Comparison

Dad's Monster House vs Hideaways Wonders

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

Hideaways Wonders

Embark on a journey to restore balance to a city of harmony and wisdom by solving over 100 spot-the-difference puzzles. Experience stunning visuals, inspiring music, and a unique blend of brain training, entertainment, and reflection.

Highlights
  • Over 100 spot-the-difference puzzles
  • Stunning 8K-rendered worlds
  • Inspiring soundtracks
  • Transformative chapters
  • Brain workout and entertainment
  • Meditation and reflection elements
Features
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Embark on an enlightening journey to save Equiloria, the city of harmony and wisdom, by restoring balance through over 100 meticulously crafted spot-the-difference wonders. With stunning 8K-rendered worlds, inspiring soundtracks, and transformative chapters, Hideaways presents a unique brain workout blended with entertainment, meditation, and reflection, where saving Equiloria is only one side of the quest.

Screenshots

Dad's Monster House4 screens
Hideaways Wonders4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Dad's Monster House at none against Hideaways Wonders's shown. Dad's Monster House also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 49%) and device support (4 vs 2). Hideaways Wonders's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 157) and chart position (#87 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Hideaways Wonders sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Hideaways Wonders. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hideaways Wonders has 2.4K ratings behind it against 157, 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 49% of Hideaways Wonders's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dad's Monster House ships an update every 2 months, Hideaways Wonders every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Dad's Monster House versus Hideaways Wonders: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDad's Monster HouseHideaways Wonders
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (157 ratings) — better4.7 (2.4K ratings)
Positive reviews83.8% of reviews — better49.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1572.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#87 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size2.3 GB1.2 GB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCOTTONGAME Network Technology Co., Ltd.RoadRocks

Customer experience

Dad's Monster House

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

Hideaways Wonders

All ratings2,338 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews132 reviews
Positive49.2%
Neutral14.4%
Negative36.4%

User reviews

Dad's Monster House

From 157 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

Hideaways Wonders

From 2.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Unusual quirky graphics
  • 👍 Beautiful game design
  • 👍 Enjoyable and relaxing gameplay
  • 👍 Lovely music

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Progress loss after updates
  • 💰 Paywall after initial levels
  • 💰 Hints require in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Unresponsive UI and sluggish controls
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs

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

Hideaways Wonders

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game progress lost after updates
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Saved progress not persisting between sessions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to mute background music
  • Ability to save progress and resume levels
  • More generous hint system
  • Improved visual feedback for user interactions

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dad's Monster House

One-time1
  • Purchase game$1.99
7 purchases

Hideaways Wonders

One-time7
  • Trickle(5 hints)$0.99
  • Breeze(10 hints)$1.99
  • Wonders Hint Duet$1.99
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  • Fount(20 hints)$2.99
  • Lucid Lens$2.99
  • Deluge(50 hints)$4.99
  • Grand W.$6.99

Questions

Is Dad's Monster House free?
Dad's Monster House is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hideaways Wonders free?
Hideaways Wonders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dad's Monster House or Hideaways Wonders?
Dad's Monster House is rated higher. Dad's Monster House averages 4.7 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while Hideaways Wonders averages 4.7 from 2.4K ratings.
Do Dad's Monster House or Hideaways Wonders have ads?
Hideaways Wonders shows ads; Dad's Monster House does not.
Which is updated more often, Dad's Monster House or Hideaways Wonders?
Dad's Monster House ships an update every 2 months, and Hideaways Wonders every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dad's Monster House was updated on November 11, 2026 and Hideaways Wonders on November 12, 2026.

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