MacGameStore vs Scarlet's Haunted Hotel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MacGameStore
Discover and purchase thousands of Mac games from various developers. Stay updated on new releases and sales, manage your wishlist, and check system requirements on the go. A MacGameStore account is needed for full functionality.
- Browse thousands of Mac games
- Discover new releases and sales
- Check system requirements
- Manage your wishlist
- Purchase games on the go
- Guest browsing available
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The MacGameStore mobile app! Browse through 1000's of Mac games from hundreds of developers from around the world! It features everything from popular casual games all the way up to the hottest AAA titles. The MacGameStore mobile app lets you stay on top of new releases and hot sales while away from your computer. It utilizes some of the same features you know and seamlessly ties in with the Mac OS X app. Features include: • Sleek yet super-easy to use interface • See what’s new and popular • Quickly list all current deals • Intuitive system requirements checker • Manage your Wishlist for notifications • Buy Mac games while on the go Note: Guest browsing is now available, but a valid MacGameStore account is required to use all features of this app.
Scarlet's Haunted Hotel
Manage a seaside hotel in a mysterious 19th-century saga. Uncover secrets, assist guests, and race against time to keep operations smooth while solving a haunting crime.
- Engaging storyline with 60 levels
- Time management gameplay
- Mysterious crime narrative
- Unique 19th-century locations
- Variety of mini-games
- Adjustable difficulty levels
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Enjoy this game for FREE – or unlock ALL GameHouse games with unlimited play by signing up for a GameHouse Subscription! Dive into this year’s darkest Time Management adventure as Scarlet, a young mother, arrives at a charming seaside hotel run by a distant relative, only to find herself at the center of a dark and mysterious saga. As she navigates the potential inheritance of the hotel, unsettling visions and a suspicious death cast a shadow over her stay. Help Scarlet manage the hotel's operations, assist guests, and uncover clues while racing against the clock. Can you keep the hotel running smoothly while uncovering the truth behind the eerie happenings? Set in late 19th-century America, this game blends an engaging storyline with fast-paced gameplay. Balance your time between haunting events and ensuring the hotel's success. Will you help Scarlet maintain her composure and reveal the truth? The clock is ticking! FEATURES: - Engaging Storyline: Immerse yourself in 60 story-driven levels filled with twists and turns. - Time Management Gameplay: Manage hotel operations and assist guests. - Mysterious Crime: Experience a haunting crime story set in 19th-century America. - Unique Locations: Navigate 5 eerie, unique locations, each with its own set of challenges. - Mini-Games Galore: Test your skills with various mini-games designed to keep you on your toes. - Adjust Difficulty: Choose from one of the three available difficulty levels. - Dark Romance: Experience a captivating love story intertwined with suspense. *NEW!* Enjoy all GameHouse Original Stories with a subscription! As long as you’re a member, you can play all of your favorite story games. Relive past stories and fall in love with new ones. It’s all possible with a GameHouse Original Stories subscription. Subscribe today! More about GameHouse Original Stories subscriptions: - You can subscribe to unlock and remove advertisements from this game and all other GameHouse Original Stories games - GameHouse Original Stories offers a choice of two subscriptions: monthly and yearly - Monthly subscriptions will be charged at $9.99/month* - Yearly subscriptions will be charged at $89.99/year* - You will be able to access all GameHouse games for the duration of your subscription - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal up to 24-hours prior to the end of the current period - Subscriptions may be managed by the user, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable * Prices are equal to the value that 'Apple's App Store Matrix' determines is the equivalent subscription price in $USD By using GameHouse Original Stories, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Terms of Service: https://www.gamehouseoriginalstories.com/static/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://www.gamehouseoriginalstories.com/static/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Scarlet's Haunted Hotel at 4.8 against MacGameStore's 2.9. Scarlet's Haunted Hotel also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 40%) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 17). MacGameStore's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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
Both are free to download. Scarlet's Haunted Hotel sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. MacGameStore asks for nothing beyond the download.
Scarlet's Haunted Hotel holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scarlet's Haunted Hotel has 1.7K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of MacGameStore's written reviews are positive against 75% of Scarlet's Haunted Hotel's.
MacGameStore ships an update monthly, Scarlet's Haunted Hotel weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MacGameStore | Scarlet's Haunted Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (17 ratings) | 4.8 (1.7K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | 74.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 17 | 1.7K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 243 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Tuncer Deniz | Gamehouse LLC |
Customer experience
MacGameStore
Scarlet's Haunted Hotel
Bugs and requests
MacGameStore
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Scarlet's Haunted Hotel
Reported bugs
2 issues- Game crashes on some devices
- Subscription issues with double charging
Requested features
2 requests- Sequel or additional games in the series
- More difficulty options or customization
In-app purchases
MacGameStore
No in-app purchases
Scarlet's Haunted Hotel
- GameHouse Subscription Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- GameHouse Subscription Monthly$9.991 Month
- GameHouse Subscription Yearly7 Days trial$89.991 Year
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- GameHouse Subscription Yearly$89.991 Year
- Full Game$14.99
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