# Dad's Monster House vs Dark Notes

Dad's Monster House and Dark Notes both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Dad's Monster House's written reviews are positive against 43% of Dark Notes's. Dad's Monster House also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Dark Notes's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16). 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 Dark Notes sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.7 for Dark Notes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dad's Monster House has 156 ratings behind it against 30, 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 43% of Dark Notes's.

Dad's Monster House ships an update every 2 months, Dark Notes every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dad's Monster House | Dark Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dads-monster-house/id1357577305/reviews)** | [4.7 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-notes-horror-games/id6480274643/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **156** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | **83.8% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2.3 GB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [COTTONGAME Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/981521029) | [FUNNY GAME CO.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1182682106) |

## 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


### Dark Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-notes-horror-games/id6480274643)

Explore a dark mystery and puzzle adventure across time and space. Unravel secrets from dual perspectives, solve challenging puzzles, and experience a gripping narrative in a realistic, immersive environment.

**Highlights:** Dual-protagonist perspective, Time and space exploration, Multiple versions of truth, Challenging puzzles, Realistic graphic style, Immersive atmosphere

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 14 gold coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30 gold coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 80 gold coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 190 gold coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 380 gold coins | $19.99 | 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 Dark Notes free?

Dark Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Dad's Monster House is rated higher. Dad's Monster House averages 4.7 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while Dark Notes averages 4.7 from 30 ratings.

### Do Dad's Monster House or Dark Notes have ads?

Dark Notes shows ads; Dad's Monster House does not.

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

Dad's Monster House ships an update every 2 months, and Dark Notes every 4 months. Most recently, Dad's Monster House was updated on October 21, 2026 and Dark Notes 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.*