# SIMULACRA 2 vs Monsters & Socks

The clearest difference is price: Monsters & Socks at Free against SIMULACRA 2's $4.99. Monsters & Socks also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). SIMULACRA 2's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 1) and chart position (#86 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Monsters & Socks is free to download; SIMULACRA 2 costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Monsters & Socks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SIMULACRA 2 has 1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | SIMULACRA 2 | Monsters & Socks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simulacra-2/id1471257532/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monsters-and-socks/id1564423935/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 67.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#86** | — |
| Size | 2.3 GB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KAIGAN GAMES OUe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1252035453) | [Lisbon Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/320636134) |

## What reviewers say

### SIMULACRA 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simulacra-2/id1471257532)

**Currently charting:** #86 Top Paid · Role Playing, #162 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Investigate a mysterious death by exploring a simulated phone, uncovering deleted files, and piecing together clues. Unravel the truth behind an influencer's demise and solve the case before it's too late.

**Highlights:** Simulated phone investigation, Restore deleted files with AI, Non-linear narrative, Live-action cast, Original soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging story
- 🎨 Impressive visuals
- 🕵️‍♂️ Immersive gameplay
- 🕹️ Multiple endings
- 🔍 Detailed investigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🕰️ Timed choices too short
- 🔇 Audio issues (freezing, background noise)
- 🔍 Progression blockers
- 🤖 Uneven acting quality

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing after cutscenes
- Inability to progress past certain points
- Saved progress not loading correctly
- Conversations and interactions getting stuck
- Audio/video playback issues

**Requested features**

- Full screen and controller support
- In-game note taking
- Ability to skip cutscenes on replays
- Checkpoint/level select feature


### Monsters & Socks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monsters-and-socks/id1564423935)

Transform family outings into engaging adventures for children. This game gamifies walks and tours, encouraging kids to explore the real world. Get them off the couch and discovering their surroundings.

**Highlights:** Gamify tours and walks, Engage children in outdoor exploration, Encourage physical activity, Real-world detective gameplay

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SIMULACRA 2 free?

SIMULACRA 2 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Monsters & Socks free?

Monsters & Socks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SIMULACRA 2 or Monsters & Socks?

Monsters & Socks is rated higher. SIMULACRA 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Monsters & Socks averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SIMULACRA 2 or Monsters & Socks have ads?

Neither SIMULACRA 2 nor Monsters & Socks shows ads.

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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.*