Comparison

PARANORMASIGHT vs Ghost In The Mirror

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

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About

PARANORMASIGHT

Embark on a horror mystery adventure set in late Showa-era Tokyo. Investigate the "Honjo Seven Mysteries" as multiple characters whose fates intertwine. Unravel a dark story of curses and vengeance through immersive 360-degree visuals and tense interactions.

Highlights
  • Horror mystery adventure
  • Showa-era Tokyo setting
  • 360-degree panoramic visuals
  • Intertwining character stories
  • Tense character interactions
  • Unravel a shocking revelation
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Overview: A horror mystery adventure game that takes place in Sumida ward, Tokyo, Japan in the late Shōwa era. Unique characters swayed by curses. Their motives intertwines as the story unfolds. And you are tasked to bring the story to its end with your own hands. Synopsis: A typical office worker, Shogo Okiie was investigating with his friend, Yoko Fukunaga at Kinshibori Park in the middle of the night about “Honjo Seven Mysteries”, a well-known local ghost story. Yoko told Okiie said ghost story has something to do with “The Rite of Resurrection” which Okiie took it with a grain of salt, but something strange happens one after the other before his very eyes... At the same time, there are also others who pursuit “Honjo Seven Mysteries”. A detective investigating a case that involves multiple unnatural deaths. A female high school student seeking truth behind a suicide of a classmate. And a mother who vowed vengeance for her lost son. Their motives intertwines, centering on “Honjo Seven Mysteries”. The story takes a violent turn to which they cast curses amongst each other. This game features: ◆360 view of immersive Shōwa era Japan With the help from Sumida Ward Tourism Division, Sumida Heritage Museum, Sumida Tourism Association and the local community, the team recreated a realistic 360-degree Panoramic Background View cityscape, shot with a 360 camera. ◆Tense interaction with cursed characters ◆A shocking revelation unraveled by your own hands *After downloading, you can play the game all the way up to the ending with no additional cost. Creators: ◆Director & Writer:  Takanari Ishiyama  (Detective Ryosuke Kibukawa series, Schoolgirl Strikers) ◆Character Design:  Gen Kobayashi  (NEO:The World Ends with You, Final Fantasy Legend III, Schoolgirl Strikers) ◆Music Composer:  Hidenori Iwasaki  (FINAL FANTASY Crystal Chronicle, FRONT MISSION 4, etc.)

About

Ghost In The Mirror

Embark on an episodic graphic adventure filled with humor, puzzles, and mystery. Guide characters through richly detailed 2D worlds, solve intricate puzzles, and make choices that shape the narrative. This game blends classic point-and-click elements with modern storytelling and a unique meta-narrative.

Highlights
  • Episodic graphic adventures
  • Storytelling and puzzles
  • Wild humor and fourth-wall breaks
  • 2D pixel-art exploration
  • Point-and-click gameplay
  • Choice-driven narrative
  • Original soundtrack and achievements
Currently charting
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Ghost In The Mirror: Episode 1 - Here Be Dragons Do you believe in ghosts? Are you ready to be scared?! ... Well, then I think you've got the wrong game. Seriously, I started off with the darkest intentions, wanting to create a horror game, but the urge to laugh took over. Sure, it's an adventurous game with mysterious elements... However, with constant fourth-wall breaks, irony, jokes, and vulgarity, you tend to forget about ghosts! Let me introduce myself, I'm Sui! I'm Italian, and I'm a solo indie developer. I've dedicated myself so much to this project that I've ended up inside it in flesh and pixels. Sitting behind my desk, I will narrate the events and guide you by the hand through this journey... ...A journey that will keep you glued to the screen from the first to the last episode. Yes, you heard right, EPISODES! Ghost In The Mirror is an anthology of graphic adventures. A series of ghost stories characterized by a lot of storytelling, puzzles, and wild humor. A collection of modern adventure games that still capture the spirit of the '90s games. This is "Here Be Dragons", the first episode of the saga. In this adventure I'll take you to the 18th century, and together we'll experience the adventures of Roger, a morally dubious boy on the run from the law. A journey that starts in a fishing village, with light puzzles and comedic moments, but will take us adrift at sea, surrounded by mystery, ghosts, and... ...Well, I don't like to reveal too much about the plot, so that's enough! But I can tell you what characterizes this and all the other episodes of Ghost In The Mirror: You'll guide characters from different eras through a 2D world with an unprecedented depth. You'll explore evocative pixel-art scenarios and handcrafted animations, immersing yourself in gripping stories, all connected by the eerie thread that unites the worlds of the living and the dead. You'll solve intricate puzzles and meta-puzzles like in a classic point-and-click game. You'll visit places rich in interactive elements and talk to the quirky characters that populate them. You'll collect items necessary to progress in the game, which, if used creatively, might reveal the programmer's sheer foolishness. Your choices will determine the outcome of the adventures, offering a personalized and replayable gaming experience. Prepare to be carried away by an original and thrilling soundtrack that will plunge you into the game's atmosphere. Unlock your potential through a series of exciting achievements, revealing your skill and dedication. Get Ghost In The Mirror and let yourself be captivated by an epic adventure! Specters, spirits, ghosts, poltergeists, ectoplasms... Throughout history, we've come up with many names for them, and countless people swear they've seen one. Do you believe in ghosts? Here's what we'll do: you'll answer me directly in the game. Have fun, and happy nightmares! Play comfortably using touchscreen, keyboard, mouse, or controller, tailoring the gaming experience to your personal preferences Please note that this game contains only the first episode, "Here Be Dragons", of "Ghost in the Mirror" saga. The other episodes are sold separately.

Screenshots

PARANORMASIGHT4 screens
Ghost In The Mirror4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ghost In The Mirror at $3.99 against PARANORMASIGHT's $18.99. Ghost In The Mirror also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). PARANORMASIGHT's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (63 vs 16). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

PARANORMASIGHT costs $18.99 and Ghost In The Mirror $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PARANORMASIGHT holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 16 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 96% and 96% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PARANORMASIGHT ships an update every 5 months, Ghost In The Mirror every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
PARANORMASIGHT versus Ghost In The Mirror: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPARANORMASIGHTGhost In The Mirror
Price$18.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.9 (63 ratings) — better4.5 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews95.8% of reviews96.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings63 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#198#198
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size749 MB70 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperSQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.Stefano Mazzotta

Customer experience

PARANORMASIGHT

All ratings62 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive95.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative0.0%

Ghost In The Mirror

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive96.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.6%

In-app purchases

None

PARANORMASIGHT

No in-app purchases

None

Ghost In The Mirror

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PARANORMASIGHT free?
PARANORMASIGHT costs $18.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ghost In The Mirror free?
Ghost In The Mirror costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PARANORMASIGHT or Ghost In The Mirror?
PARANORMASIGHT is rated higher. PARANORMASIGHT averages 4.9 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Ghost In The Mirror averages 4.5 from 16 ratings.
Do PARANORMASIGHT or Ghost In The Mirror have ads?
Neither PARANORMASIGHT nor Ghost In The Mirror shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PARANORMASIGHT or Ghost In The Mirror?
PARANORMASIGHT ships an update every 5 months, and Ghost In The Mirror every 6 months. Most recently, PARANORMASIGHT was updated on November 5, 2026 and Ghost In The Mirror on November 7, 2026.
Which is more popular, PARANORMASIGHT or Ghost In The Mirror?
PARANORMASIGHT currently peaks at #198 in the App Store charts, and Ghost In The Mirror at #198. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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