PC version same or different from ipad/iOS version?

[Terminus]

I already have the PC version of ST:F but just wondering what the differences are if any between that and the ipad/iOS version of the game? The prices are different: $7 in Apple Appstore for iOS version and $15/$10 on sale for the PC version.

It'd be cool if I could take the game with me on my ipad but I would like to know if I am getting the same experience or something less than on PC. Thanks!

[Trese Brothers]

A few points --
1) the game, features, content are all the same.
2) The UI is obviously different, more compacted and often relying a bit more on scrolling to get everything possible on screen. Also, touch input.
3) There is no cloud save between the two, but you can copy the games manually with iTunes.

[Terminus]

Thanks! I think the ipad version will suit me better. It is often easier to work in 15 minutes of game time inbetween chores around the house than to have a sit down session at my PC for multiple hours. The game seems to be well suited to playing in sessions, building up to a larger experience over time.

[Trese Brothers]

Thanks for the support! hope you'll leave a review on both platforms.

As a turn based game that auto saves constantly, it is a great pick up and play game. I've always found I can just "drop" it whenever something interrupts, and the frontier is always waiting right where you left off when you come back :D

[Rogue77]

I purchased the iOS app version due to this comment thread. I too already own and enjoy the PC version but wanted a mobile option. I wasn’t sure what features would be excluded, if any and if the saves were cross compatible. Thanks to this question and developer answers it has convinced me to also buy the iOS version. Ty much for such a wonderful game!

[Trese Brothers]

If you use iTunes, the saved games can be copied back and forth, they are compatible. No cross-platform cloud save however, has to be done manually via iTunes and you would need to copy the entire folder.

[Terminus]

Since this thread got necro'ed, I thought I would update with my experience...I have had the iOS app for two years now, and to my surprise it is updated regularly. I take it with me on long trips and it helps pass the time. Thanks to the devs for making this version available to the community.

[Trese Brothers]

You're welcome! We hope you'll consider leaving a review on all the platforms where you play

And yes, we keep the mobile versions as up to date as possible, usually at the worst they run a few days behind Steam

[Rogue77]

Ty! I can also confirm the updates for iOS version. The devs are very involved and the game runs excellently! Such an awesome game!

[Trese Brothers]

Thank you! Hope you'll share a review!

[Polohaha]

Buying the mobile version. Keep up the good work @Trese Brother

[Polohaha]

Originally posted by Trese Brothers:

Thank you! Hope you'll share a review!

Thank you