# Granny vs Hello Neighbor

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Granny at none against Hello Neighbor's 2. Granny also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (82% vs 60%). Hello Neighbor's advantage is chart position (#29 vs #141). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hello Neighbor sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Granny asks for nothing beyond the download.

Granny holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 101K and 134K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Granny's written reviews are positive against 60% of Hello Neighbor's.

Granny ships an update monthly, Hello Neighbor every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Granny | Hello Neighbor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (101K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/granny/id1323957120/reviews)** | [4.0 (134K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-neighbor/id1386358600/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 101K | **134K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.6% of reviews** | 60.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #141 | **#29** |
| Size | 705 MB | 1.6 GB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dennis Vukanovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/954916186) | [tinyBuild LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/945888376) |

## What reviewers say

### Granny

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

**Currently charting:** #141 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


### Hello Neighbor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-neighbor/id1386358600)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Free · Adventure, #196 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

Sneak into your neighbor's house to uncover his dark secrets. An advanced AI learns your tactics and adapts to stop you. Outsmart your cunning adversary in this stealth horror experience.

**Highlights:** Stealth gameplay, Adaptive AI opponent, Uncover neighbor's secrets, Learn from player actions, Escape and evasion

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Energy Restore Full | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Hello Neighbor Game | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and thrilling gameplay
- 🌟 Unique and creepy atmosphere
- 👍 Interesting storyline and mystery
- 🎨 Impressive graphics for a mobile game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 🤯 Overly challenging and frustrating at times
- 💰 Expensive to unlock full game
- 🤖 Inconsistent and buggy AI behavior

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch for some devices
- Items disappearing from inventory
- Inability to progress past certain points
- Compatibility issues with older iOS devices

**Requested features**

- Free access to all acts
- Improved controls and responsiveness
- More detailed and interactive environments
- Ability to save progress across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Granny free?

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

### Is Hello Neighbor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Granny or Hello Neighbor?

Granny is rated higher. Granny averages 4.4 out of 5 from 101K ratings, while Hello Neighbor averages 4.0 from 134K ratings.

### Do Granny or Hello Neighbor have ads?

Both Granny and Hello Neighbor show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Granny or Hello Neighbor?

Granny ships an update monthly, and Hello Neighbor every 2 months. Most recently, Granny was updated on September 26, 2026 and Hello Neighbor on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Granny or Hello Neighbor?

Granny currently peaks at #141 in the App Store charts, and Hello Neighbor at #29. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*