Comparison

Monsters vs Dark City

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

Head to head
About

Monsters

Embark on a thrilling hunt for mythical creatures across enchanted realms. Solve puzzles and uncover clues in mysterious locations to capture werewolves, ghosts, and more. Enjoy vibrant 3D visuals and replayable quests for endless fun.

Highlights
  • Search items in 360-degree panoramic scenes
  • Look behind objects for clues
  • Build your monster collection
  • Replay quests for new rewards
  • Fascinating monster-themed settings
  • 3D visual effects and animation
Features
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...For centuries, our secret order has been guarding the frontier between the realms of good and evil. Follower! The hunt for monsters has begun. Find and capture each of them! The werewolf and the ghost, the mummy and the forest spirit are just the first in the line of targets. Figuring out the clues in a mysterious castle, an enchanted forest or a witch's lair will be a great challenge! Colorful 360 degree scenery, animation, and 3D visual effects will make your adventure vivid and fun. Those with a competitive streak can collect bonuses for speed and repeat the quest with new puzzles. Game features: - Look for items in 360-degree panoramic scenes - Look behind objects! Your clues may be hidden there. - Build your collection. Go through scenes again to try new quests and get new rewards! - Fascinating settings reflecting the nature and habits of monsters, unexpected discoveries and hidden clues are awaiting you! The game is TRULY FREE, the whole adventure is open to you without any additional purchases - it's entirely up to you to buy optional tools. To capture the monster you need a gold chain. This time the monsters will not escape from you! We'll be happy to stay in touch with you at www.facebook.com/CrispApp - make comments, ask questions, get news about coming games!

About

Dark City

Step into the shoes of a detective in Kyiv to uncover a dark mystery involving supernatural beings and a city on the brink. Solve puzzles, find hidden objects, and decide who to trust in this paranormal adventure.

Highlights
  • Uncover mystery of disappearing magical creatures
  • Strategy guide for navigation
  • Replay favorite HOPs and mini-games
  • Collect special characters and morphing objects
  • Enjoy concept art, screensavers, and music
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When an investigation of a suspected spiritualist fraud comes up empty, events unfold to reveal a much darker and more complex underbelly of the magic city of Kyiv. You'll play as a renowned detective in a city of secrets, paranormal circumstances, and mistrust as you struggle to learn who to trust among your friends and locals. TRY THE FREE TRIAL VERSION, AND THEN UNLOCK THE COMPLETE ADVENTURE IN THE GAME! Things take an unexpected turn when your investigation points to the existence of supernatural inhabitants of Kyiv and someone or something that wants them out of the way. With more questions than answers, it's up to you to untangle this dark mystery and save a city on the brink in this mind-bending hidden-object experience! Dark City: Kyiv includes: • Uncover the mystery of the disappearing magical creatures in the bonus game! • Never get lost with the strategy guide! • Replay your favorite HOPs and mini-games. • Collect special characters and morphing objects throughout the game! • Enjoy concept art, screensavers, and music from the game! Discover more from Friendly Fox Studio: Terms of Use: https://friendlyfox.studio/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://friendlyfox.studio/privacy-policy/ Official website: https://friendlyfox.studio/hubs/hub-ios/ Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/FriendlyFoxStudio/

Screenshots

Monsters4 screens
Dark City4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Dark City at none against Monsters's shown. Dark City also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 14 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Monsters's advantage is ratings volume (3.9K vs 935). On price, review sentiment, 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

Both are free to download. Monsters sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Dark City sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dark City holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.9K and 935 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Monsters's written reviews are positive against 79% of Dark City's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monsters ships an update every 14 months, Dark City every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Monsters versus Dark City: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonstersDark City
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3.9K ratings)4.7 (935 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.3% of reviews — better78.8% of reviews
Number of ratings3.9K — better935
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.411.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB1.2 GB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperCrisp App StudioFriendly Fox Games Limited

Customer experience

Monsters

All ratings3,908 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral8.6%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive82.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative12.9%

Dark City

All ratings920 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral5.4%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral12.1%
Negative9.1%

User reviews

Monsters

From 3.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Great game
  • 👍 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎨 Awesome graphics
  • 🎵 Cool soundtrack
  • 🤩 Engaging story and concept

Room to improve

  • 🌙 Some areas too dark
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay

Dark City

From 935 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Excellent graphics and design
  • 🎨 Beautiful Ukrainian folklore themes
  • 🤩 Engaging and immersive storylines
  • 👍 Variety of challenging puzzles
  • 💎 High-quality original games

Room to improve

  • 🤔 Some mini-games can be too difficult
  • ⌚ Desire for longer gameplay experiences
  • 💰 Concerns about in-app purchases

Bugs and requests

Monsters

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inability to click on hints
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Ability to contact support
  • Pause button
  • Tutorial for new players

Dark City

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Issues with puzzle controls and responsiveness
  • Occasional crashes or glitches

Requested features

2 requests
  • More frequent game releases
  • Ability to skip or adjust difficulty of mini-games

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Monsters

One-time5
  • Ads Free$0.99
  • Instant Hint$0.99
  • Time Machine$0.99
Show 2 more
  • Preview Hints Pack$0.99
  • Master Pack: All-included$2.99
1 purchases

Dark City

One-time1
  • Full Game & Bonus Unlock$6.99

Questions

Is Monsters free?
Monsters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dark City free?
Dark City is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Monsters or Dark City?
Dark City is rated higher. Monsters averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Dark City averages 4.7 from 935 ratings.
Do Monsters or Dark City have ads?
Monsters shows ads; Dark City does not.
Which is updated more often, Monsters or Dark City?
Monsters ships an update every 14 months, and Dark City every 5 weeks. Most recently, Monsters was updated on September 23, 2026 and Dark City on September 24, 2026.

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