# Granny vs Dark Riddle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Granny at none against Dark Riddle's 8. Granny also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (102K vs 3.5K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dark Riddle sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Granny asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Granny against 4.4 for Dark Riddle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Granny has 102K ratings behind it against 3.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Granny's written reviews are positive against 78% of Dark Riddle's.

Granny ships an update monthly, Dark Riddle every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Granny | Dark Riddle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (102K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/granny/id1323957120/reviews) | **[4.4 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-riddle-classic/id1541314574/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **102K** | 3.5K |
| Positive reviews | **81.7% of reviews** | 77.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 705 MB | 252 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dennis Vukanovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/954916186) | [PAGA GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703067326) |

## What reviewers say

### Granny

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

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


### Dark Riddle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-riddle-classic/id1541314574)

Embark on a first-person adventure to solve puzzles and uncover the secrets of a suspicious neighbor. Explore an interactive city, collect items, and overcome traps to reach a mysterious basement.

**Highlights:** First-person adventure, Interactive environment, Puzzle solving, Uncover secrets, Collect items, Overcome obstacles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| +250 Golden Apples | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| +5 Inventory Slots | $2.99 | one-time |
| +750 Golden Apples | $3.99 | one-time |
| +2500 Golden Apples | $7.99 | one-time |
| +5000 Golden Apples | $9.99 | one-time |
| +10000 Golden Apples | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 💡 Unique horror/stealth concept
- 🚀 Runs well on mobile devices
- 😄 Enjoyable for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 🔧 Issues with controls and mechanics
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔍 Lack of polish and refinement

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashes when entering certain areas
- Items not working as intended or getting stuck
- Inconsistent enemy AI and detection
- Progression issues and lost progress

**Requested features**

- Add more hiding spots and gameplay depth
- Improve graphics and visual presentation
- Provide controller support
- Fix recurring bugs and glitches


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Granny free?

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

### Is Dark Riddle free?

Dark Riddle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Granny or Dark Riddle?

Dark Riddle is rated higher. Granny averages 4.4 out of 5 from 102K ratings, while Dark Riddle averages 4.4 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Granny or Dark Riddle have ads?

Both Granny and Dark Riddle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Granny or Dark Riddle?

Granny ships an update monthly, and Dark Riddle every 6 months. Most recently, Granny was updated on October 30, 2026 and Dark Riddle on October 28, 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.*