# 5 or Better vs Granny

The clearest difference is update cadence: Granny at monthly against 5 or Better's every 7 months. Granny also leads on chart position (#199 vs unranked). 5 or Better's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

5 or Better ships an update every 7 months, Granny monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 5 or Better | Granny |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.4 (101K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/granny/id1323957120/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **101K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 81.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | — | **#199** |
| Size | 13 MB | 705 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [GASP Mobile Games Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/502025155) | [Dennis Vukanovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/954916186) |

## What reviewers say

### 5 or Better

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-or-better/id590455192)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Granny

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/granny/id1323957120)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

Escape a terrifying house by staying quiet and hidden from a hearing-impaired antagonist. You have five days to find your way out before time runs out. Be cautious, as any noise will alert her.

**Highlights:** Stealth-based gameplay, Escape a house, Avoid antagonist, Hide in objects, Time limit, Advertisement supported

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best horror game
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 Scary atmosphere
- 👍 Frequent updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Granny hitting through walls
- 🐛 Items disappearing or launching across the map
- 🐛 Difficulty spikes in later levels
- 🐛 Lack of save feature

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after new update
- Granny getting stuck in certain positions
- Player getting stuck in crawl spaces
- Crossbow not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Ability to play as Granny
- More maps/houses to escape
- Backyard/outdoor exploration
- Save game progress


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 5 or Better free?

5 or Better is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Granny free?

Granny is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do 5 or Better or Granny have ads?

Both 5 or Better and Granny show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 5 or Better or Granny?

5 or Better ships an update every 7 months, and Granny monthly. Most recently, 5 or Better was updated on September 20, 2026 and Granny on September 29, 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.*
