# Lifeline... vs Afterplace

The clearest difference is price: Lifeline... at $2.99 against Afterplace's $6.99. Lifeline... also leads on ratings volume (4.5K vs 630). Afterplace's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (94% vs 78%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Lifeline... costs $2.99 and Afterplace $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Afterplace holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lifeline... has 4.5K ratings behind it against 630, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Lifeline...'s written reviews are positive against 94% of Afterplace's.

Lifeline... ships an update every 6 weeks, Afterplace monthly. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lifeline... | Afterplace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeline/id982354972/reviews) | **[4.9 (630 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afterplace/id1539778232/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 630 |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews | **94.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#52** | #56 |
| Size | 76 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [3 Minute Games, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549997175) | [Evan Kice](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539778234) |

## What reviewers say

### Lifeline...

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeline/id982354972)

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Paid · Role Playing, #99 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Experience a gripping, real-time survival story where your choices shape the fate of a stranded astronaut. Receive notifications throughout your day and make life-or-death decisions directly from your phone or smartwatch. Multiple endings and a bonus epilogue await.

**Highlights:** Playable branching story, Real-time notifications, Apple Watch integration, Multiple endings, Bonus story epilogue, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Unique and immersive gameplay
- 👍 Engaging story and characters
- ⏱️ Real-time gameplay adds to the experience
- 🎨 Atmospheric music and sound design

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Slow pacing and long wait times between responses
- 🤔 Limited choices and lack of meaningful impact on the story
- 🙄 Protagonist can be annoying or unrealistic at times
- 🔍 Lack of visual elements or graphics

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions or devices
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to skip or speed up wait times
- More branching storylines and meaningful choices
- Option to change the protagonist's personality or background
- Integration with Apple Watch or other wearable devices


### Afterplace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afterplace/id1539778232)

**Currently charting:** #56 Top Paid · Role Playing, #102 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on an open-world adventure on your mobile device, exploring a vast landscape filled with hidden secrets, treasures, and quirky characters. Engage in combat, uncover mysteries, and forge your own path through a world without waypoints.

**Highlights:** Open world exploration, Hidden secrets and treasures, Combat with monsters, Interactive characters, No virtual buttons, Dynamic control adaptation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Charming characters and dialogue
- 🎨 Beautiful pixel art and visuals
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack
- 💡 Unique story and world-building

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or performance issues
- 🔍 Lack of a map or quest log can lead to getting lost
- 🔍 Some plot points not fully explained
- 🔍 Limited weapon/item variety

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices
- Saves not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- Ability to restart or replay the game
- More in-depth combat and progression systems


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lifeline... free?

Lifeline... costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Afterplace free?

Afterplace costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lifeline... or Afterplace?

Afterplace is rated higher. Lifeline... averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while Afterplace averages 4.9 from 630 ratings.

### Do Lifeline... or Afterplace have ads?

Neither Lifeline... nor Afterplace shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lifeline... or Afterplace?

Lifeline... ships an update every 6 weeks, and Afterplace monthly. Most recently, Lifeline... was updated on October 21, 2026 and Afterplace on October 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Lifeline... or Afterplace?

Lifeline... currently peaks at #52 in the App Store charts, and Afterplace at #56. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*