# Dad's Monster House vs Eugene's Life

The clearest difference is ads: Dad's Monster House at none against Eugene's Life's shown. Dad's Monster House also leads on ratings volume (156 vs 42). Eugene's Life's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (94% vs 84%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Dad's Monster House against 4.6 for Eugene's Life. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 156 and 42 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Dad's Monster House's written reviews are positive against 94% of Eugene's Life's.

Dad's Monster House ships an update every 2 months, Eugene's Life every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dad's Monster House | Eugene's Life |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dads-monster-house/id1357577305/reviews)** | [4.6 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eugenes-life/id1659617082/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **156** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | 83.8% of reviews | **93.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2.3 GB | 258 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [COTTONGAME Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/981521029) | [gametornado](https://appshunter.io/developer/456365838) |

## 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


### Eugene's Life

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eugenes-life/id1659617082)

Navigate challenging environments by inflating, jumping, squeezing, and bouncing through obstacles. Solve simple puzzles using your intellect to reach the final flag in a world crafted from handmade plastiline objects. Embark on an adventure to save the world.

**Highlights:** Inflate, jump, squeeze, and bounce mechanics, Solve simple puzzles, Handmade plastiline art style, Navigate dangerous obstacles, Reach the final flag

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dad's Monster House free?

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

### Is Eugene's Life free?

Eugene's Life is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Dad's Monster House is rated higher. Dad's Monster House averages 4.7 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while Eugene's Life averages 4.6 from 42 ratings.

### Do Dad's Monster House or Eugene's Life have ads?

Eugene's Life shows ads; Dad's Monster House does not.

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

Dad's Monster House ships an update every 2 months, and Eugene's Life every 2 days. Most recently, Dad's Monster House was updated on October 21, 2026 and Eugene's Life on October 24, 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.*