# Dad's Monster House vs Biphase

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Biphase at none against Dad's Monster House's 1. Biphase also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16). Dad's Monster House's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 56%) and ratings volume (156 vs 9). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dad's Monster House sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Biphase asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Dad's Monster House against 4.8 for Biphase. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dad's Monster House has 156 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Dad's Monster House's written reviews are positive against 56% of Biphase's.

Dad's Monster House ships an update every 2 months, Biphase fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dad's Monster House | Biphase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dads-monster-house/id1357577305/reviews) | **[4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biphase/id1551088421/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **156** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **83.8% of reviews** | 56.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 2.3 GB | 212 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [COTTONGAME Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/981521029) | [Seasun Games Corporation Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/645414921) |

## What reviewers say

### Dad's Monster House

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dads-monster-house/id1357577305)

Embark on a narrative-driven adventure to uncover a father's secret. Solve intricate puzzles, encounter unique monsters, and navigate a story exploring themes of love, ambition, and redemption. The black-and-white art style and immersive sound design enhance the emotional journey.

**Highlights:** Narrative-driven story, Puzzle solving, Item collection, Black-and-white art style, Immersive sound design, Emotional themes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase game | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful art/graphics
- 🤔 Challenging puzzles
- 📖 Engaging story
- 💡 Creative/clever puzzles
- ✨ Atmospheric/immersive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚶 Tedious backtracking/walking
- ❓ Puzzles can be obscure/frustrating
- 🤔 Lack of hints
- 🐌 Slow screen transitions
- 🖱️ Difficult to use stylus/finger for notes

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons on signs not working
- Game won't reopen after closing
- Game crashes on iPad
- Game crashes when entering elevator
- Game crashes after clicking 'new game'

**Requested features**

- Progress sharing between Apple devices
- Add Thai language support
- Teleportation feature on the map
- Interactive map with clickable locations
- In-game hints


### Biphase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biphase/id1551088421)

This 2D platformer uses exploration and puzzles to depict the experience of bipolar disorder. Players navigate abstract mental landscapes, switching between red and black worlds representing manic and depressive states, to find an exit and foster empathy.

**Highlights:** 2D platform jumping, Exploration and puzzles, Abstract mental world navigation, Dual-phase color switching mechanic, Realistic depiction of bipolar disorder, Empathy-building narrative

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dad's Monster House free?

Dad's Monster House is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Biphase free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dad's Monster House or Biphase?

Biphase is rated higher. Dad's Monster House averages 4.7 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while Biphase averages 4.8 from 9 ratings.

### Do Dad's Monster House or Biphase have ads?

Neither Dad's Monster House nor Biphase shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dad's Monster House or Biphase?

Dad's Monster House ships an update every 2 months, and Biphase fortnightly. Most recently, Dad's Monster House was updated on November 2, 2026 and Biphase on November 7, 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.*