# 29 Seconds vs Call the Monster

The clearest difference is rating: 29 Seconds at 5.0 against Call the Monster's 4.5. 29 Seconds also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). Call the Monster's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 29 Seconds sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $48.99 per year and Call the Monster sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

29 Seconds holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Call the Monster has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

29 Seconds ships an update fortnightly, Call the Monster every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 29 Seconds | Call the Monster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/29-seconds/id1610863668/reviews)** | [4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-the-monster/id6754235892/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | — | 87.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Brandplate Media Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599938271) | [Ryan Borker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847302567) |

## What reviewers say

### 29 Seconds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/29-seconds/id1610863668)

This app helps you achieve goals through daily audio check-ins. Record brief reviews of your day based on prompts, then summarize them weekly. A premium subscription unlocks unlimited backups, group creation, and multi-device access.

**Highlights:** Daily audio reviews, Weekly summaries, Goal achievement tracking, Premium subscription options, Accountability groups, Multi-device support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium account. | $48.99 | per year |
| Coin Pack (1 Gold, 3 Silver) | $38.99 | one-time |


### Call the Monster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-the-monster/id6754235892)

This app uses customizable monster voices to encourage children's good behavior. Parents can select from various creatures and use pre-written scripts for common scenarios, with in-call controls to manage the interaction.

**Highlights:** Customizable monster voices, Realistic creature calls, Professionally written scripts, In-call parental controls, Multiple fear modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 29 Seconds free?

29 Seconds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Call the Monster free?

Call the Monster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 29 Seconds or Call the Monster?

29 Seconds is rated higher. 29 Seconds averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Call the Monster averages 4.5 from 13 ratings.

### Do 29 Seconds or Call the Monster have ads?

Neither 29 Seconds nor Call the Monster shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 29 Seconds or Call the Monster?

29 Seconds ships an update fortnightly, and Call the Monster every 5 weeks. Most recently, 29 Seconds was updated on November 3, 2026 and Call the Monster 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.*