# Lava Llama vs Granny

The clearest difference is ads: Lava Llama at none against Granny's shown. Lava Llama also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (9.0.0 vs 13.0). Granny's advantage is ratings volume (102K vs 20) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Lava Llama holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Granny has 102K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Lava Llama's written reviews are positive against 82% of Granny's.

Lava Llama ships an update every 3 months, Granny monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lava Llama | Granny |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lava-llama/id1131968402/reviews)** | [4.4 (102K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/granny/id1323957120/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **102K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 81.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | — | **#200** |
| Size | 74 MB | 705 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Great Intrigue LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1131968401) | [Dennis Vukanovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/954916186) |

## What reviewers say

### Lava Llama

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lava-llama/id1131968402)

Guide a llama through an 8-bit world, escaping rising lava and avoiding obstacles. Explore new levels with retro graphics and immersive music. Stay alive as long as possible in this fast-paced arcade runner.

**Highlights:** 8-bit graphics and music, Procedurally generated levels, Obstacle avoidance, Multiple llama characters, Increasing difficulty

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Granny

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/granny/id1323957120)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

Escape a terrifying house by staying quiet and hidden from a hearing-impaired antagonist. You have five days to find your way out before time runs out. Be cautious, as any noise will alert her.

**Highlights:** Stealth-based gameplay, Escape a house, Avoid antagonist, Hide in objects, Time limit, Advertisement supported

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best horror game
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 Scary atmosphere
- 👍 Frequent updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Granny hitting through walls
- 🐛 Items disappearing or launching across the map
- 🐛 Difficulty spikes in later levels
- 🐛 Lack of save feature

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after new update
- Granny getting stuck in certain positions
- Player getting stuck in crawl spaces
- Crossbow not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Ability to play as Granny
- More maps/houses to escape
- Backyard/outdoor exploration
- Save game progress


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lava Llama free?

Lava Llama is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Granny free?

Granny is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lava Llama or Granny?

Lava Llama is rated higher. Lava Llama averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Granny averages 4.4 from 102K ratings.

### Do Lava Llama or Granny have ads?

Granny shows ads; Lava Llama does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lava Llama or Granny?

Lava Llama ships an update every 3 months, and Granny monthly. Most recently, Lava Llama was updated on October 21, 2026 and Granny on October 29, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*