The Manhole vs Urban Exploring Simulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Manhole
Explore a whimsical, interactive world filled with delightful characters and surprises. This award-winning digital playground offers endless discovery for children, featuring charming animations, original music, and engaging activities.
- Interactive world exploration
- Whimsical characters
- Original music and sounds
- Hand-rendered characters
- Award-winning design
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From the creators of Myst, The Manhole is a silly, delightful, interactive, busy-box-of-a-world that kids can explore and explore - finding something new around every corner. This award-winning romp transports children to the fanciful world around, above, and beneath what appears to be just an average, everyday manhole. But there is much more than meets the eye - have tea with a rabbit, wake up a walrus, nibble biscuits with a dragon, hang with a penguin, boat with an elephant, speak French with a turtle, and much more! First released in the 80s, the original version won rave reviews and numerous awards including "Best New Use of a Computer" from the Software Publishers Association. This Masterpiece Edition was produced in the 90s as a ground-up re-make of the original with meticulous computer-rendered scenes layered with delightful hand-rendered characters. There are over 30 original music compositions and scores of original sounds and voices.
Urban Exploring Simulator
Explore a creepy, abandoned mansion in this first-person thriller adventure. Uncover the dark secrets of a forgotten family by searching for clues and piecing together their tragic story. Immerse yourself in a suspenseful atmosphere with stunning graphics and captivating gameplay.
- First-person 3D exploration
- Creepy abandoned mansion setting
- Uncover dark secrets and mysteries
- Piece together a tragic family story
- Search for clues and take notes
- Suspenseful atmosphere and graphics
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Urban Exploring Simulator: Uncover the Dark Secrets of a Abandoned Forgotten Mansion Dive into the hauntingly beautiful open world of "Urban Exploring Simulator," a first-person 3D thriller adventure game. Embark on a gripping journey through an abandoned, creepy mansion, piecing together the enigmatic story of the family who once called it home. Immerse yourself in the mansion's spooky atmosphere as you navigate its intricately detailed interiors and hauntingly desolate exteriors. Each room holds fragments of the past, waiting for you to uncover. Your mission: to unravel the mystery surrounding the tragic fate of the mansion's inhabitants by meticulously searching for clues and making notes in your trusty notepad. The mansion, now a silent witness to sorrow, holds the key to understanding their final moments. Uncover hidden secrets and piece together a chilling story filled with suspense and dread. With stunning graphics, a captivating storyline, and immersive gameplay, "Urban Exploring Simulator" promises an unforgettable experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Discover hidden secrets, piece together the past, and find closure for the lost souls trapped within the mansion's spooky walls. Your choices matters, so look carefully for clues. Are you ready to uncover the truth? Download "Urban Exploring Simulator" today and begin your creepy journey into the unknown. - Privacy Policy: https://privacypolicyfilipalexandrow.crd.co/ - Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Manhole at 86% against Urban Exploring Simulator's 0%. The Manhole also leads on price ($1.99 vs $3.99). Urban Exploring Simulator's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 21 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On 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
The Manhole costs $1.99 and Urban Exploring Simulator $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Manhole ships an update every 21 months, Urban Exploring Simulator every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Manhole | Urban Exploring Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (23 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 309 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Cyan Worlds | Filip Alexandrow |
Customer experience
The Manhole
Urban Exploring Simulator
In-app purchases
The Manhole
No in-app purchases
Urban Exploring Simulator
No in-app purchases
Questions
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