Comparison

Spotter. vs The Longing Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Spotter.

Embark on a thrilling hidden object adventure in a mysterious room. Uncover hidden items within a time limit, using tools like a flare gun to illuminate your surroundings. Compete for a top spot on global leaderboards in this suspenseful treasure hunt.

Highlights
  • Observation skill test
  • Hidden object discovery
  • Time-limited challenges
  • Mysterious room exploration
  • Flare gun tool
  • Global leaderboards
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Embark on an exhilarating adventure with Spotter, a thrilling game that will test your observation skills in a mysterious room. As you explore the surroundings, your task is to uncover a series of hidden objects within a limited time frame. Brace yourself for an immersive experience filled with excitement and suspense as you navigate through the room, careful to avoid any eerie encounters that may send shivers down your spine. In this captivating treasure hunt-themed game, unravel the secrets of the room by finding ways to illuminate your surroundings. Utilize the flare gun strategically to aid you in locating the most challenging objects. Time is of the essence, so plan your moves wisely to complete the adventure before the clock runs out. Compare your score with players from around the world on baKno's Top Players list and prove your prowess as a skilled Spotter. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with hidden surprises and a race against time.

About

The Longing Mobile

Embark on a unique adventure as a lonely servant waiting for your king's 400-day slumber to end. Explore vast caves, collect items, read classic literature, or brave dangerous outer regions. The choice is yours in this atmospheric idle game.

Highlights
  • Slow exploration of hand-drawn caves
  • Atmospheric Dungeon Synth soundtrack
  • Multiple endings
  • Hidden secrets
  • Time-based puzzles
  • Lonely protagonist
Features
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An unusual mix of adventure and idle game. In utter loneliness deep below the surface, it's your task to wait for the awakening of your king... for 400 days. Play as a lonely Shade, the last servant of a king who once ruled an underground kingdom. The king's powers have faded and he falls asleep for 400 days to regain his might. It is your duty to stay in the earthen palace until he awakens. As soon as you start, the game inevitably counts down the 400 days - even when you stop playing and exit the game. It is now up to you to decide what to do with your solitary existence beneath the soil. Don't stress yourself, you have plenty of time. Choose your playing style Start the game and simply come back after 400 days to see how it ends. You actually don't have to play the game at all. But the Shade will be even more lonely without you. Or explore the caves and collect items for your comfortable underground living room. Just send the Shade to take a stroll - the walking speed is slow, but luckily there is no need to hurry. Read tons of classic literature from Nietzsche to Moby Dick right in the game - or at least have the shade read them. After all, time goes by faster if you learn to keep your mind occupied. Ignore the king's commands and advance to the outer regions the cave. It will be a long and dangerous journey into darkness... Features • Slow exploration of a vast, hand-drawn cave. • Atmospheric Dungeon Synth soundtrack. • Various endings. • Lots of well hidden secrets. • Time-based puzzles. • A lonely but cute protagonist.

Screenshots

Spotter.4 screens
The Longing Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Longing Mobile at 80% against Spotter.'s 0%. The Longing Mobile also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Spotter.'s advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On ads and iOS requirement 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

Spotter. is free to download; The Longing Mobile costs $4.99 up front. Spotter. sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. The Longing Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spotter. ships an update every 3 weeks, The Longing Mobile every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Spotter. versus The Longing Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpotter.The Longing Mobile
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating—4.6 (102 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews79.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—102 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size589 MB528 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperbaKno GamesApplication Systems Heidelberg Software GmbH

Customer experience

Spotter.

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

The Longing Mobile

All ratings99 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive79.6%
Neutral8.2%
Negative12.2%

Bugs and requests

Spotter.

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

The Longing Mobile

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Opening sequence resets when changing screen brightness
  • Sound/audio not working (permanent mute)
  • Character gets stuck or walks in air
  • Screen freezes/hangs
  • Cannot descend to lower room levels
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  • Drawing function disabled with error symbol
  • Room decoration selection selects wrong items
  • Game Center notifications interrupt gameplay with WAIT screen
  • Save files don't synchronize between devices
  • Game reload takes several seconds on startup

Requested features

10 requests
  • Cloud save synchronization across devices (iPhone/iPad)
  • Widget to check game progress without opening app
  • Ability to restart game for new playthroughs
  • Text size adjustment option
  • Additional living room or room expansion
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  • Localization of books to other languages (French, Portuguese, Spanish, German)
  • Game Center save synchronization
  • Sound/mute toggle functionality improvements
  • More actions and surprises throughout gameplay
  • Additional locations to discover

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Spotter.

One-time3
  • Spotter 10 Game Sessions$0.99
  • Spotter Unlimited One Month$2.99
  • Spotter Full Game Unlimited$24.99
None

The Longing Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spotter. free?
Spotter. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Longing Mobile free?
The Longing Mobile costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spotter. or The Longing Mobile have ads?
Neither Spotter. nor The Longing Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spotter. or The Longing Mobile?
Spotter. ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Longing Mobile every 4 months. Most recently, Spotter. was updated on November 2, 2026 and The Longing Mobile on November 3, 2026.

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