# Halloween Chronicles 2 vs Turtle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Turtle at 100% against Halloween Chronicles 2's 57%. Turtle also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Halloween Chronicles 2 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Turtle sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Halloween Chronicles 2 ships an update every 5 months, Turtle every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Halloween Chronicles 2 | Turtle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (872 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halloween-chronicles-2-masks/id1483565306/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **872** | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 898 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) | [OneTap Applications](https://appshunter.io/developer/1372223266) |

## What reviewers say

### Halloween Chronicles 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halloween-chronicles-2-masks/id1483565306)

Uncover the mystery behind cursed Halloween masks that turn people into monsters. Solve puzzles, find hidden objects, and embark on a thrilling adventure to save your family from the Boogeyman's influence. Explore a bonus chapter and collect unique items.

**Highlights:** Solve mask mystery, Find hidden objects, Play bonus chapter, Gather figurines and book pages, Use strategy guide

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribers' Full Game Unlock! | $8.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock! | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent graphics
- 🎃 Halloweeny atmosphere
- 💡 Interesting storyline
- ⏱️ Long gameplay duration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🕹️ Sensitivity issues with touch controls
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔒 Lack of family sharing

**Reported bugs**

- Expander not working
- Screen going dark during cutscenes
- Gear puzzles not functioning
- Game freezing when completing HO scenes in match-3 mode

**Requested features**

- Fix expander and window issues
- Improve visibility in dark cutscenes
- Resolve gear puzzle and end-game glitches


### Turtle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turtle/id6503701131)

This word game blends crossword-style clues with unique letter-removal mechanics. Solve daily puzzles, get letter hints, and compete with friends. Offers free and subscription-based "Tricky Turtle" puzzles.

**Highlights:** Crossword-style clues, Letter removal mechanics, Daily new puzzles, Competition with friends, Free and subscription tiers

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Turtle Subscription | $0.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Halloween Chronicles 2 free?

Halloween Chronicles 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Turtle free?

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

### Do Halloween Chronicles 2 or Turtle have ads?

Halloween Chronicles 2 shows ads; Turtle does not.

### Which is updated more often, Halloween Chronicles 2 or Turtle?

Halloween Chronicles 2 ships an update every 5 months, and Turtle every 2 weeks. Most recently, Halloween Chronicles 2 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Turtle on October 8, 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.*