# MISTICO vs Ghost In The Mirror

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ghost In The Mirror at 96% against MISTICO's 44%. Ghost In The Mirror also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0). MISTICO's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

MISTICO costs $3.99 and Ghost In The Mirror $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Ghost In The Mirror holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of MISTICO's written reviews are positive against 96% of Ghost In The Mirror's.

MISTICO ships an update every 2 weeks, Ghost In The Mirror every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MISTICO | Ghost In The Mirror |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mistico/id1548284677/reviews) | **[4.5 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-in-the-mirror/id6452726802/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **96.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 251 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [M9 Creative LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/996982055) | [Stefano Mazzotta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546727173) |

## What reviewers say

### MISTICO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mistico/id1548284677)

Embark on a mysterious adventure to a hidden island. Explore, collect items, and solve puzzles in a first-person point-and-click experience. Uncover the secrets of MISTICO using your wits and collected objects.

**Highlights:** First-person point and click gameplay, Collect, combine, and use items, Explore 3D environments, Solve logical puzzles, Automatic saving, Touchscreen controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ghost In The Mirror

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-in-the-mirror/id6452726802)

Embark on an episodic graphic adventure filled with humor, puzzles, and mystery. Guide characters through richly detailed 2D worlds, solve intricate puzzles, and make choices that shape the narrative. This game blends classic point-and-click elements with modern storytelling and a unique meta-narrative.

**Highlights:** Episodic graphic adventures, Storytelling and puzzles, Wild humor and fourth-wall breaks, 2D pixel-art exploration, Point-and-click gameplay, Choice-driven narrative, Original soundtrack and achievements

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MISTICO free?

MISTICO costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ghost In The Mirror free?

Ghost In The Mirror costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MISTICO or Ghost In The Mirror?

Ghost In The Mirror is rated higher. MISTICO averages 3.0 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Ghost In The Mirror averages 4.5 from 16 ratings.

### Do MISTICO or Ghost In The Mirror have ads?

Neither MISTICO nor Ghost In The Mirror shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MISTICO or Ghost In The Mirror?

MISTICO ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ghost In The Mirror every 6 months. Most recently, MISTICO was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ghost In The Mirror on October 30, 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.*