Comparison

Dad's Monster House vs VT Harmony

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
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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

VT Harmony

Embark on a visual novel adventure as a lonely TV-boy who receives an unexpected message from a stranger bunny. Explore a narrative with branching paths and discover multiple unique endings.

Highlights
  • Interactive visual novel
  • Branching narrative
  • Multiple endings
  • Character interaction
  • Story-driven gameplay
Features
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Play as VT a lonely TV-boy that want to be alone until the unexpected message from an stranger bunny named IV. Discover the different endings of the game.

Screenshots

Dad's Monster House4 screens
VT Harmony4 screens

Verdict

The call

Dad's Monster House and VT Harmony both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of VT Harmony's written reviews are positive against 84% of Dad's Monster House's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Dad's Monster House sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and VT Harmony sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Dad's Monster House against 4.7 for VT Harmony. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 156 and 254 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Dad's Monster House's written reviews are positive against 93% of VT Harmony's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dad's Monster House ships an update every 2 months, VT Harmony every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Dad's Monster House versus VT Harmony: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDad's Monster HouseVT Harmony
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (156 ratings) — better4.7 (254 ratings)
Positive reviews83.8% of reviews93.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings156254 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2.3 GB149 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperCOTTONGAME Network Technology Co., Ltd.Juan Amaro

Customer experience

Dad's Monster House

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

VT Harmony

All ratings254 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews245 reviews
Positive93.1%
Neutral4.1%
Negative2.9%

User reviews

Dad's Monster House

From 156 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

VT Harmony

From 254 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Engaging story and characters
  • 👍 Visually appealing art style
  • 💕 Emotional and heartwarming moments
  • 🎨 Unique and creative game design

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Premium content locked behind paywall
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • ⚠️ Concerning age gap between characters
  • 🕰️ Short game length

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'
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  • 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
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  • Ability to skip between scenes
  • Optional music and sounds
  • Camera function for clues
  • More character interaction/side quests

VT Harmony

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Difficulty progressing past certain episodes
  • Inconsistent save functionality

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free content and episodes
  • Ability to access all endings without premium
  • Improved grammar and writing
  • Expansion of story and lore

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dad's Monster House

One-time1
  • Purchase game$1.99
1 purchases

VT Harmony

One-time1
  • VT Harmony Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Dad's Monster House free?
Dad's Monster House is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VT Harmony free?
VT Harmony is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dad's Monster House or VT Harmony?
Dad's Monster House is rated higher. Dad's Monster House averages 4.7 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while VT Harmony averages 4.7 from 254 ratings.
Do Dad's Monster House or VT Harmony have ads?
Neither Dad's Monster House nor VT Harmony shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dad's Monster House or VT Harmony?
Dad's Monster House ships an update every 2 months, and VT Harmony every 5 weeks. Most recently, Dad's Monster House was updated on November 2, 2026 and VT Harmony on November 3, 2026.

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