# Monument Valley 3 vs Hideaways Wonders

The clearest difference is ads: Monument Valley 3 at none against Hideaways Wonders's shown. Monument Valley 3 also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 49%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monument Valley 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hideaways Wonders sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Monument Valley 3 against 4.7 for Hideaways Wonders. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.1K and 2.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Monument Valley 3's written reviews are positive against 49% of Hideaways Wonders's.

Monument Valley 3 ships an update every 2 weeks, Hideaways Wonders every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monument Valley 3 | Hideaways Wonders |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monument-valley-3/id6443563379/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hideaways-wonders/id6474877832/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 2.3K |
| Positive reviews | **77.4% of reviews** | 49.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #95 | **#79** |
| Size | 555 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ustwo games](https://appshunter.io/developer/297468910) | [RoadRocks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1295007260) |

## What reviewers say

### Monument Valley 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monument-valley-3/id6443563379)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a new puzzle adventure guiding a young apprentice through a world of shifting architecture and rising tides. Solve mind-bending puzzles by defying perspective and reshaping structures. Explore beautiful environments and unlock a captivating expansion with a single in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Solve mind-bending puzzles, Defy perspective and twist gravity, Explore beautiful, shifting environments, Guide Noor on a new voyage, Unlock Garden of Life expansion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Game | $5.99 | one-time |


### Hideaways Wonders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hideaways-wonders/id6474877832)

**Currently charting:** #79 Top Free · Music, #153 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Embark on a journey to restore balance to a city of harmony and wisdom by solving over 100 spot-the-difference puzzles. Experience stunning visuals, inspiring music, and a unique blend of brain training, entertainment, and reflection.

**Highlights:** Over 100 spot-the-difference puzzles, Stunning 8K-rendered worlds, Inspiring soundtracks, Transformative chapters, Brain workout and entertainment, Meditation and reflection elements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trickle(5 hints) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Breeze(10 hints) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wonders Hint Duet | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fount(20 hints) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lucid Lens | $2.99 | one-time |
| Deluge(50 hints) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Grand W. | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unusual quirky graphics
- 👍 Beautiful game design
- 👍 Enjoyable and relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Lovely music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progress loss after updates
- 💰 Paywall after initial levels
- 💰 Hints require in-app purchases
- 🐛 Unresponsive UI and sluggish controls
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Game progress lost after updates
- App crashes and freezes
- Saved progress not persisting between sessions

**Requested features**

- Option to mute background music
- Ability to save progress and resume levels
- More generous hint system
- Improved visual feedback for user interactions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monument Valley 3 free?

Monument Valley 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hideaways Wonders free?

Hideaways Wonders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Monument Valley 3 or Hideaways Wonders?

Monument Valley 3 is rated higher. Monument Valley 3 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Hideaways Wonders averages 4.7 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Monument Valley 3 or Hideaways Wonders have ads?

Hideaways Wonders shows ads; Monument Valley 3 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Monument Valley 3 or Hideaways Wonders?

Monument Valley 3 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hideaways Wonders every 3 weeks. Most recently, Monument Valley 3 was updated on September 26, 2026 and Hideaways Wonders on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Monument Valley 3 or Hideaways Wonders?

Monument Valley 3 currently peaks at #95 in the App Store charts, and Hideaways Wonders at #79. 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.*