# The Ghost vs Ice Scream United

The clearest difference is rating: Ice Scream United at 4.2 against The Ghost's 3.9. The Ghost's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (4.5K vs 369). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Ghost sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Ice Scream United sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ice Scream United holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Ghost has 4.5K ratings behind it against 369, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of The Ghost's written reviews are positive against 67% of Ice Scream United's.

The Ghost ships an update every 2 weeks, Ice Scream United every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Ghost | Ice Scream United |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ghost-multiplayer-horror/id1557035248/reviews) | **[4.2 (369 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ice-scream-united-multiplayer/id1668787625/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 369 |
| Positive reviews | 60.1% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#66** | — |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 403 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Gameplier Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538782408) | [KEPLERIANS SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/692765725) |

## What reviewers say

### The Ghost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ghost-multiplayer-horror/id1557035248)

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Free · Adventure, #147 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Team up with friends to survive terrifying haunted locations. Escape as a survivor or hunt them down as a ghost. Can you escape before it's too late?

**Highlights:** Multiplayer co-op survival, Play as survivor or ghost, Multiple haunted locations, Escape or hunt mechanics, Up to 5 players

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Email Sign Up | $0.99 | one-time |
| StPatrick hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| XP Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold XP Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Best Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Great Resources Deal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Top Hat | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cowboy Hat | $2.99 | one-time |
| Plague Hat | $3.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| XP Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold XP Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hot Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold XP Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| XP Pack 4 | $20.99 | one-time |
| XP Pack 5 | $41.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun multiplayer experience
- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 💡 Unique monster mechanics
- 👍 Good for playing with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Microphone issues
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Difficulty balancing
- 🐛 Matchmaking problems

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to revive teammates
- Ghosts/monsters behaving unexpectedly
- Lobby/matchmaking issues
- Audio problems

**Requested features**

- More maps and monsters
- Difficulty settings
- Ability to see teammates on map
- Sprint/stamina feature


### Ice Scream United

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ice-scream-united-multiplayer/id1668787625)

Experience a cooperative horror escape from an ice cream factory. Work with up to three other players to solve puzzles and evade a villain controlled by a fifth player. Craft weapons, defend your team, and compete for the highest score in this thrilling multiplayer adventure.

**Highlights:** Cooperative multiplayer gameplay, Play as the villain Rod, Craft weapons to defend, Solve puzzles to escape, Private matches with friends, Quick-time event showdowns, Spectator mode

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun multiplayer experience
- 🚀 Great game mechanics
- 💡 Interesting alternate history premise

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🕰️ Short game duration
- 🕹️ Janky controls

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing during loading screens
- Inability to join public servers
- Inconsistent collision detection
- Desync issues between players

**Requested features**

- Add more maps and locations
- Implement voice chat
- Introduce character customization
- Balance gameplay between Rod and children
- Add more game modes and difficulty levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Ghost free?

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

### Is Ice Scream United free?

Ice Scream United is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Ghost or Ice Scream United?

Ice Scream United is rated higher. The Ghost averages 3.9 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while Ice Scream United averages 4.2 from 369 ratings.

### Do The Ghost or Ice Scream United have ads?

Both The Ghost and Ice Scream United show ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Ghost or Ice Scream United?

The Ghost ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ice Scream United every 2 months. Most recently, The Ghost was updated on October 25, 2026 and Ice Scream United on October 24, 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.*