# BADLAND vs Monument Valley

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BADLAND at none against Monument Valley's 1. BADLAND also leads on price ($0.99 vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Monument Valley's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 1.9K) and chart position (#10 vs #64). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

BADLAND costs $0.99 and Monument Valley $3.99 up front. Monument Valley sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BADLAND asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for BADLAND against 4.8 for Monument Valley. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monument Valley has 18K ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 80% and 81% positive.

BADLAND ships an update every 6 weeks, Monument Valley every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BADLAND | Monument Valley |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/badland/id535176909/reviews) | **[4.8 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monument-valley/id728293409/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K | **18K** |
| Positive reviews | 79.8% of reviews | **80.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #64 | **#10** |
| Size | 224 MB | 324 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HypeHype Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/535176912) | [ustwo games](https://appshunter.io/developer/297468910) |

## What reviewers say

### BADLAND

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/badland/id535176909)

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Paid · Adventure, #85 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Navigate a mysterious forest filled with traps and obstacles in this award-winning action-adventure. Control a forest dweller to uncover the forest's secrets and survive its dangers. Features innovative physics-based gameplay and an immersive audiovisual experience.

**Highlights:** Atmospheric side-scrolling action-adventure, Innovative physics-based gameplay, 100+ unique single-player levels, Local multiplayer for up to 4 players, Level editor for creating and sharing levels, Intuitive one-touch controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Beautiful graphics and atmosphere
- 🤩 Addictive and challenging
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🎮 Fun multiplayer experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Extremely difficult later levels
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🚫 Lack of online features and community support
- ⏱️ Repetitive and monotonous at times

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Level editor freezes and crashes
- Inconsistent save/load functionality

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Improved level search and discovery
- Ability to customize character and visuals
- Online leaderboards and multiplayer


### Monument Valley

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

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Paid · Puzzle, #16 Top Paid · Adventure, #86 Top Paid · Games, #135 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 BADLAND free?

BADLAND costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Monument Valley free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BADLAND or Monument Valley?

Monument Valley is rated higher. BADLAND averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Monument Valley averages 4.8 from 18K ratings.

### Do BADLAND or Monument Valley have ads?

Neither BADLAND nor Monument Valley shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BADLAND or Monument Valley?

BADLAND ships an update every 6 weeks, and Monument Valley every 2 months. Most recently, BADLAND was updated on November 6, 2026 and Monument Valley on November 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, BADLAND or Monument Valley?

BADLAND currently peaks at #64 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.*