Comparison

Monument Valley 2 vs Moncage

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

Moncage

Explore a mysterious cube filled with unique worlds and mind-bending optical illusions. Solve intricate puzzles by finding hidden connections between different sides of the cube to unveil a surprising story. Collect photos, earn medals, and utilize helpful hints to progress through this captivating adventure.

Highlights
  • Optical illusion puzzles
  • Cube-based world exploration
  • Story discovery through photos
  • Hint system for guidance
  • Achievement medals
  • Vignette puzzle adventure
Features
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Moncage is a stunning vignette puzzle adventure developed by Optillusion. The game takes place inside a mysterious cube, with each side of the cube housing a unique world: be it an old factory, a light tower, an amusement park, or a church, etc. At first sight, they may seem random and unrelated, but upon closer look, you will become mesmerized by the subtle and intricate ways of how these worlds connect… 【Solve Puzzles with Mind-Boggling Optical Illusions】 Use your imagination and spare no brain cells to find the connection and pinpoint every possible interaction between different sides of the cube, then watch as the magic unfold in front of you. 【Collect All Photos to Unveil the Story】 Behind the puzzles, there lies a story with a surprising twist for the player to uncover. Collect the photos from obscure corners and angles to reveal the underlying story, one photo at a time. 【Get Unstuck with Thoughtful Hints】 There is a multitude of guidance systems to help prevent players from getting stuck. Focus can be activated to highlight the key items to the solution, while hint texts are available to provide further clarity. And, if all else fails, video walkthroughs can be unlocked as the ultimate safety plan. 【Prove Your Puzzle-Solving Skills with Medals】 There are a total of 15 achievements in the game, each corresponding with a Medal that has been crafted with a uniquely stunning design. A complete collection of the 15 Medals could be the perfect evidence to attest to your master puzzle-solving skills~ 【Connect with us:】 Twitter: @MoncageTheGame Email: moncagethegame@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/TEVX2uPEsj

Screenshots

Monument Valley 24 screens
Moncage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Monument Valley 2 at 4.7 against Moncage's 4.2. Monument Valley 2 also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 53%) and ratings volume (14K vs 235). Moncage's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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 Moncage $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Monument Valley 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monument Valley 2 has 14K ratings behind it against 235, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Monument Valley 2's written reviews are positive against 53% of Moncage's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monument Valley 2 ships an update every 4 months, Moncage every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Monument Valley 2 versus Moncage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonument Valley 2Moncage
Price$3.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.7 (14K ratings) — better4.2 (235 ratings)
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews — better53.3% of reviews
Number of ratings14K — better235
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#29 — better#52
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size325 MB896 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerustwo gamesX.D. Network Inc.

Customer experience

Monument Valley 2

All ratings13,365 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews1,785 reviews
Positive76.6%
Neutral11.4%
Negative12.0%

Moncage

All ratings230 ratings
Positive78.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative17.8%
Written reviews199 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral11.6%
Negative35.2%

User reviews

Monument Valley 2

From 14K 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

Moncage

From 235 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Beautiful and unique design
  • 🧠 Clever and challenging puzzles
  • 🕹️ Innovative gameplay mechanics
  • 🎶 Relaxing and immersive audio
  • 💡 Thoughtful storytelling

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unresponsive touch controls
  • 🤯 Overly complex and obtuse puzzles
  • 🤔 Unclear or disconnected narrative
  • 🔋 High battery drain
  • 🧭 Lack of Mac/PC support

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

Moncage

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes on startup
  • Inability to interact with key objects
  • Puzzles not registering correct solutions

Requested features

4 requests
  • More accessibility options
  • Improved tutorial and guidance
  • Expanded content and replayability
  • Cross-platform sync and achievements

In-app purchases

None

Monument Valley 2

No in-app purchases

None

Moncage

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Monument Valley 2 free?
Monument Valley 2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Moncage free?
Moncage costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Monument Valley 2 or Moncage?
Monument Valley 2 is rated higher. Monument Valley 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Moncage averages 4.2 from 235 ratings.
Do Monument Valley 2 or Moncage have ads?
Neither Monument Valley 2 nor Moncage shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Monument Valley 2 or Moncage?
Monument Valley 2 ships an update every 4 months, and Moncage every 5 days. Most recently, Monument Valley 2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Moncage on October 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, Monument Valley 2 or Moncage?
Monument Valley 2 currently peaks at #29 in the App Store charts, and Moncage at #52. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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