Comparison

The Phenomenon vs Invisible.io

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform multiplayer
  • Episodic survival horror
  • Paranormal research devices
  • Smart AI creatures
  • Global leaderboards
  • High replayability
Features
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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.

About

Invisible.io

Engage in real-time online battles in this thriller game. Players must locate each other on the map using various tools. Customize your character with numerous skins and progress through a level-up system.

Highlights
  • Real-time online multiplayer
  • Thriller gameplay
  • Customizable skins and items
  • Level-up system
  • Reinforcement system
Features
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Real-time online Battle Royal. Thriller Online to Find Each Other in Real-Time with Multiple Players. Find each other by lighting with different tools on the map. [Game Features] Real-time online multi-game A thriller game Numerous skins and decoration items Level-up system Reinforcement system Please send me your questions via e-mail.

Screenshots

The Phenomenon4 screens
Invisible.io4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Phenomenon at 4.0 against Invisible.io's 3.4. The Phenomenon also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 16). Invisible.io's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Phenomenon holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Phenomenon has 1.1K ratings behind it against 16, 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 51% of Invisible.io's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Phenomenon ships an update every 5 weeks, Invisible.io every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
The Phenomenon versus Invisible.io: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe PhenomenonInvisible.io
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1.1K ratings) — better3.4 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews55.3% of reviews — better50.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better16
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size340 MB131 MB
Age rating+129+
DeveloperKokots LLCGene Eu

Customer experience

The Phenomenon

All ratings1,115 ratings
Positive75.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative19.0%
Written reviews302 reviews
Positive55.3%
Neutral9.6%
Negative35.1%

Invisible.io

All ratings16 ratings
Positive56.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative31.3%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive50.9%
Neutral20.0%
Negative29.1%

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

Invisible.io

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

The Phenomenon

No in-app purchases

None

Invisible.io

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Phenomenon free?
The Phenomenon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Invisible.io free?
Invisible.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Phenomenon or Invisible.io?
The Phenomenon is rated higher. The Phenomenon averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Invisible.io averages 3.4 from 16 ratings.
Do The Phenomenon or Invisible.io have ads?
Both The Phenomenon and Invisible.io show ads.
Which is updated more often, The Phenomenon or Invisible.io?
The Phenomenon ships an update every 5 weeks, and Invisible.io every 2 days. Most recently, The Phenomenon was updated on November 3, 2026 and Invisible.io on November 2, 2026.

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