Comparison

Monument Valley 2+ vs PPKP+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Monument Valley 2+

Guide a mother and child through a world of magical architecture and illusionary pathways. Solve meditative puzzles by manipulating the environment to uncover the secrets of Sacred Geometry. This standalone adventure features stunning visuals and an immersive soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Guide mother and child through magical architecture
  • Discover illusionary pathways
  • Solve delightful puzzles
  • Explore stunning environments
  • Manipulate architecture
  • Includes new chapter 'The Lost Forest'
Features
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The celebrated adventure Monument Valley 2+ has come to Apple Arcade! Guide a mother and her child as they embark on a journey through magical architecture, discovering illusionary pathways and delightful puzzles as you learn the secrets of the Sacred Geometry. Help Ro as she teaches her child about the mysteries of the valley, exploring stunning environments and manipulating architecture to guide them on their way. Now including a brand new chapter ‘The Lost Forest’, created as part of Playing for the Planet’s Green Game Jam to help raise awareness for the conservation of trees. ===== A STANDALONE ADVENTURE A completely new story from the Monument Valley universe. You don’t need to have previously played Monument Valley+ to enjoy Monument Valley 2+. INDIVIDUALLY CRAFTED PUZZLES Enjoy beautiful levels filled with illusory, meditative puzzles, using brand new interactions to explore the changing dynamics between characters. CONTEMPORARY VISUALS Artwork inspired by an eclectic mixture of architectural styles, artistic movements and personal influences, each translated into stunning geometric structures. BEAUTIFUL AUDIO Immerse yourself in uniquely melodic interactive soundscapes, tailored perfectly to every step of Ro and her child’s journey. =====

About

PPKP+

Become a hero and rebuild a city under attack by monsters. Smash cars for materials, train in martial arts, and upgrade your abilities in the lab to become the ultimate monster hunter. Replenish your strength and gain experience in the restaurant to face challenges.

Highlights
  • Smash cars for building materials
  • Train martial arts and learn techniques
  • Upgrade abilities in the laboratory
  • Replenish strength and gain experience
  • Receive hints from city inhabitants
  • Discover hidden techniques
Features
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Suddenly the Monster Corps attacks and breaks the city. Be the hero who will revive the city while taking down monsters. - Scrapyard Get building materials by smashing old cars to pieces. - Restaurant Replenish your strength and boost your combo powers while gaining needed experience to level up. Don't worry about losing some fights; the restaurant is always open to satisfy your appetite. So go out and challenge those monsters again and again. - Dojo Ancient scrolls of martial arts are available for you to learn. Learning more martial arts allows you to upgrade the dojo and learn much more. Don't forget to check the hidden room for the forbidden techniques. - Laboratory Do you want upgrades? The laboratory has them. From special goggles that let's you see the monsters weaknesses, to power ups that will make you the best monster hunter, the laboratory has them all. Some power ups will gain experience if equipped at your house. - People Tapping on people in the city will give you some nice hints. Animals also deserve some of your tender taps.

Screenshots

Monument Valley 2+4 screens
PPKP+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Monument Valley 2+ at 4.8 against PPKP+'s 4.2. Monument Valley 2+ also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 56%) and ratings volume (577 vs 54). PPKP+'s advantage is update cadence (every 6 months vs every 25 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Monument Valley 2+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monument Valley 2+ has 577 ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Monument Valley 2+'s written reviews are positive against 56% of PPKP+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monument Valley 2+ ships an update every 25 months, PPKP+ every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Monument Valley 2+ versus PPKP+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonument Valley 2+PPKP+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (577 ratings) — better4.2 (54 ratings)
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews — better55.7% of reviews
Number of ratings577 — better54
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size333 MB125 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developerustwo gamesSHIMADA TOSHIHIRO

Customer experience

Monument Valley 2+

All ratings577 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral3.5%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews342 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral5.0%
Negative4.1%

PPKP+

All ratings54 ratings
Positive79.6%
Neutral7.4%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive55.7%
Neutral12.3%
Negative32.1%

Bugs and requests

Monument Valley 2+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PPKP+

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Character stats reset to level one when app is closed and reopened
  • Sound settings revert to maximum volume despite being turned off
  • Audio clicks and pops on iPhone 14 and similar devices
  • Game buttons occasionally unresponsive during combat
  • Hard crash when attempting to upload save to cloud
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  • Save file duplication bug affecting all save slots
  • Game freezes or becomes unresponsive after map selection
  • Inconsistent boss damage calculations (shield damage varies wildly)
  • Frame rate stuttering and performance issues (feels like 20fps)

Requested features

11 requests
  • Controller support for better gameplay experience
  • Remove or significantly reduce gas/stamina timer for Arcade version
  • Increase gem/diamond earning rates or add alternative acquisition methods
  • Add comprehensive in-game tutorials and guides for new players
  • Implement persistent sound settings across app sessions
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  • Add multiplayer functionality
  • Create additional levels and content beyond current map
  • Add gym or alternative facility to restaurant for variety
  • Implement currency sink for excess gems/coins after shop completion
  • Reduce gas refill timer from 15 minutes to 5 minutes
  • Add daily free gem refill option

In-app purchases

None

Monument Valley 2+

No in-app purchases

None

PPKP+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Monument Valley 2+ free?
Monument Valley 2+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PPKP+ free?
PPKP+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Monument Valley 2+ or PPKP+?
Monument Valley 2+ is rated higher. Monument Valley 2+ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 577 ratings, while PPKP+ averages 4.2 from 54 ratings.
Do Monument Valley 2+ or PPKP+ have ads?
Neither Monument Valley 2+ nor PPKP+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Monument Valley 2+ or PPKP+?
Monument Valley 2+ ships an update every 25 months, and PPKP+ every 6 months. Most recently, Monument Valley 2+ was updated on September 24, 2026 and PPKP+ on September 21, 2026.

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