Comparison

Dad's Monster House vs Spot the Same!

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

Spot the Same!

Features
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Spot the Same is a lightning-fast card matching game for quick battles with friends, family, or Sneaky Spot. Each round shows two cards. Every pair shares exactly one matching icon. See it first, tap it fast, and score before anyone else. Play live multiplayer with a room code, jump into solo mode, earn XP, unlock hats and crowns, show off avatar borders, and climb the leaderboards. Why you’ll love it: * Instant fun: learn in seconds, master with practice * Real-time multiplayer: join via QR or code * Solo mode: race Sneaky Spot across different decks and difficulties * Rewards: unlock hats, crowns, borders, stars, and titles * Friends and stats: compare XP, wins, and fastest taps * Quick rematches: one tap to play again with the same group How it works: * Create a game or start solo mode * Two cards appear * Find the one icon they share * Tap first to score * Earn XP, unlock rewards, and brag a little Great for * Parties, classrooms, and team icebreakers * Family game night * Coffee breaks and quick play sessions * Kids and grown-ups

Screenshots

Dad's Monster House4 screens
Spot the Same!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Spot the Same! at every 2 days against Dad's Monster House's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Spot the Same! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dad's Monster House ships an update every 2 months, Spot the Same! every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Dad's Monster House versus Spot the Same!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDad's Monster HouseSpot the Same!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (156 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings156 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2.3 GB79 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCOTTONGAME Network Technology Co., Ltd.Matthew Smithson

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

Spot the Same!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dad's Monster House

One-time1
  • Purchase game$1.99
1 purchases

Spot the Same!

One-time1
  • Spot the Same! Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Dad's Monster House free?
Dad's Monster House is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spot the Same! free?
Spot the Same! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dad's Monster House or Spot the Same! have ads?
Neither Dad's Monster House nor Spot the Same! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dad's Monster House or Spot the Same!?
Dad's Monster House ships an update every 2 months, and Spot the Same! every 2 days. Most recently, Dad's Monster House was updated on November 2, 2026 and Spot the Same! on October 25, 2026.

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