# Hide.io vs Granny's House

The clearest difference is rating: Granny's House at 4.3 against Hide.io's 3.7. Granny's House also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hide.io sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Granny's House sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Granny's House holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.3K and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Hide.io's written reviews are positive against 60% of Granny's House's.

Hide.io ships an update every 8 days, Granny's House fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hide.io | Granny's House |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hideio/id1177590613/reviews) | **[4.3 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grannys-house/id1498163839/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 2.4K |
| Positive reviews | 58.0% of reviews | **60.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 260 MB | 266 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Gene Eu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1027026152) | [SUPERCAT Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/962967057) |

## What reviewers say

### Hide.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hideio/id1177590613)

Experience thrilling online hide-and-seek matches where you can transform into objects to blend in or hunt down hidden players. Survive for a set time or find everyone to win. Customize your character and enjoy real-time multiplayer action.

**Highlights:** Online hide-and-seek gameplay, Transform into objects to hide, Seek and find hidden players, Survive for 180 seconds to win, Draw custom objects for hiding, Character customization with skins, Real-time multiplayer matches

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50,000 Coin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tagger slot 15 add | $2.99 | one-time |
| Exp x2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin x2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| SecretView | $5.99 | one-time |
| All object Unlock | $6.49 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.49 | one-time |
| 250,000 Coin | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👥 Ability to chat with other players
- 🎨 Customizable character skins and tails
- 🔍 Unique hide-and-seek concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Lack of chat moderation and inappropriate language
- 🔁 Frustrating enchantment system that can reset characters
- 🕰️ Long wait times between games
- 🤖 Issues with AI and bots
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent server disconnections and game crashes
- Glitches that allow players to become untaggable
- Issues with character movement and collision detection

**Requested features**

- Add a friends list and ability to play with friends
- Implement a report/block system for disruptive players
- Expand map selection and add more variety
- Improve character customization options
- Optimize performance and reduce glitches


### Granny's House

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grannys-house/id1498163839)

Children are trapped in a mad mansion and must escape by defeating enemies, solving puzzles, and outsmarting pursuers. Engage in various multiplayer modes, including hide-and-seek and team-based escapes, or create your own game maps.

**Highlights:** Parkour challenges, Story-driven PvE teamplay, Hide and Seek multiplayer, Escape modes (2v6), Item and skill-based gameplay, Map and rule creation, Character customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 80 Soul | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6,000 Red Souls | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fancy Bunny Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| 32,000 Red Souls | $4.49 | one-time |
| 420 Soul | $4.99 | one-time |
| 880 Soul | $8.99 | one-time |
| Innuit Ralph Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| 70,000 Red Souls | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1,840 Soul | $17.99 | one-time |
| 205,000 Red Souls | $23.99 | one-time |
| 4,800 Soul | $44.99 | one-time |
| 270,000 Red Souls | $44.99 | one-time |
| 865,000 Red Souls | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Cute and vibrant graphics
- 🤩 Engaging multiplayer modes
- 💯 Great for playing with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- ⏱️ Long loading times
- 💰 Difficult to earn in-game currency
- 🤖 Overpowered AI grannies/grandpas

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in or access account
- Disappearing/lost progress and items
- Networking issues causing disconnects
- Invisible obstacles in parkour mode

**Requested features**

- Add more game modes and maps
- Improve character customization options
- Implement a reporting system for toxic players
- Allow account linking across devices
- Optimize performance for older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hide.io free?

Hide.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Granny's House free?

Granny's House is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hide.io or Granny's House?

Granny's House is rated higher. Hide.io averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Granny's House averages 4.3 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Hide.io or Granny's House have ads?

Hide.io shows ads; Granny's House does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hide.io or Granny's House?

Hide.io ships an update every 8 days, and Granny's House fortnightly. Most recently, Hide.io was updated on October 22, 2026 and Granny's House on October 22, 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.*