The Phenomenon vs Granny
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Phenomenon
Embark on an episodic survival horror adventure as a paranormal researcher. Explore vast maps, utilize specialized devices, and confront intelligent creatures. Engage in cross-platform multiplayer and compete for global leaderboard dominance.
- Cross-platform multiplayer
- Episodic survival horror
- Paranormal research devices
- Smart AI creatures
- Global leaderboards
- High replayability
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The Phenomenon is an episodic survival horror game with high replayability, supporting online co-op multiplayer and cross-platform play. First released in 2015 as a solo-developed game, it has grown over time with updates and new players. Play alone or with friends as Barry Nellan, a paranormal researcher whose work is known worldwide. He has investigated many cases connected with unexplained activity. Most gave no real results, but the last one… In Episode 1, you will explore a map of 3 square kilometers with over 500 spawns of objects, use devices for paranormal research, fight against creatures with smart and tricky AI, discover many other things that make each new game unique, and compete with other players to take first place in the global leaderboards.
Granny
Escape a terrifying house by staying quiet and hidden from a hearing-impaired antagonist. You have five days to find your way out before time runs out. Be cautious, as any noise will alert her.
- Stealth-based gameplay
- Escape a house
- Avoid antagonist
- Hide in objects
- Time limit
- Advertisement supported
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Welcome to Granny. Granny keeps you locked in her house. Now you have to try to get out of her house, but be careful and quiet. She hears everything. If you drop something on the floor, she hears it and comes running. You can hide in wardrobes or under beds. You have 5 days. Good luck! The game contains advertisement.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Granny at 82% against The Phenomenon's 55%. Granny also leads on ratings volume (102K vs 1.1K) and rating (4.4 vs 4.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Granny holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Granny has 102K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of The Phenomenon's written reviews are positive against 82% of Granny's.
The Phenomenon ships an update every 5 weeks, Granny monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Phenomenon | Granny |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1.1K ratings) | 4.4 (102K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews | 81.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | 102K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | — | #204 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 340 MB | 705 MB |
| Age rating | +12 | 12+ |
| Developer | Kokots LLC | Dennis Vukanovic |
Customer experience
The Phenomenon
Granny
User reviews
The Phenomenon
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Realistic graphics
- 🤩 Immersive horror experience
- 💯 Excellent game quality
- 🥰 Fun to play with friends
Room to improve
- 🔇 Audio issues (can't hear audio)
- 🌚 Game too dark/needs better lighting
- 🕹️ Buggy controls and camera
- ⏱️ Limited playtime due to in-game currency system
Granny
From 102K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Best horror game
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 Scary atmosphere
- 👍 Frequent updates
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Granny hitting through walls
- 🐛 Items disappearing or launching across the map
- 🐛 Difficulty spikes in later levels
- 🐛 Lack of save feature
Bugs and requests
The Phenomenon
Reported bugs
4 issues- Multiplayer mode not working properly
- Inability to change language settings
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Graphical glitches and visual bugs
Requested features
4 requests- Add 3-4 player multiplayer mode
- Implement a save/checkpoint system
- Improve tutorial and onboarding
- Optimize performance on older devices
Granny
Reported bugs
4 issues- Game crashes after new update
- Granny getting stuck in certain positions
- Player getting stuck in crawl spaces
- Crossbow not working as intended
Requested features
8 requests- Multiplayer mode
- Ability to play as Granny
- More maps/houses to escape
- Backyard/outdoor exploration
- Save game progress
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- Customizable difficulty settings
- More hiding spots and escape routes
- Grandpa character to help player
In-app purchases
The Phenomenon
No in-app purchases
Granny
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is The Phenomenon free?
Is Granny free?
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