Comparison

Widower's Sky vs MO

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

Head to head
About

Widower's Sky

Embark on an emotional journey as a father and son seeking a new home after a profound loss. Explore breathtaking landscapes, battle wildlife and machines, and manage resources to survive. This adventure blends puzzle, platforming, and survival elements with a compelling narrative.

Highlights
  • Explore gorgeous landscapes
  • Engaging soundtrack
  • Living environments
  • Engaging story told through narration
  • Mix of puzzle, platforming, and survival
  • Battle wildlife and machines
  • Helpful dog companion
Features
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***Note this game is recommended for iPhone 6/iPad Air 2 and higher Experience the mobile exclusive only on iOS: Alone in a mysterious land, follow a father and son on a voyage to find home after the loss of their beloved wife and mother. They will endure a daunting journey of towering buildings and beautiful vistas using the ancient portals they happened upon. Equipped with only his bow and devastating dash attack, the father must fight against the wildlife and the machines while keeping the son fed and rested. Widower's Sky is a game about adventure, survival and family. Like chapters in a novel, you play through the future while listening to the past until the two timelines converge and the story reaches it's climax. Features • Gorgeous landscapes: Beautiful and varied worlds to explore. Stick to the path set before you or take your time wandering, it's up to you. • Engaging soundtrack: A hauntingly moving score that reacts to your progression. • The world: Living environments, including docile and vicious wildlife, set the stage for an ancient history that was ahead of it's time. The Rest • Engaging story told through narration that reveals itself through the chapters of the game. • Just the right amount of everything. A mix of puzzle, platforming and survival • A mix of enemies ranging from machines to wildlife • Compatible with MFi controllers • Make use of your hardware with stunning graphics • A helpful dog! A game by Michael Warren

About

MO

Embark on a side-scrolling adventure in a dark, abandoned laboratory. Solve intricate puzzles and engage in strategic combat using unique abilities to uncover the truth behind a sinister environmental disaster. Experience a visually stunning pixel art world with an emotionally resonant soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Side-scrolling action-puzzler
  • 360-degree gameplay
  • Surface-sticking abilities
  • Mind-reading and monster control
  • Exquisite pixel art
  • Emotionally moving soundtrack
Features
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A side-scrolling, action-puzzler with "Very Positive" reviews on Steam. Come adventure and explore on the soon to be released mobile version. ▶Uncover the truth hidden in the sinister shadows of this ghastly environment Awakening inside a dark, humid, and abandoned laboratory, MO discovers that it not only has to face an extremely hostile and sinister environment, but also humans who, having been taken over by alien parasitic plants, are now stuck in an endless limbo between death and rebirth. Who caused this disaster? And on this path to solve the riddle of MO's existence, what sorts of trials and tribulations lie ahead? ▶Clear quests with intertwining puzzles using strategic battle skills 360 degree gameplay that combines action and puzzle-solving. Use MO's ability to stick on surfaces to get past tricky traps, read the minds of monsters, control them like a parasite, and dash past danger as you fly through the air. ▶Exceptionally unique environmental design MO has an exquisite pixel art that is both adorable yet dark, giving the game a full-bodied sci-fi atmosphere. Besides fitting the storyline perfectly, the amazing aesthetic effects are a constant visual feast for players as they adventure onward. ▶A soundtrack that is elegant and emotionally moving The game's theme song has been carefully crafted to express the story of MO's adventure, while the background music and sound effects for each quest fit perfectly with each environment. ▶Collaborating to create a moving masterpiece An exceptional masterpiece, developed by Archpray Inc. and produced by Rayark Inc.

Screenshots

Widower's Sky4 screens
MO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MO at 80% against Widower's Sky's 30%. MO also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Widower's Sky's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On ratings volume, 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

Widower's Sky costs $0.99 and MO $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MO holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 47 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Widower's Sky's written reviews are positive against 80% of MO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Widower's Sky ships an update every 2 months, MO every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Widower's Sky versus MO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWidower's SkyMO
Price$0.99 — better$4.99
Rating2.4 (35 ratings)4.6 (47 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews79.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3547 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.2 GB2.5 GB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperMichael WarrenRayark International Limited

Customer experience

Widower's Sky

All ratings35 ratings
Positive25.7%
Neutral11.4%
Negative62.9%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral14.0%
Negative56.0%

MO

All ratings47 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive79.5%
Neutral6.0%
Negative14.5%

In-app purchases

None

Widower's Sky

No in-app purchases

None

MO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Widower's Sky free?
Widower's Sky costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MO free?
MO costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Widower's Sky or MO?
MO is rated higher. Widower's Sky averages 2.4 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while MO averages 4.6 from 47 ratings.
Do Widower's Sky or MO have ads?
Neither Widower's Sky nor MO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Widower's Sky or MO?
Widower's Sky ships an update every 2 months, and MO every 3 weeks. Most recently, Widower's Sky was updated on November 2, 2026 and MO on November 7, 2026.

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