# Monument Valley 2 vs GRIS

The clearest difference is update cadence: GRIS at every 2 weeks against Monument Valley 2's every 4 months. GRIS also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Monument Valley 2's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 764) and chart position (#19 vs #127). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Monument Valley 2 costs $3.99 and GRIS $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Monument Valley 2 against 4.5 for GRIS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monument Valley 2 has 13K ratings behind it against 764, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Monument Valley 2's written reviews are positive against 73% of GRIS's.

Monument Valley 2 ships an update every 4 months, GRIS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monument Valley 2 | GRIS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monument-valley-2/id1187265767/reviews)** | [4.5 (764 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gris/id1445379072/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 764 |
| Positive reviews | **76.6% of reviews** | 73.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | #127 |
| Size | 325 MB | 2.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ustwo games](https://appshunter.io/developer/297468910) | [Devolver Digital, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457410262) |

## What reviewers say

### Monument Valley 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monument-valley-2/id1187265767)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Paid · Puzzle, #28 Top Paid · Adventure, #144 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ 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

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or performance issues
- Compatibility problems on certain devices

**Requested features**

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


### GRIS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gris/id1445379072)

**Currently charting:** #127 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Guide a young girl through a surreal, faded world as she processes a difficult experience. Discover new abilities that transform her surroundings and unlock new paths. This serene adventure offers exploration, light puzzles, and platforming without danger or frustration.

**Highlights:** Emotional journey through a faded world, Unlock new abilities, Explore a meticulously designed world, Delicate art and animation, Elegant original score, Light puzzles and platforming, No danger, frustration, or death

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Gorgeous visuals and art style
- 🎼 Beautiful, emotive soundtrack
- 🧠 Thought-provoking, symbolic story
- 🕹️ Intuitive, smooth gameplay
- 🕰️ Relaxing, meditative experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🎮 Challenging controls, especially on mobile
- 🔇 Audio issues with screeching sounds
- 🕹️ Frustrating difficulty spikes in certain areas

**Reported bugs**

- Character movement issues (getting stuck, unable to move right)
- Unreliable flying/double-jump mechanics
- Audio cutting out or glitching

**Requested features**

- Ability to skip intro/credits sequence
- Improved checkpoint/save system
- Zoom/camera controls for better visibility
- Optimization for smaller mobile screens


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monument Valley 2 free?

Monument Valley 2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GRIS free?

GRIS costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Monument Valley 2 or GRIS?

Monument Valley 2 is rated higher. Monument Valley 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while GRIS averages 4.5 from 764 ratings.

### Do Monument Valley 2 or GRIS have ads?

Neither Monument Valley 2 nor GRIS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Monument Valley 2 or GRIS?

Monument Valley 2 ships an update every 4 months, and GRIS every 2 weeks. Most recently, Monument Valley 2 was updated on September 27, 2026 and GRIS on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Monument Valley 2 or GRIS?

Monument Valley 2 currently peaks at #19 in the App Store charts, and GRIS at #127. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*