# Dad's Monster House vs Death Squared Halfbrick+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dad's Monster House at 84% against Death Squared Halfbrick+'s 0%. Dad's Monster House also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.3) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Death Squared Halfbrick+'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dad's Monster House sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Death Squared Halfbrick+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dad's Monster House holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dad's Monster House has 156 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Dad's Monster House's written reviews are positive against 0% of Death Squared Halfbrick+'s.

Dad's Monster House ships an update every 2 months, Death Squared Halfbrick+ every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dad's Monster House | Death Squared Halfbrick+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dads-monster-house/id1357577305/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/death-squared-halfbrick-plus/id6737252897/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **156** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **83.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 2.3 GB | 362 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [COTTONGAME Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/981521029) | [Halfbrick Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) |

## 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


### Death Squared Halfbrick+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/death-squared-halfbrick-plus/id6737252897)

A mind-bending puzzle game where players must coordinate robots to solve intricate levels. It offers both solo and cooperative play with a humorous story and customizable robots. Enjoy a premium, ad-free experience with a subscription.

**Highlights:** 80+ puzzle levels, Co-op and solo play, Robot customization with hats, Bluetooth controller support, Fully voiced story, Bonus 'Vault Levels'

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dad's Monster House free?

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

### Is Death Squared Halfbrick+ free?

Death Squared Halfbrick+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dad's Monster House or Death Squared Halfbrick+?

Dad's Monster House is rated higher. Dad's Monster House averages 4.7 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while Death Squared Halfbrick+ averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Dad's Monster House or Death Squared Halfbrick+ have ads?

Neither Dad's Monster House nor Death Squared Halfbrick+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dad's Monster House or Death Squared Halfbrick+?

Dad's Monster House ships an update every 2 months, and Death Squared Halfbrick+ every 5 days. Most recently, Dad's Monster House was updated on October 21, 2026 and Death Squared Halfbrick+ on October 20, 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.*