# EDGE Extended vs Monument Valley

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EDGE Extended at none against Monument Valley's 1. EDGE Extended also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 81%) and price ($2.99 vs $3.99). Monument Valley's advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 117) and chart position (#5 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

EDGE Extended costs $2.99 and Monument Valley $3.99 up front. Monument Valley sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EDGE Extended asks for nothing beyond the download.

Monument Valley holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monument Valley has 17K ratings behind it against 117, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of EDGE Extended's written reviews are positive against 81% of Monument Valley's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

EDGE Extended ships an update every 3 months, Monument Valley every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | EDGE Extended | Monument Valley |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edge-extended/id455112100/reviews) | **[4.8 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monument-valley/id728293409/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 117 | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.8% of reviews** | 80.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#5** |
| Size | 29 MB | 324 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mobigame](https://appshunter.io/developer/300896021) | [ustwo games](https://appshunter.io/developer/297468910) |

## What reviewers say

### EDGE Extended

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edge-extended/id455112100)

Guide a cube through a geometric universe using telekinetic strength. This puzzle-platformer combines reflexes and enigmas across 48 original levels with new 3D graphics and unique music.

**Highlights:** 3D graphics engine, 48 original levels, 23 unique tunes, Telekinetic cube control, Platforming and enigmas, Bonus levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Stunning visuals
- 🎶 Excellent music and soundtrack
- 🕹️ Unique and challenging gameplay
- 🕹️ Addictive and fun
- 🕹️ Great for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 Inconsistent or unresponsive controls
- 🕹️ Some levels are too difficult
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on certain levels
- Controls become unresponsive at high speeds

**Requested features**

- More levels or content updates
- Level editor or creator
- Customizable controls


### Monument Valley

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Paid · Puzzle, #11 Top Paid · Adventure, #69 Top Paid · Games, #112 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 EDGE Extended free?

EDGE Extended costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Monument Valley free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EDGE Extended or Monument Valley?

Monument Valley is rated higher. EDGE Extended averages 4.6 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Monument Valley averages 4.8 from 17K ratings.

### Do EDGE Extended or Monument Valley have ads?

Neither EDGE Extended nor Monument Valley shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EDGE Extended or Monument Valley?

EDGE Extended ships an update every 3 months, and Monument Valley every 2 months. Most recently, EDGE Extended was updated on October 30, 2026 and Monument Valley 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.*