Evo Explores vs Monument Valley 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Evo Explores
Manipulate surreal structures and optical illusions to solve mind-bending puzzles. Guide Evo through impossible paths by bending the laws of physics and gravity to your imagination. Unravel the history of Byte planet as you progress through unique levels.
- Manipulate surreal structures
- Construct optical illusions
- Solve mind-blowing puzzles
- Guide character to finish
- Unravel planet history
- Relaxing gameplay
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• If something looks real - it is real! If you don't see a problem - there is no problem at all. Just trust your eyes! • The regular laws of physics don't apply in Evo Explores. Even the gravity is under control of your imagination. • Manipulate surreal structures to solve mind blowing puzzles. Every level will unravel the history of Byte planet and its citizens. • Construct optical illusions to built impossible paths and guide Evo to the finish door. • Evo Explores was inspired by a gorgeous Monument Valley game. We are big fans of original game, but we love Evo Explores even more! Come share this feeling with us! Features - 45 unique mind blowing levels combined into 14 chapters - Relaxing gameplay. No need to hurry - Accessible for all ages and for any experience in games - No in-app purchases. Pay once and enjoy
Monument Valley 2
Guide a mother and child through a world of magical architecture and illusionary pathways. Solve meditative puzzles by manipulating the environment to uncover the secrets of Sacred Geometry. This standalone adventure offers a beautiful, impossible world with contemporary visuals and immersive audio.
- Guide mother and child through magical architecture
- Discover illusionary pathways and puzzles
- Learn secrets of Sacred Geometry
- Standalone new story
- Individually crafted puzzles
- Contemporary geometric visuals
- Beautiful interactive audio
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Guide a mother and her child as they embark on a journey through magical architecture, discovering illusionary pathways and delightful puzzles as you learn the secrets of the Sacred Geometry. Sequel to the Apple Game of the Year 2014, Monument Valley 2 presents a brand new adventure set in a beautiful and impossible world. Help Ro as she teaches her child about the mysteries of the valley, exploring stunning environments and manipulating architecture to guide them on their way. ===== “Subtly more sophisticated than its predecessor” - WIRED “Little vignettes of a surreal world that works its socks off to make me happy” - POLYGON “I was enraptured by everything I saw and heard” - DESTRUCTOID “One of the best gaming experiences available on any device, let alone mobile” - POCKETGAMER ===== A STANDALONE ADVENTURE A completely new story from the Monument Valley universe. You don’t need to have previously played Monument Valley to enjoy Monument Valley 2. INDIVIDUALLY CRAFTED PUZZLES Enjoy beautiful levels filled with illusory, meditative puzzles, using brand new interactions to explore the changing dynamics between characters. CONTEMPORARY VISUALS Artwork inspired by an eclectic mixture of architectural styles, artistic movements and personal influences, each translated into stunning geometric structures. BEAUTIFUL AUDIO Immerse yourself in uniquely melodic interactive soundscapes, tailored perfectly to every step of Ro and her child’s journey. ===== Monument Valley 2 is only compatible with devices running iOS 9 or later.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Monument Valley 2 at every 4 months against Evo Explores's every 14 months. Monument Valley 2 also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 1.4K) and chart position (#23 vs unranked). Evo Explores's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Evo Explores costs $2.99 and Monument Valley 2 $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Evo Explores against 4.7 for Monument Valley 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monument Valley 2 has 14K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Evo Explores's written reviews are positive against 77% of Monument Valley 2's.
Evo Explores ships an update every 14 months, Monument Valley 2 every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | Evo Explores | Monument Valley 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.4K ratings) — better | 4.7 (14K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.7% of reviews — better | 76.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | 14K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #23 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 147 MB | 325 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kyrylo Kuzyk | ustwo games |
Customer experience
Evo Explores
Monument Valley 2
User reviews
Evo Explores
From 1.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 Relaxing gameplay
- 🎶 Soothing music
- 🔍 Escher-like perspective
Room to improve
- 🕹️ Hints can be intrusive
- 🕰️ Short game length
- 🤔 Lack of originality compared to Monument Valley
Monument Valley 2
From 14K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💎 Stunning visuals and graphics
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack and sound design
- 🧩 Unique and creative puzzles
- 🧘♀️ Relaxing and therapeutic gameplay
- 👨👧 Compelling mother-daughter storyline
Room to improve
- 🕰️ Gameplay is too short and easy
- 💰 Expensive for the amount of content
- 🔁 Lacks replayability and challenge compared to the first game
- 📚 Unclear or underdeveloped storyline
Bugs and requests
Evo Explores
Reported bugs
2 issues- Glitches on certain levels
- Crashes on older devices
Requested features
3 requests- More levels and episodes
- Ability to turn off hints
- Landscape mode support
Monument Valley 2
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional crashes or performance issues
- Compatibility problems on certain devices
Requested features
4 requests- More challenging and complex puzzles
- Additional levels and content updates
- Difficulty settings or modes
- Deeper exploration of the Monument Valley lore and characters
In-app purchases
Evo Explores
No in-app purchases
Monument Valley 2
No in-app purchases
Questions
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