Comparison

Murder Room vs Swinly

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Murder Room

This psychological horror adventure game puts you in the shoes of someone hunted by a serial killer. Navigate a dark environment, solve puzzles, and try to escape while maintaining your sanity. Recommended for players who enjoy suspenseful and disturbing experiences.

Highlights
  • Psychological horror adventure
  • Serial killer pursuit
  • Dark and immersive environment
  • Hint system
  • Unlockable additional story
  • Tap and slide controls
Features
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From the development team behind "Ellie - Help me out...please" (over 1 million downloads!) comes this second psychological horror adventure! "You are being hunted by a serial killer. Do you have what it takes to stay sane and escape?" !!!! CAUTION !!!! Some players may find scenes in this game disturbing. --- PLAY ENVIRONMENT--- ・The game screen is very dark. -Play in a dark room for best results. Adjust the brightness settings if you have trouble seeing the image. ・A dynamic and realistic sound environment -Earphones or headphones are recommended for the best gameplay experience. ・App Size: approx. 50MB -Players are recommended to download the game using a Wifi connection. --- ADDITIONAL FEATURES --- ・Another Story -Complete the main room to unlock an additional story for purchase. ・Game Progress -Complete "Another Story" as well to attain a 100% completion rating. ・Hints -Collect Hint Coins to unlock hints on how to progress through the game. --- HOW TO PLAY --- Tap the screen to search an area. Slide your finger across the screen to rotate left and right. Slide your finger down to close zoom-in screens and menus. Tap an item to take a closer look at it. Purchase hints to help you out when you're stuck. --- RECOMMENDED GAMES --- Ellie - Help me out...please - http://itunes.apple.com/app/id543133461/ Dark Summoner http://itunes.apple.com/app/id480950048/

About

Swinly

Features
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Swing, Spin, and Release! Experience a simple yet deep new kind of physics action game! [ How to Play ] Control the player and light up all the discs in the stage to clear it. Spin to build momentum, aim carefully, and release your finger to fly! The direction and speed depend on your swing strength and release timing. Collect 3 Green Orbs in each stage. But be careful: you must clear the stage to keep them! [ Key Features ] Simple Controls: Just spin and release. Easy to learn, but hard to master! Physics-Based Fun: Enjoy unpredictable movements created by physics simulation. Strategic Routes: Use the pipe walls to bounce your way to victory. Addictive Difficulty: Feel the rush of "just one more try." Instant retries allow you to improve quickly. Overcoming the challenge brings immense satisfaction! 30 Challenging Stages: The difficulty ramps up in the second half. One mistake could be fatal. Your concentration will be tested! [ Recommended For ] Players who love simple yet addictive games. People looking for a quick game to kill time. Gamers who enjoy the satisfaction of mastering a skill. Anyone seeking a challenging, high-difficulty action game.

Screenshots

Murder Room3 screens
Swinly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Murder Room at Free against Swinly's $1.99. Murder Room also leads on iOS requirement (4.3 vs 11.0). Swinly's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months). On ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Murder Room is free to download; Swinly costs $1.99 up front. Murder Room sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Swinly asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Murder Room ships an update every 12 months, Swinly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Murder Room versus Swinly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMurder RoomSwinly
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.4 (98 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings98 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS4.3 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB44 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAteam Entertainment Inc.Corron Inc.

Bugs and requests

Murder Room

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Game incompatible with iOS 11 and later
  • Cannot pick up items (knife, chair, etc.)
  • Oven puzzle code does not work correctly
  • Game crashes on Chapter 2 loading screen
  • Game crashes when Melanie leans over player
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  • Progress erased when exiting the game
  • Unresponsive touch controls
  • Melanie stuck in oven with no solution

Requested features

8 requests
  • Update game for iOS 11 and newer versions
  • Create a sequel or Murder Room 2
  • Develop more games similar to Murder Room and Ellie
  • Improve hint system with automatic hints after time
  • Add clearer in-game instructions
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  • Make puzzles less obscure with better clues
  • Fix oven puzzle mechanics
  • Improve save functionality

Swinly

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Murder Room

One-time3
  • 100 Coins - Murder Room$0.99
  • Another Story - Murder Room$1.99
  • 600 Coins - Murder Room$5.99
None

Swinly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Murder Room free?
Murder Room is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Swinly free?
Swinly costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Murder Room or Swinly have ads?
Neither Murder Room nor Swinly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Murder Room or Swinly?
Murder Room ships an update every 12 months, and Swinly monthly. Most recently, Murder Room was updated on October 29, 2026 and Swinly on October 28, 2026.

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