Freddi Fish 3 vs Monument Valley 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Freddi Fish 3
Join junior detectives Freddi Fish and Luther as they investigate the disappearance of a prized conch shell at a festival. This engaging game encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making for young players.
- Underwater exploration
- Interactive environments with hidden surprises
- Problem-solving and decision-making challenges
- Music mini-games
- New characters to meet
- Replayable with changing item locations
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Freddi Fish 3: The Case of the Stolen Conch Shell Freddi and Luther have arrived at the Founder’s day festival but the celebrations have come to a halt because Luther’s Uncle Blenny, the Grand Exalted Keeper of the Conch, stands accused for it’s disappearance. Who is the real culprit? Dive into another case with our favorite Junior Detectives are we solve the Case of the stolen Conch Shell. —User Reviews— “This is a superb beginning computer game for ages 4 to 8. A lot of thinking (outside the box!), problem-solving and decision-making.” “This game is one of our favorite Humongous games. It is challenging, yet fun. Once you solve the mystery, they will change the locations of the items that you have to find, so it’s not mundane.” FEATURES: • Explore the underwater festival as Freddi and Luther in a title that changes at the start of each new game, giving a fresh new experience each time. • Every location is filled with wonders, a touch and who knows what will appear, with over 500 secret touchscreen points there’s a new surprise every time you play. • Fun music mini-games keep things lively for you and your child. • Many new characters to interact with. This product uses ScummVM which is released under the GNU GPL v2. For more information, please visit - https://www.scummvm.org The GNU GPL can be viewed here - https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Monument Valley 2
Guide a mother and child through a world of magical architecture and illusionary pathways. Solve meditative puzzles by manipulating the environment to uncover the secrets of Sacred Geometry. This standalone adventure offers a beautiful, impossible world with contemporary visuals and immersive audio.
- Guide mother and child through magical architecture
- Discover illusionary pathways and puzzles
- Learn secrets of Sacred Geometry
- Standalone new story
- Individually crafted puzzles
- Contemporary geometric visuals
- Beautiful interactive audio
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Guide a mother and her child as they embark on a journey through magical architecture, discovering illusionary pathways and delightful puzzles as you learn the secrets of the Sacred Geometry. Sequel to the Apple Game of the Year 2014, Monument Valley 2 presents a brand new adventure set in a beautiful and impossible world. Help Ro as she teaches her child about the mysteries of the valley, exploring stunning environments and manipulating architecture to guide them on their way. ===== “Subtly more sophisticated than its predecessor” - WIRED “Little vignettes of a surreal world that works its socks off to make me happy” - POLYGON “I was enraptured by everything I saw and heard” - DESTRUCTOID “One of the best gaming experiences available on any device, let alone mobile” - POCKETGAMER ===== A STANDALONE ADVENTURE A completely new story from the Monument Valley universe. You don’t need to have previously played Monument Valley to enjoy Monument Valley 2. INDIVIDUALLY CRAFTED PUZZLES Enjoy beautiful levels filled with illusory, meditative puzzles, using brand new interactions to explore the changing dynamics between characters. CONTEMPORARY VISUALS Artwork inspired by an eclectic mixture of architectural styles, artistic movements and personal influences, each translated into stunning geometric structures. BEAUTIFUL AUDIO Immerse yourself in uniquely melodic interactive soundscapes, tailored perfectly to every step of Ro and her child’s journey. ===== Monument Valley 2 is only compatible with devices running iOS 9 or later.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Monument Valley 2 at 4.7 against Freddi Fish 3's 3.8. Monument Valley 2 also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 58) and chart position (#26 vs unranked). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Freddi Fish 3 costs $4.99 and Monument Valley 2 $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Monument Valley 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monument Valley 2 has 14K ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Freddi Fish 3's written reviews are positive against 77% of Monument Valley 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Freddi Fish 3 ships an update every 5 months, Monument Valley 2 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Freddi Fish 3 | Monument Valley 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $3.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.8 (58 ratings) | 4.7 (14K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.8% of reviews — better | 76.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 58 | 14K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #26 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 187 MB | 325 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Humongous Entertainment | ustwo games |
Customer experience
Freddi Fish 3
Monument Valley 2
User reviews
Freddi Fish 3
From 58 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Nostalgic gameplay experience for adults and children
- 🎨 Colorful, charming graphics and art style
- 🧩 Engaging puzzle-solving and critical thinking challenges
- 🔄 Randomized gameplay with different outcomes each playthrough
- 📱 Perfect touchscreen interface adaptation from original PC game
Room to improve
- 🔊 Sound not working for many users despite troubleshooting
- 💰 Price point ($5-$6.99) too high for game length (30-60 minutes)
- 📱 iPad display issues - game doesn't scale to full screen
- 🐛 App crashes on startup or during gameplay for some users
- 🔊 Audio only plays through headphone jack, not external speakers
Monument Valley 2
From 14K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💎 Stunning visuals and graphics
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack and sound design
- 🧩 Unique and creative puzzles
- 🧘♀️ Relaxing and therapeutic gameplay
- 👨👧 Compelling mother-daughter storyline
Room to improve
- 🕰️ Gameplay is too short and easy
- 💰 Expensive for the amount of content
- 🔁 Lacks replayability and challenge compared to the first game
- 📚 Unclear or underdeveloped storyline
Bugs and requests
Freddi Fish 3
Reported bugs
8 issues- No sound output despite enabling volume and ringer
- App crashes immediately when clicking play button
- App crashes when pressing skip button
- Game won't open on phone
- Audio only works through headphone jack, not speakers
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- Screen zooms in at piano area and cannot zoom out
- Game doesn't scale properly to iPad full screen
- Game glitches and performance issues on older devices
Requested features
9 requests- Port remaining Freddi Fish games (Kelp Seeds, Haunted Schoolhouse, Creature of Coral Cove, Hogfish Rustlers)
- Port other Humongous Entertainment games (Putt-Putt, Spy Fox, Pajama Sam titles)
- Lower the app price to $1.99-$2.99
- Add option to skip narrations
- Enable external speaker audio output
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- Add full-screen mode for iPad
- Restore previous layout before recent updates
- Implement different game sequences/variations like PC version
- Revert to original game titles with full names
Monument Valley 2
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional crashes or performance issues
- Compatibility problems on certain devices
Requested features
4 requests- More challenging and complex puzzles
- Additional levels and content updates
- Difficulty settings or modes
- Deeper exploration of the Monument Valley lore and characters
In-app purchases
Freddi Fish 3
No in-app purchases
Monument Valley 2
No in-app purchases
Questions
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