# Paranoia vs Horror in the Pacific

The clearest difference is ads: Horror in the Pacific at none against Paranoia's shown. Horror in the Pacific also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 83%) and ratings volume (44 vs 9). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paranoia sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Horror in the Pacific 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 — 4.6 for Paranoia against 4.6 for Horror in the Pacific. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 44 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Paranoia's written reviews are positive against 95% of Horror in the Pacific's.

Paranoia ships an update every 16 months, Horror in the Pacific every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paranoia | Horror in the Pacific |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paranoia/id482488903/reviews) | **[4.6 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horror-in-the-pacific/id1253765337/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **44** |
| Positive reviews | 82.6% of reviews | **95.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 9 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hosted Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/482415564) | [Craig Kadziolka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640438980) |

## What reviewers say

### Paranoia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paranoia/id482488903)

Navigate a complex narrative where your doctor might be your greatest threat. This multiple-choice game challenges you to survive a perilous situation.

**Highlights:** Multiple choice gameplay, Survival challenges, Narrative-driven, Interactive story

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertising | $4.99 | one-time |


### Horror in the Pacific

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horror-in-the-pacific/id1253765337)

Explore a bleak, Lovecraftian world in this open-world text-based adventure RPG. Investigate a missing person case on a remote Pacific island, uncovering macabre horrors with moments of dark comedy. This mobile adaptation of classic text adventures offers an engaging story and a sense of dread.

**Highlights:** Open world exploration, Text-based adventure gameplay, Lovecraftian horror theme, Engaging story progression, Moments of dark comedy, Investigation mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paranoia free?

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

### Is Horror in the Pacific free?

Horror in the Pacific is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Paranoia or Horror in the Pacific?

Horror in the Pacific is rated higher. Paranoia averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Horror in the Pacific averages 4.6 from 44 ratings.

### Do Paranoia or Horror in the Pacific have ads?

Paranoia shows ads; Horror in the Pacific does not.

### Which is updated more often, Paranoia or Horror in the Pacific?

Paranoia ships an update every 16 months, and Horror in the Pacific every 9 months. Most recently, Paranoia was updated on November 1, 2026 and Horror in the Pacific on November 2, 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.*