# Little Misfortune vs Unpacking

The clearest difference is rating: Unpacking at 4.8 against Little Misfortune's 4.4. Unpacking also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (6.8K vs 417). Little Misfortune's advantage is price ($6.99 vs $9.99). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Little Misfortune costs $6.99 and Unpacking $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Unpacking holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unpacking has 6.8K ratings behind it against 417, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Little Misfortune's written reviews are positive against 74% of Unpacking's.

Little Misfortune ships an update every 4 weeks, Unpacking every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Little Misfortune | Unpacking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$6.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (417 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-misfortune/id1483030972/reviews) | **[4.8 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unpacking/id6450058135/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 417 | **6.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 69.1% of reviews | **73.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #87 | **#18** |
| Size | 1.8 GB | 549 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Killmonday Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1203318751) | [Balor Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896756778) |

## What reviewers say

### Little Misfortune

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-misfortune/id1483030972)

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Paid · Casual, #171 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on an interactive story as an imaginative 8-year-old seeking Eternal Happiness for her mother. Explore a world filled with both sweet and dark characters, where your choices matter. Unravel mysteries in the woods with your new friend, Mr. Voice.

**Highlights:** Pet various creatures, Explore a pet cemetery, Full voice acting, Encounter mysteries, Make impactful choices, Original art and soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Cute and dark game
- 👍 Interesting story and characters
- 💯 Amazing graphics and voice acting
- 🎨 Beautiful art style
- 🤔 Thought-provoking themes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes, especially in Benjamin's house
- 🔇 Audio issues (no sound, glitchy audio)
- 🤔 Ending feels abrupt/unsatisfying
- 🤷‍♀️ Choices don't seem to impact the story much
- 🔍 Bugs prevent full completion of the game

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to use the VHS player in Benjamin's house
- Glitches with ghost character models
- Resolution issues on certain devices
- Audio not working after resuming the game

**Requested features**

- More puzzles and gameplay elements
- Longer story/additional content
- Ability to finish the game without crashes
- Controller support
- Parental controls/age-appropriate content


### Unpacking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unpacking/id6450058135)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Paid · Casual, #25 Top Paid · Puzzle, #177 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Experience a zen puzzle game where you unpack belongings into new homes. Discover a life story through the items you place, creating satisfying living spaces. Enjoy meditative gameplay with no pressure, perfect for unwinding.

**Highlights:** Unpack homes from single rooms to entire houses, Meditative gameplay with no timers or scores, Explore domestic environments and arrange items, Discover a character's story through possessions, Mobile-optimized with touch controls and haptics, Handcrafted story experience

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Gorgeous graphics and art style
- 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying unpacking and organizing
- 💕 Heartwarming and engaging story

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Game is too short
- 💰 Expensive for the content provided
- 🔁 Repetitive after completing the main story

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with placing certain items in the correct spots
- Glitches preventing level completion

**Requested features**

- More levels and stories to unpack
- Ability to play as different characters
- Expanded gameplay with additional rooms/houses
- Customization options for rooms and decor


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Little Misfortune free?

Little Misfortune costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Unpacking free?

Unpacking costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Little Misfortune or Unpacking?

Unpacking is rated higher. Little Misfortune averages 4.4 out of 5 from 417 ratings, while Unpacking averages 4.8 from 6.8K ratings.

### Do Little Misfortune or Unpacking have ads?

Neither Little Misfortune nor Unpacking shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Little Misfortune or Unpacking?

Little Misfortune ships an update every 4 weeks, and Unpacking every 5 days. Most recently, Little Misfortune was updated on November 4, 2026 and Unpacking on November 4, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Little Misfortune or Unpacking?

Little Misfortune currently peaks at #87 in the App Store charts, and Unpacking at #18. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*