Comparison

Dad's Monster House vs Detective Mimo

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

Head to head
About

Dad's Monster House

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
Read full description

Dad's Monster House tells the story of Carlos' journey after he receives a distress call from his father, pleading for him to return to his old home and rescue his dad. As he continues exploring the house, Carlos encounters many terrifying yet 'cute' monsters. As he solves the puzzles before him, he draws ever closer to the truth... Freud once said: "Love and work, work and love...that's all there is." But what of the pain, the struggles that arise when we're forced to choose between our ambitions and love? In dealing with such conundrums, we’ve all likely hurt those we hold dearest to us. For it's often in the darkness that we feel most safe. With Dad's Monster House, I wish to provide those kinds of heartrending memories a chance at redemption. I dedicate it to scientists, to my childhood dreams; to those I love, and to faded memories. I hope that within you'll find the greatest of answers, be they for your love, for science, or dreams. [Gameplay] A sudden call in the deep of night has you return to a house you haven't visited for many a year. You must unravel one puzzle after another: to from within scenes intertwined with memories find clues and get to the bottom of your father's secret. The choice of whether to redeem or ultimately end this sad story lies in your hands. [Features] Instead of going for bright and vivid colors, I have opted for a black-and-white art style. The fragmented narration, plentiful puzzles, and delicate sound designs create an immersive experience where you as the player get to truly feel the ups and downs of the protagonist's emotions. Continue to unravel the story as you collect more items...

About

Detective Mimo

Embark on a thrilling mystery as a police cat tasked with stopping a notorious thief. Solve intricate puzzles that extend beyond your screen and uncover a story that blurs the lines between the game and reality. Discover hidden clues in the real world to unravel the truth.

Highlights
  • Solve puzzles beyond the screen
  • Fourth-wall breaking narrative
  • Find real-world clues
  • Cat-themed memes and humor
  • Multiple endings and hidden chapters
  • Unlockable easter eggs
Features
Read full description

There is a bright shining City hidden in the Kingdom of CAT called Shrimp, an amazing place with luxurious facilities such as Cat Beauty Salon, fish café and MEW Bank. Shrimp attracts thieves from whole country. The most mysterious and rich palace called MEW bank is the prime target. One day, a renowned thief proclaimed that he would invade the bank and loot all the gold. Shrimp needs detective Mimo, a policecat who has guarded the city bravely to stop the crime! After conquering obstacles and solving puzzles, Mimo finally met the thief, but, to her surprise, the thief told her another story that will change Mimo’s life forever. [Game Features] •It contains many puzzles that need you to think outside the box and explore solutions beyond your mobile screen. When you find those solutions, you will experience incredibly satisfying “Aha!” moments. •It tells a story that breaks the “fourth wall”. As you play Detective Mimo, you will find yourself not only a player, but also part of a larger story. You also need to find clues in the real world. •Many developing team members like cats. We implant many cat-related memes in the game. Hope you enjoy it. •It has 2 endings, 2 hidden chapters and many eastern eggs. If you like challenges, try to complete all endings and hidden chapters.

Screenshots

Dad's Monster House4 screens
Detective Mimo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dad's Monster House at Free against Detective Mimo's $1.99. Detective Mimo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and device support 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

Dad's Monster House is free to download; Detective Mimo costs $1.99 up front. Dad's Monster House sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Detective Mimo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Detective Mimo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 156 and 61 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of Dad's Monster House's written reviews are positive against 76% of Detective Mimo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dad's Monster House ships an update every 2 months, Detective Mimo weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Dad's Monster House versus Detective Mimo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDad's Monster HouseDetective Mimo
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.7 (156 ratings)4.9 (61 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.8% of reviews — better76.2% of reviews
Number of ratings156 — better61
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1610.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2.3 GB1.1 GB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCOTTONGAME Network Technology Co., Ltd.Beijing Unifly Culture Innovation Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Dad's Monster House

All ratings155 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral1.9%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive83.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative12.0%

Detective Mimo

All ratings61 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral6.3%
Negative17.5%

Bugs and requests

Dad's Monster House

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • 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'
Show 2 more
  • Unable to cook fish or dig treasure
  • Screen cuts off on iPhone 12

Requested features

9 requests
  • Progress sharing between Apple devices
  • Add Thai language support
  • Teleportation feature on the map
  • Interactive map with clickable locations
  • In-game hints
Show 4 more
  • Ability to skip between scenes
  • Optional music and sounds
  • Camera function for clues
  • More character interaction/side quests

Detective Mimo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dad's Monster House

One-time1
  • Purchase game$1.99
None

Detective Mimo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dad's Monster House free?
Dad's Monster House is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Detective Mimo free?
Detective Mimo costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dad's Monster House or Detective Mimo?
Detective Mimo is rated higher. Dad's Monster House averages 4.7 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while Detective Mimo averages 4.9 from 61 ratings.
Do Dad's Monster House or Detective Mimo have ads?
Neither Dad's Monster House nor Detective Mimo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dad's Monster House or Detective Mimo?
Dad's Monster House ships an update every 2 months, and Detective Mimo weekly. Most recently, Dad's Monster House was updated on November 2, 2026 and Detective Mimo on November 3, 2026.

Other comparisons