# The Phenomenon vs Granny

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Phenomenon | Granny |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-phenomenon/id1288758206/reviews) | **[4.4 (102K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/granny/id1323957120/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **102K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews | **81.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | — | **#205** |
| Size | 340 MB | 705 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kokots LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814814239) | [Dennis Vukanovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/954916186) |

## What reviewers say

### The Phenomenon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-phenomenon/id1288758206)

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.

**Highlights:** Cross-platform multiplayer, Episodic survival horror, Paranormal research devices, Smart AI creatures, Global leaderboards, High replayability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Realistic graphics
- 🤩 Immersive horror experience
- 💯 Excellent game quality
- 🥰 Fun to play with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Audio issues (can't hear audio)
- 🌚 Game too dark/needs better lighting
- 🕹️ Buggy controls and camera
- ⏱️ Limited playtime due to in-game currency system

**Reported bugs**

- Multiplayer mode not working properly
- Inability to change language settings
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Graphical glitches and visual bugs

**Requested features**

- Add 3-4 player multiplayer mode
- Implement a save/checkpoint system
- Improve tutorial and onboarding
- Optimize performance on older devices


### Granny

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/granny/id1323957120)

**Currently charting:** #205 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Stealth-based gameplay, Escape a house, Avoid antagonist, Hide in objects, Time limit, Advertisement supported

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best horror game
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 Scary atmosphere
- 👍 Frequent updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Granny hitting through walls
- 🐛 Items disappearing or launching across the map
- 🐛 Difficulty spikes in later levels
- 🐛 Lack of save feature

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after new update
- Granny getting stuck in certain positions
- Player getting stuck in crawl spaces
- Crossbow not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Ability to play as Granny
- More maps/houses to escape
- Backyard/outdoor exploration
- Save game progress


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Phenomenon free?

The Phenomenon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Granny free?

Granny is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Phenomenon or Granny?

Granny is rated higher. The Phenomenon averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Granny averages 4.4 from 102K ratings.

### Do The Phenomenon or Granny have ads?

Both The Phenomenon and Granny show ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Phenomenon or Granny?

The Phenomenon ships an update every 5 weeks, and Granny monthly. Most recently, The Phenomenon was updated on November 3, 2026 and Granny on November 4, 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.*