# Solving it vs Haunted House

The clearest difference is rating: Solving it at 4.7 against Haunted House's 3.4. Solving it also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (323 vs 11). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solving it sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Haunted House sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Solving it holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solving it has 323 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Solving it's written reviews are positive against 44% of Haunted House's.

Solving it ships an update weekly, Haunted House every 8 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solving it | Haunted House |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solving-it/id1527742037/reviews)** | [3.4 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haunted-house-escape-game/id1611100482/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **323** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 43.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 352 MB | 215 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [魂动天下](https://appshunter.io/developer/1395851580) | [倩倩 皇甫](https://appshunter.io/developer/1286504416) |

## What reviewers say

### Solving it

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solving-it/id1527742037)

Embark on a puzzle-solving adventure where you'll use observation, judgment, and inference to complete commissions. Experience exquisite hand-drawn visuals, ingenious puzzles, and heartwarming stories.

**Highlights:** Puzzle solving challenges, Observation and inference mechanics, Hand-drawn graphics, Heartwarming story elements, Commission-based gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| solving_5tips | $0.99 | one-time |
| new player gitft | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 tips | $3.99 | one-time |
| solving_removeads | $3.99 | one-time |
| solving_50tips | $6.99 | one-time |
| solving_100tips | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 💡 Unique puzzle concept
- 🚀 Addictive and challenging
- 🎨 Appealing art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches preventing progress
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔋 Overheating issues on some devices
- 🤔 Unclear instructions or translations

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to interact with key objects (water dispenser, card reader)
- Inability to complete certain levels due to unresponsive controls
- Daily login rewards not working as expected
- Crashes or freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to save progress and resume
- Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version
- Improved controls and responsiveness


### Haunted House

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haunted-house-escape-game/id1611100482)

Embark on a thrilling escape room adventure in an abandoned old house. Uncover a family secret as you piece together clues to fulfill your grandfather's dying wish, but beware of mysterious inhabitants.

**Highlights:** Escape room puzzles, Mystery storyline, Interactive environment, Hidden object finding, Atmospheric horror elements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 36 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 70 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 180 coins | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solving it free?

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

### Is Haunted House free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Solving it or Haunted House?

Solving it is rated higher. Solving it averages 4.7 out of 5 from 323 ratings, while Haunted House averages 3.4 from 11 ratings.

### Do Solving it or Haunted House have ads?

Both Solving it and Haunted House show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solving it or Haunted House?

Solving it ships an update weekly, and Haunted House every 8 months. Most recently, Solving it was updated on November 3, 2026 and Haunted House on November 3, 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.*