# Feist vs Where's Samantha?

The clearest difference is update cadence: Feist at every 2 weeks against Where's Samantha?'s every 4 months. Feist also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (65% vs 48%). Where's Samantha?'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Feist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Where's Samantha? sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Feist holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 654 and 143 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Feist's written reviews are positive against 48% of Where's Samantha?'s.

Feist ships an update every 2 weeks, Where's Samantha? every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Feist | Where's Samantha? |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (654 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feist/id1288535749/reviews)** | [3.7 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheres-samantha/id1585485031/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **654** | 143 |
| Positive reviews | **65.3% of reviews** | 47.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 225 MB | 233 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Finji](https://appshunter.io/developer/287712246) | [Rok Operations](https://appshunter.io/developer/512971697) |

## What reviewers say

### Feist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feist/id1288535749)

Embark on a desperate fight for survival in a visually stunning action-adventure game. Rescue your mate from predators in a mesmerizing, deadly forest where every element conspires against you. Experience dynamic gameplay and a haunting soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Desperate fight for survival, Striking visual style, Rich and vivid world, Dynamic gameplay, Complex enemy AI, Enchanting atmosphere, Haunting soundtrack

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Feist Full Game | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Beautiful graphics and atmosphere
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack
- 🤔 Challenging and strategic gameplay
- 👍 Unique and engaging story
- 🎨 Artistic and creative design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid levels after free trial
- 🔍 Unclear controls and button placement
- 🔋 High battery consumption and device heating
- 🤯 Extremely difficult and frustrating later levels

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Glitches with certain in-game elements

**Requested features**

- More free levels
- Adjustable controls and button customization
- Difficulty options or settings
- Longer game with more content


### Where's Samantha?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheres-samantha/id1585485031)

Guide George, a fabric swatch, through a hand-drawn textile world to find his lost love Samantha. Solve physics-based puzzles and overcome obstacles in this whimsical, narrated adventure.

**Highlights:** Physics-based puzzles, Hand-drawn 2D textile world, Comedic storybook narrative, 45 levels, Controller support, Whimsical artwork

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlocks the full game | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Cute characters and visuals
- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 Engaging storyline

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes, especially on later levels
- 🐛 Controls can be clunky and unresponsive
- 💰 Paywall to access full game
- 📺 Excessive ads even after paying to remove them

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on level 41
- Unable to progress past level 14 due to bug
- Saved progress not loading correctly

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Smoother controls and better responsiveness
- Ability to save progress and resume later
- Option to purchase full ad-free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Feist free?

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

### Is Where's Samantha? free?

Where's Samantha? is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Feist or Where's Samantha??

Feist is rated higher. Feist averages 4.0 out of 5 from 654 ratings, while Where's Samantha? averages 3.7 from 143 ratings.

### Do Feist or Where's Samantha? have ads?

Neither Feist nor Where's Samantha? shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Feist or Where's Samantha??

Feist ships an update every 2 weeks, and Where's Samantha? every 4 months. Most recently, Feist was updated on November 6, 2026 and Where's Samantha? on November 3, 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.*
