# Scribblenauts Remix vs Monument Valley

The clearest difference is rating: Monument Valley at 4.8 against Scribblenauts Remix's 3.6. Monument Valley also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 50%) and ratings volume (17K vs 2.5K). Scribblenauts Remix's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $3.99) and chart position (#3 vs #10). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scribblenauts Remix costs $0.99 and Monument Valley $3.99 up front. Scribblenauts Remix sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Monument Valley sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Monument Valley holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monument Valley has 17K ratings behind it against 2.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Scribblenauts Remix's written reviews are positive against 81% of Monument Valley's.

Scribblenauts Remix ships an update every 5 weeks, Monument Valley every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scribblenauts Remix | Monument Valley |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [3.6 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribblenauts-remix/id444844790/reviews) | **[4.8 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monument-valley/id728293409/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.3% of reviews | **80.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | #10 |
| Size | 204 MB | 324 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Warner Bros.](https://appshunter.io/developer/298372283) | [ustwo games](https://appshunter.io/developer/297468910) |

## What reviewers say

### Scribblenauts Remix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribblenauts-remix/id444844790)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Word, #29 Top Paid · Puzzle, #189 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

This puzzle game challenges players to solve problems by creating and bringing to life any object imaginable. With a vast vocabulary of words, players can summon unique items and creatures to overcome obstacles. It offers extensive replayability with unlimited solutions and different outcomes.

**Highlights:** Create and summon any object, Solve 50+ challenging levels, Unlimited sandbox playground, Share creations on social media, Voice input for object creation, Playable avatars, Cross-device play with iCloud

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WORLD PASS | $0.99 | one-time |
| MYTHICAL CREATURES | $0.99 | one-time |
| HISTORICAL FIGURES | $0.99 | one-time |
| GOODIES & BADDIES | $0.99 | one-time |
| MONSTERS | $0.99 | one-time |
| GRAB BAG | $0.99 | one-time |
| Playground Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Avatar Super Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and creative
- 👍 Great way to think outside the box
- 🤩 Amazing, entertaining game
- 💡 Allows you to create anything

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🤑 Requires additional purchases for more content
- 🤔 Levels reset progress
- 🤨 Confusing level progression

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not registering as completed
- Incompatible with newer iOS devices
- Playground mode crashes
- Progress not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Bigger sandbox/free-play area
- More customization options for Maxwell
- Ability to create own characters
- More free content updates


### Monument Valley

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monument-valley/id728293409)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Paid · Puzzle, #17 Top Paid · Adventure, #85 Top Paid · Games, #125 Top Paid (US App Store)

Explore a world of impossible architecture and optical illusions. Guide a silent princess through stunningly beautiful, hand-crafted monuments by manipulating the environment. Uncover hidden paths and solve puzzles in this surreal exploration game.

**Highlights:** Impossible architecture manipulation, Optical illusion puzzles, Surreal exploration, Hand-crafted worlds, Intuitive twist and drag controls, Reactive soundscape

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Forgotten Shores | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Stunning visuals and graphics
- 🎶 Soothing and atmospheric audio
- 🧠 Clever and mind-bending puzzles
- 🕰️ Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕹️ Puzzles can be too easy at times
- ⏱️ Game is relatively short in length
- 💰 Expensive for the amount of content
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes reported

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not loading or freezing on certain devices
- Inability to purchase or access DLC/expansion content
- Compatibility issues with recent iOS updates

**Requested features**

- More levels and chapters to extend the gameplay
- Increased difficulty and challenge in later puzzles
- Ability to save progress and resume levels
- Support for newer device screen sizes and resolutions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scribblenauts Remix free?

Scribblenauts Remix costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Monument Valley free?

Monument Valley costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Scribblenauts Remix or Monument Valley?

Monument Valley is rated higher. Scribblenauts Remix averages 3.6 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Monument Valley averages 4.8 from 17K ratings.

### Do Scribblenauts Remix or Monument Valley have ads?

Neither Scribblenauts Remix nor Monument Valley shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scribblenauts Remix or Monument Valley?

Scribblenauts Remix ships an update every 5 weeks, and Monument Valley every 2 months. Most recently, Scribblenauts Remix was updated on October 26, 2026 and Monument Valley on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Scribblenauts Remix or Monument Valley?

Scribblenauts Remix currently peaks at #3 in the App Store charts, and Monument Valley at #10. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*