Beyond Ynth vs Monument Valley 3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Beyond Ynth
Embark on an epic adventure as a small bug on a journey to restore light. Traverse diverse and dangerous environments, solve intricate puzzles by manipulating labyrinth boxes, and collect light-giving gems to defeat dark spiders. Features include a rewind option, solution videos, and over 80 levels.
- iPhone 5 display support
- Rewind Feature
- Solution Videos
- 80 levels with variety
- 15 hours of gameplay
- Original music and voice acting
- High-score lists and achievements
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7th IMGA "GRAND PRIX" WINNER! also available for iPad and Mac OSX Embark on an epic adventure that will take you beyond anything you have ever experienced before! - iPhone 5 display support - Never-before-seen gameplay - 1 year in the making This is the story of Kribl, a little bug on a big journey to bring light back to the Kingdom of Kriblonia. Help him to successfully traverse unexplored terrifying territories and find all the light-giving Dazzly Diamonds that were stolen by the Four Dark Spiders of the Apocalypse! Gameplay: Move, turn and traverse labyrinth boxes which help you to safely reach the other end of each level. Beware of traps and deadly dangers! During your journey you'll face dry dusty deserts, virulent volcano valleys, dank dark foggy forests and icy mountain peaks with treacherous slippery slopes. Each of these territories brings its own surprises and you'll find yourself pushing boxes, climbing platforms, jumping, sliding, falling - in every imaginable situation. All these actions require visionary thinking as each level contains puzzling structures which need to be turned, moved and navigated in order to get through. Use your wits to escape scorching sunbeams, freezing weather conditions and dangerous lava pits. You have to see this game in motion to truly understand how amazing it is. Follow the link at the end of the description below to see the game in action. ***MEDIA REVIEWS*** SlideToPlay: MUST HAVE 4/4: "Extremely well designed levels"; "..you might lose weeks of productivity" TouchArcade: "The entire game is incredibly unique and each level is cleverly designed from beginning to end." Appadvice: "brilliant artwork that looks great on the retina display and iPad..;"great soundtrack.." AppSpy.com: GREAT 5/5: "Beyond Ynth is a class act that is definitely worth checking out.." Gizmodo: "..the graphics are very nice and the game has a high level of polish" 148apps: "It nails down the details that so many other puzzle games miss."; "awesome theme song (it’s amazing!)" iApps.im: "SUPERB! 5/5! The most innovative puzzle game ever!" FEATURES: ++ iPhone 5 display support. ++ NEW: Rewind Feature! ++ NEW: Solution Videos! ++ 80 levels with huge variety. ++ 15 hours of fun platform puzzling. ++ Original music and songs, recorded in a studio. ++ Voice acting. ++ Storybook with hand-drawn illustrations. ++ High-score lists and achievements. ++ Beautiful graphics and animations. ++ Super-smooth dimensional scrolling. ++ Realistic physics gameplay elements. ++ Tons of fun sound effects. ++ Official successor to the critically-acclaimed "Ynth". If you're still uncertain about the game, please watch the exciting gameplay trailer. Please open up YouTube and search for Beyond Ynth or use this direct link: http://tinyurl.com/beyondynth
Monument Valley 3
Embark on a new puzzle adventure guiding a young apprentice through a world of shifting architecture and rising tides. Solve mind-bending puzzles by defying perspective and reshaping structures. Explore beautiful environments and unlock a captivating expansion with a single in-app purchase.
- Solve mind-bending puzzles
- Defy perspective and twist gravity
- Explore beautiful, shifting environments
- Guide Noor on a new voyage
- Unlock Garden of Life expansion
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– Try Before You Buy! – Play the first two chapters of Monument Valley 3 for free, then unlock the full game – including The Garden of Life expansion – with a single in-app purchase! ==== Set sail for adventure in this new installment of the award-winning Monument Valley game series, exploring an expansive and beautiful world of puzzles. Begin a thrilling new voyage into an enchanting puzzle world. Guide Noor, a young apprentice, through a world of shifting architecture and rising tides as she seeks to restore the fading light. DEFY PERSPECTIVE TO SOLVE PUZZLES Twist gravity. Shift perspectives. Reshape ancient structures. Every puzzle is a new challenge in logic, intuition and imagination. CHANGE THE WORLD AS YOU EXPLORE From serene temples to crumbling ruins, journey through mesmerising environments bursting with colour, mystery, and meaning. SET SAIL THROUGH RISING TIDES Navigate across shifting seas. Your boat companion is the key to unlocking long-lost secrets and hidden paths. COMPLETE NOOR'S JOURNEY WITH THE GARDEN OF LIFE Embark on a captivating new adventure with Noor in The Garden of Life, the expansion to Monument Valley 3. This continuation of Noor’s voyage features four breathtaking new chapters, each filled with mind-bending puzzles to solve. Grow your village, form emotional bonds with your community, and seek out additional hidden puzzles waiting to be discovered. Monument Valley 3 is free-to-start with no ads. Play the opening chapters for free, and unlock the rest of the story - including the Garden of Life expansion - with a single in-app purchase. KEY FEATURES • Solve mind-bending puzzles across breathtaking spaces • Discover new environments shaped by illusion and perspective • Experience a rich, emotional journey through impossible geometry and sacred light ustwo games are proud independent developers, best known for the award-winning Monument Valley series, Land's End, Assemble with Care, and Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Monument Valley 3 at Free against Beyond Ynth's $1.99. Monument Valley 3 also leads on ratings volume (4.9K vs 41) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Beyond Ynth's advantage is review sentiment (96% vs 78%) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.0). On rating, 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
Monument Valley 3 is free to download; Beyond Ynth costs $1.99 up front. Beyond Ynth sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Monument Valley 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Beyond Ynth against 4.9 for Monument Valley 3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monument Valley 3 has 4.9K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Beyond Ynth's written reviews are positive against 78% of Monument Valley 3's.
Beyond Ynth ships an update every 2 months, Monument Valley 3 every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.
| Parameter | Beyond Ynth | Monument Valley 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (41 ratings) — better | 4.9 (4.9K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 95.9% of reviews — better | 77.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 41 | 4.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #101 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 555 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG | ustwo games |
Customer experience
Beyond Ynth
Monument Valley 3
Bugs and requests
Beyond Ynth
Reported bugs
2 issues- DLC not working for some users
- Compatibility issues on older devices
Requested features
3 requests- More levels and content updates
- Ability to save progress and resume later
- Improved background music
Monument Valley 3
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Beyond Ynth
- DLC Extra Level Pack (16 levels)$0.99
Monument Valley 3
- Unlock Full Game$5.99
Questions
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