Surface vs TinyVale
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Surface
Embark on a captivating hidden object adventure to rescue your abducted sister. Solve intricate puzzles and face off against spirits to navigate the Land of the Forgotten and bring her home. Uncover the price of help from a mysterious spirit in this thrilling mystery game.
- Hidden object gameplay
- Mystery adventure
- Solve intricate puzzles
- Rescue a kidnapped sister
- Face off against spirits
- Explore the Land of the Forgotten
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Discover the newest hidden objects mystery game from the TOP SELLING premium games company, Big Fish. With more than 26 million premium game downloads worldwide, Big Fish gives you exciting new mysteries to solve each week! Face off against the spirits of fate in this amazing Hidden Object adventure! After a terrible accident that almost kills your sister, a stranger appears and abducts her before you even have a chance to call for help. This bizarre spirit, known only as Blue, has taken Fiona to a place called the Land of the Forgotten, and it’s up to you to bring her back. Another spirit named Gold is willing to help you, but at what price? Find out how far you would go as you solve intricate puzzles in a quest to save your sister and bring her back home! *** Discover more from Big Fish! *** Check out our entire game library with our Big Fish Games app absolutely FREE here: http://bigfi.sh/BigFishGamesApp Sign up for our newsletter and never miss a new release or promotion again: http://bigfi.sh/iSplashNewsletter Big Fish is the leading global marketplace to discover and enjoy casual games. You can enjoy our virtually endless selection of games anytime, anywhere — on your PC, Mac, mobile phone, or tablet. Learn more at bigfishgames.com! Become a fan on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BigFishGames Follow us on Twitter: http://bigfi.sh/BigFishTwitter
TinyVale
Embark on an adventure in a vast world filled with hidden treasures. Engage in activities like fishing for exotic catches and mining for precious gems. Your interactions with villagers will shape their lives and the unfolding narrative.
- World exploration
- Fishing for exotic catches
- Mining for legendary gems
- Interactive villagers
- Decision-based narrative
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Join in the fun! Explore the world of TinyVale and find all the loot hidden in the vast world. Fish for exotic fishes. Mine for legendary gems. Interact with villagers, their lives change depending on your decisions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Surface at 4.5 against TinyVale's 3.8. Surface also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (777 vs 97). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Surface sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and TinyVale sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Surface holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Surface has 777 ratings behind it against 97, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 65% and 65% positive.
| Parameter | Surface | TinyVale |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (777 ratings) — better | 3.8 (97 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 65.3% of reviews — better | 64.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 777 — better | 97 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 982 MB | 168 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Big Fish Premium, LLC | The Carrot Studio Pte Ltd |
Customer experience
Surface
TinyVale
User reviews
Surface
From 777 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun and imaginative storyline
- 🎨 Lovely scenery and graphics
- 🕹️ Unique and engaging puzzles
- 📦 Bonus chapter with good length and story
- 🌺 Collecting flowers and morphing dolls
Room to improve
- 🐛 Graphical glitches and issues
- 🤔 Repetitive tasks and game mechanics
- 💤 Short main game length
- 🕹️ Some puzzles too difficult or unclear
- 💰 Game considered overpriced
TinyVale
From 97 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Cute and relaxing art style
- 🌳 Interesting exploration and discovery
- 🕰️ Nostalgic and tranquil gameplay
- 👍 Charming characters and story
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🧭 Lack of navigation tools (map, compass)
- 🕹️ Slow and clunky character movement
- 📚 Unclear objectives and lack of guidance
Bugs and requests
Surface
Reported bugs
3 issues- Touchscreen hotspots visible
- Inability to pick up items in hidden object scenes
- Bonus chapter glitch preventing progress
Requested features
2 requests- Ability to continue games
- Option to make games free to continue
TinyVale
Reported bugs
4 issues- Disappearing fishing rod and other items
- Inability to obtain certain key items (ring, logs)
- Crash when interacting with specific NPCs
- Getting stuck in certain areas (dark forest, well)
Requested features
4 requests- Add volume/sound settings
- Implement a save/load system
- Provide more tools and equipment
- Improve tutorial and in-game hints
In-app purchases
Surface
- Full Game Unlock$6.99
- Full Game on Sale Now$6.99
TinyVale
- 1000 shelly$0.99
- 5 x phoenix feather$0.99
- Large Bag$4.99
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- 10000 shelly$7.99
