# Oceanhorn 2 vs Return to Monkey Island+

The clearest difference is rating: Return to Monkey Island+ at 4.5 against Oceanhorn 2's 4.2. Return to Monkey Island+ also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). Oceanhorn 2's advantage is ratings volume (3.7K vs 239). On price, review sentiment, ads 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.

Return to Monkey Island+ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Oceanhorn 2 has 3.7K ratings behind it against 239, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Oceanhorn 2's written reviews are positive against 76% of Return to Monkey Island+'s.

Oceanhorn 2 ships an update every 3 months, Return to Monkey Island+ every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Oceanhorn 2 | Return to Monkey Island+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oceanhorn-2/id1141837408/reviews) | **[4.5 (239 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/return-to-monkey-island-plus/id6476317779/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 239 |
| Positive reviews | 69.7% of reviews | **76.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 2.6 GB | 3.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cornfox & Brothers Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/478847263) | [Devolver Digital, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457410262) |

## What reviewers say

### Oceanhorn 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oceanhorn-2/id1141837408)

Embark on an epic RPG adventure across a vast fantasy world. Unite different races against a formidable dark army, solve ancient puzzles, and explore mysterious lands. This enhanced edition offers new content and gameplay.

**Highlights:** Epic RPG main quest, Massive boss fights, Dozens of side quests, Clever puzzles, Mysterious dungeons, Handcrafted graphics

**Features:** With Apple Arcade, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Stunning graphics
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack
- 👍 Engaging story
- 🕹️ Intuitive controls with controller support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🤔 Unclear progression and objectives at times
- 🕹️ Frustrating controls without a controller
- 🔚 Abrupt and unsatisfying ending
- 🗺️ Lack of ability to freely explore after completing main story

**Reported bugs**

- Boulders disappearing in certain areas, blocking progression
- Saved progress being reset unexpectedly
- Compatibility issues on newer devices
- Laggy performance on some hardware

**Requested features**

- Ability to invert camera controls
- More detailed map with markers and fast travel
- Option to save progress anywhere, not just at checkpoints
- Post-game content and free-roam mode after completing story
- Improved tutorial and guidance for new players


### Return to Monkey Island+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/return-to-monkey-island-plus/id6476317779)

Embark on a thrilling point-and-click adventure as Guybrush Threepwood, continuing his legendary quest for the Secret of Monkey Island. Explore familiar and new islands, solve clever puzzles, and engage in witty dialogue with old friends and new adversaries.

**Highlights:** Point-and-click gameplay, Adventure game puzzles, Explore islands, Reactive dialogue trees, Context-sensitive interactions, Inventory system

**Features:** With Apple Arcade, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Charming and nostalgic
- 🤩 Impressive graphics and art style
- 💯 Faithful to the original Monkey Island series
- 🤣 Hilarious and witty dialogue
- 🕹️ Engaging point-and-click puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🤔 Ending leaves some users unsatisfied
- 🤖 Lack of accessibility options (e.g., skipping cutscenes)
- 🕹️ Controls can be challenging on mobile devices
- 🤯 Difficulty level may be too easy for some players

**Reported bugs**

- Saved progress not syncing between devices
- Inability to progress past the first level
- Popping sound issues on certain hardware
- Game getting stuck or freezing during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Apple TV support
- More difficulty settings
- Ability to skip cutscenes
- Improved accessibility options
- Sync saved games across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Oceanhorn 2 free?

Oceanhorn 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Return to Monkey Island+ free?

Return to Monkey Island+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Oceanhorn 2 or Return to Monkey Island+?

Return to Monkey Island+ is rated higher. Oceanhorn 2 averages 4.2 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Return to Monkey Island+ averages 4.5 from 239 ratings.

### Do Oceanhorn 2 or Return to Monkey Island+ have ads?

Neither Oceanhorn 2 nor Return to Monkey Island+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Oceanhorn 2 or Return to Monkey Island+?

Oceanhorn 2 ships an update every 3 months, and Return to Monkey Island+ every 5 weeks. Most recently, Oceanhorn 2 was updated on November 8, 2026 and Return to Monkey Island+ on November 4, 2026.

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