Comparison

Lifeline vs Urban Exploring Simulator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lifeline

Experience a gripping, real-time narrative adventure where your choices directly impact a young woman's quest for vengeance and survival. Receive notifications throughout your day and respond directly from your lock screen or smartwatch to guide her through mortal danger and a final showdown.

Highlights
  • Real-time storytelling
  • Branching narrative choices
  • Notifications throughout the day
  • Lock screen and Apple Watch interaction
  • Rewind and speed through story
  • No in-app purchases or ads
Features
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The original Lifeline took the App Store by storm, reaching #1 Top Paid Game on iPhone and Apple Watch in 55 countries. Its compelling mix of real-time storytelling and Dave Justus’s suspenseful writing continues to capture the imaginations of countless players worldwide. Lifeline: Bloodline raises the bar with a new story almost twice as long as the original, with many more choices and paths to explore. The second story in the Lifeline series connects you with Arika, a young woman on a deadly quest to avenge her parents and rescue her long-lost brother. Your choices will keep her alive and help her succeed as she faces mortal danger on her way to a final, fateful showdown against the forces that threaten all of humanity. Lifeline stories play out in real time. As Arika travels to complete her quest, notifications deliver new messages throughout your day. Keep up as they come in, or catch up later when you’re free. You can even respond to Arika directly from your Apple Watch or your iPhone lock screen, without launching into the app on your phone. After completing any story branch, you can rewind to earlier parts of the story, or speed through parts you’ve already read. See what happens when you make a different choice: will you guide Arika virtuously, or cut corners to gain an edge? Seemingly simple actions can deeply affect the outcome. Arika’s story, and the fate of the world, depend on your judgment. You will face the consequences together, because Arika is relying on YOU. Lifeline: Bloodline features no in-app purchases and no ads. An Internet connection is not required. Praise for the original Lifeline: “[A] surprising iPhone and Apple Watch bestseller is pushing the boundaries of fiction” - boingboing.net “This is the best game on the Apple Watch” - Time.com “I’ve played many games that I find engrossing, but Lifeline may be one of the first that changed the way I thought about my daily routine, which leapt off the screen and became a part of my lived experience.” - Eli Cymet, Gamezebo “For a few brief hours I cared – really cared – about the fate of a completely fictional character. I don’t think any other game I’ve played has made me feel that way before.” - Matt Thrower, PocketGamer Lifeline: Bloodline was created by: Dave Justus Matthew Sturges Colin Liotta Dan Selleck Mars Jokela Benjamin Ellebracht Original music composed by Norman Fairbanks.

About

Urban Exploring Simulator

Explore a creepy, abandoned mansion in this first-person thriller adventure. Uncover the dark secrets of a forgotten family by searching for clues and piecing together their tragic story. Immerse yourself in a suspenseful atmosphere with stunning graphics and captivating gameplay.

Highlights
  • First-person 3D exploration
  • Creepy abandoned mansion setting
  • Uncover dark secrets and mysteries
  • Piece together a tragic family story
  • Search for clues and take notes
  • Suspenseful atmosphere and graphics
Features
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Urban Exploring Simulator: Uncover the Dark Secrets of a Abandoned Forgotten Mansion Dive into the hauntingly beautiful open world of "Urban Exploring Simulator," a first-person 3D thriller adventure game. Embark on a gripping journey through an abandoned, creepy mansion, piecing together the enigmatic story of the family who once called it home. Immerse yourself in the mansion's spooky atmosphere as you navigate its intricately detailed interiors and hauntingly desolate exteriors. Each room holds fragments of the past, waiting for you to uncover. Your mission: to unravel the mystery surrounding the tragic fate of the mansion's inhabitants by meticulously searching for clues and making notes in your trusty notepad. The mansion, now a silent witness to sorrow, holds the key to understanding their final moments. Uncover hidden secrets and piece together a chilling story filled with suspense and dread. With stunning graphics, a captivating storyline, and immersive gameplay, "Urban Exploring Simulator" promises an unforgettable experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Discover hidden secrets, piece together the past, and find closure for the lost souls trapped within the mansion's spooky walls. Your choices matters, so look carefully for clues. Are you ready to uncover the truth? Download "Urban Exploring Simulator" today and begin your creepy journey into the unknown. - Privacy Policy: https://privacypolicyfilipalexandrow.crd.co/ - Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Lifeline4 screens
Urban Exploring Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lifeline at 75% against Urban Exploring Simulator's 0%. Lifeline also leads on price ($2.99 vs $3.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Lifeline costs $2.99 and Urban Exploring Simulator $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lifeline ships an update every 3 days, Urban Exploring Simulator every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lifeline versus Urban Exploring Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLifelineUrban Exploring Simulator
Price$2.99 — better$3.99
Rating4.4 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB309 MB
Age rating9+12+
Developer3 Minute Games, Inc.Filip Alexandrow

Customer experience

Lifeline

All ratings1,135 ratings
Positive84.1%
Neutral6.1%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews613 reviews
Positive75.2%
Neutral8.8%
Negative16.0%

Urban Exploring Simulator

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Lifeline

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashing when trying to enter name
  • Getting stuck in infinite loops at certain points
  • Progress not syncing properly across devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More branching storylines and meaningful choices
  • Ability to rewind or undo choices
  • Continuation of Arika's story in a sequel
  • Integration of audio/visuals beyond just text

Urban Exploring Simulator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Lifeline

No in-app purchases

None

Urban Exploring Simulator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lifeline free?
Lifeline costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Urban Exploring Simulator free?
Urban Exploring Simulator costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lifeline or Urban Exploring Simulator have ads?
Neither Lifeline nor Urban Exploring Simulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lifeline or Urban Exploring Simulator?
Lifeline ships an update every 3 days, and Urban Exploring Simulator every 5 days. Most recently, Lifeline was updated on October 20, 2026 and Urban Exploring Simulator on October 2, 2026.

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