Comparison

Lifeline vs Air Ghost

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

Air Ghost

Features
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Air Ghost – The Ultimate UFO Arcade Experience! Prepare for an unparalleled UFO flight experience with Air Ghost, where movement is instant, precise, and unpredictable—just like a real UFO! Forget sluggish controls—teleport across the screen in a flash and master the skies. Features that set Air Ghost apart: Instant UFO movement – No delays, no inertia—just pure arcade action! Dynamic difficulty feedback – Your score color changes based on the selected difficulty level. Smart player guidance – Subtle hints help you navigate challenges and adapt to gameplay. Digital Crown support on Apple Watch – Intuitive and fluid controls for quick reactions. Customizable audio settings – Adjust music and sound effect volume for a tailored experience. Two unique games for Apple Watch – Fly a UFO or pilot a fighter plane, each with distinct movement mechanics. No internet required – Play anytime, anywhere! All progress is saved locally on your device. Whether you prefer fast-paced reflex action or a strategic approach, Air Ghost delivers a unique arcade experience. Compete, improve, and discover the true speed of a UFO! Download now and take flight!

Screenshots

Lifeline4 screens
Air Ghost4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Air Ghost at $1.99 against Lifeline's $2.99. Lifeline's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Air Ghost $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lifeline versus Air Ghost: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLifelineAir Ghost
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.4 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB124 MB
Age rating9+9+
Developer3 Minute Games, Inc.Maksym Volobuiev

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

Air Ghost

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Lifeline

No in-app purchases

None

Air Ghost

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lifeline free?
Lifeline costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Air Ghost free?
Air Ghost costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lifeline or Air Ghost have ads?
Neither Lifeline nor Air Ghost shows ads.

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