# Halloween Trouble 2 vs Ghost Engine

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ghost Engine at none against Halloween Trouble 2's 1. Ghost Engine also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 64 months). Halloween Trouble 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Halloween Trouble 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ghost Engine asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Halloween Trouble 2 against 5.0 for Ghost Engine. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Halloween Trouble 2 ships an update every 64 months, Ghost Engine every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Halloween Trouble 2 | Ghost Engine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halloween-trouble-2-match-3/id1532635517/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-engine/id6743984949/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 64 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 162 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [IronCode Gaming](https://appshunter.io/developer/708293162) | [Paragon Codeworks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/322894466) |

## What reviewers say

### Halloween Trouble 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halloween-trouble-2-match-3/id1532635517)

Restore a witch's cottage after it's been wrecked. Engage in family-friendly Match-3 gameplay with 100 levels, fun mini-games, and customizable options. Decorate and rebuild the home for a Halloween celebration.

**Highlights:** Match-3 gameplay, Cottage restoration and decoration, 100 levels, Included mini games, Adjustable gameplay options, New rune and tile types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |


### Ghost Engine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-engine/id6743984949)

Control a charming ghost train through a whimsical world, collecting Spritstones to power your journey. This game offers gentle thrills and colorful fun for players of all ages, featuring easy controls and a playful treasure hunt experience.

**Highlights:** Control a ghost train, Collect Spritstones, Explore whimsical worlds, Gentle thrills and fun, Easy controls, Treasure hunt gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Halloween Trouble 2 free?

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

### Is Ghost Engine free?

Ghost Engine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Halloween Trouble 2 or Ghost Engine?

Halloween Trouble 2 and Ghost Engine are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Halloween Trouble 2 or Ghost Engine have ads?

Ghost Engine shows ads; Halloween Trouble 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Halloween Trouble 2 or Ghost Engine?

Halloween Trouble 2 ships an update every 64 months, and Ghost Engine every 2 weeks. Most recently, Halloween Trouble 2 was updated on October 9, 2026 and Ghost Engine 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.*