Comparison

Monument Valley 2 vs Florence

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

Head to head
About

Monument Valley 2

Guide a mother and child through a world of magical architecture and illusionary pathways. Solve meditative puzzles by manipulating the environment to uncover the secrets of Sacred Geometry. This standalone adventure offers a beautiful, impossible world with contemporary visuals and immersive audio.

Highlights
  • Guide mother and child through magical architecture
  • Discover illusionary pathways and puzzles
  • Learn secrets of Sacred Geometry
  • Standalone new story
  • Individually crafted puzzles
  • Contemporary geometric visuals
  • Beautiful interactive audio
Features
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Guide a mother and her child as they embark on a journey through magical architecture, discovering illusionary pathways and delightful puzzles as you learn the secrets of the Sacred Geometry. Sequel to the Apple Game of the Year 2014, Monument Valley 2 presents a brand new adventure set in a beautiful and impossible world. Help Ro as she teaches her child about the mysteries of the valley, exploring stunning environments and manipulating architecture to guide them on their way. ===== “Subtly more sophisticated than its predecessor” - WIRED “Little vignettes of a surreal world that works its socks off to make me happy” - POLYGON “I was enraptured by everything I saw and heard” - DESTRUCTOID “One of the best gaming experiences available on any device, let alone mobile” - POCKETGAMER ===== A STANDALONE ADVENTURE A completely new story from the Monument Valley universe. You don’t need to have previously played Monument Valley to enjoy Monument Valley 2. INDIVIDUALLY CRAFTED PUZZLES Enjoy beautiful levels filled with illusory, meditative puzzles, using brand new interactions to explore the changing dynamics between characters. CONTEMPORARY VISUALS Artwork inspired by an eclectic mixture of architectural styles, artistic movements and personal influences, each translated into stunning geometric structures. BEAUTIFUL AUDIO Immerse yourself in uniquely melodic interactive soundscapes, tailored perfectly to every step of Ro and her child’s journey. ===== Monument Valley 2 is only compatible with devices running iOS 9 or later.

About

Florence

Experience a touching interactive story about a young woman's first love. Navigate the highs and lows of a relationship through engaging mini-games inspired by graphic novels. Discover personal growth and the complexities of connection.

Highlights
  • Interactive storybook
  • Mini-game vignettes
  • Relationship progression
  • Character development
  • Graphic novel inspiration
Features
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Florence is an interactive storybook from the award-winning lead designer of Monument Valley about the heart-racing highs and heartbreaking lows of a young woman's very first love. Florence Yeoh feels a little... stuck. Her life is an endless routine of work, sleep, and spending too much time on social media. Then one day, she meets a cello player named Krish who changes everything about how she sees the world and herself. Experience every beat of Florence and Krish's relationship through a series of mini-game vignettes - from flirting to fighting, from helping each other grow... to growing apart. Drawing inspiration from 'slice of life' graphic novels and webcomics, Florence is an intimate and unforgettable story.

Screenshots

Monument Valley 24 screens
Florence4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Florence at $2.99 against Monument Valley 2's $3.99. Florence also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Monument Valley 2 costs $3.99 and Florence $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Monument Valley 2 against 4.6 for Florence. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13K and 8.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Monument Valley 2's written reviews are positive against 78% of Florence's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monument Valley 2 ships an update every 4 months, Florence every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Monument Valley 2 versus Florence: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonument Valley 2Florence
Price$3.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.6 (13K ratings)4.6 (8.8K ratings)
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews78.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13K — better8.8K
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#20 — better#39
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size325 MB1.2 GB
Age rating4+4+
Developerustwo gamesAnnapurna Games, LLC

Customer experience

Monument Valley 2

All ratings13,365 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews1,783 reviews
Positive76.6%
Neutral11.4%
Negative12.0%

Florence

All ratings8,797 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews1,457 reviews
Positive78.0%
Neutral8.7%
Negative13.3%

User reviews

Monument Valley 2

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💎 Stunning visuals and graphics
  • 🎶 Excellent soundtrack and sound design
  • 🧩 Unique and creative puzzles
  • 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing and therapeutic gameplay
  • 👨‍👧 Compelling mother-daughter storyline

Room to improve

  • 🕰️ Gameplay is too short and easy
  • 💰 Expensive for the amount of content
  • 🔁 Lacks replayability and challenge compared to the first game
  • 📚 Unclear or underdeveloped storyline

Florence

From 8.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💎 Genuinely a masterpiece
  • 💎 Character Development
  • 💎 A brief but great game
  • 💎 Light escape from reality
  • 💎 Beautiful!

Room to improve

  • 🤔 Not worth it imo
  • 🤔 Short and only somewhat Interactive
  • 🤔 Beautiful, but underwhelming
  • 🤔 Meh.
  • 🤔 Disappointing

Bugs and requests

Monument Valley 2

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes or performance issues
  • Compatibility problems on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More challenging and complex puzzles
  • Additional levels and content updates
  • Difficulty settings or modes
  • Deeper exploration of the Monument Valley lore and characters

Florence

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Login screen freezes

Requested features

3 requests
  • More chapters or a whole new story
  • Multiple endings
  • Longer gameplay

In-app purchases

None

Monument Valley 2

No in-app purchases

None

Florence

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Monument Valley 2 free?
Monument Valley 2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Florence free?
Florence costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Monument Valley 2 or Florence?
Monument Valley 2 and Florence are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 13K and 8.8K ratings respectively.
Do Monument Valley 2 or Florence have ads?
Neither Monument Valley 2 nor Florence shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Monument Valley 2 or Florence?
Monument Valley 2 ships an update every 4 months, and Florence every 2 months. Most recently, Monument Valley 2 was updated on September 27, 2026 and Florence on September 27, 2026.
Which is more popular, Monument Valley 2 or Florence?
Monument Valley 2 currently peaks at #20 in the App Store charts, and Florence at #39. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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