Comparison

Howl vs Foxy

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

Head to head
About

Howl

Engage in turn-based tactical combat within a dark fairy-tale world threatened by a mysterious plague. Play as a deaf heroine who can foresee enemy moves, utilizing unique arrows and skills to defeat beasts. Explore beautifully illustrated environments and uncover secrets.

Highlights
  • Turn-based tactical combat
  • Foretell enemy moves
  • Variety of arrow types
  • Unlockable skills and upgrades
  • Living ink art style
  • Multiple chapters and levels
  • Save villagers
Features
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This game is free to download and play for a limited number of levels and time. Do you like the game? Then you can easily unlock the full version through the in App purchase! Howl is a turn-based puzzle/tactical folktale set in the Middle Ages, where a mysterious "howling plague" ravages the land. Any who hear the beasts’ howls turn into feral, hungering beasts themselves – further spreading the curse through their own howls. The Heroine of this tale was born deaf, giving her a unique protection against this curse. Play as a daring combat Prophet with the ability to foretell your enemies’ moves. Plan up to six steps ahead to outmaneuver your enemies. Fire a variety of arrows, such as exploding, lightning, or piercing shots, and use skills like Smoke Bombs and Shadow Step’s Invisibility to kill any beasts who stand in your way. Each type of beast offers its own challenges, with some approaching fast, while others taking more powerful hits or attacking from afar. Howl's visuals are created through "living ink", a flowing art style that paints the story as you play. Carve your way through a dark, fairy-tale world made up of obscure yet magical places where you fight to rid the lands of the howling plague. Howl features a total of 5 chapters, including the free Heart of Rot update, each with a distinct visual atmosphere scored by soothing music. Access to this update is FREE for anyone who has bought the Howl base game. You can access this update chapter from the Chapter 3 map at any point after reaching Chapter 3 of the main story. This update features its own chapter map, new enemies, a new boss level, new environment mechanics, the new Lightning Shot skill (which, once unlocked, can be used in the main game!), and an NPC who fights by your side in later levels. Features • Foretell the actions of your enemies in turn-based puzzle/tactics combat. • Play through 60 levels across 4 chapters, plus 18 new levels in the free update chapter! • Beautifully illustrated in a unique, living ink art style. • Outsmart the different wolf species, from fast predators to enormous pack leaders. • Unlock and upgrade new skills like Shadow Step, Exploding Shot, and more. • Save villagers from the claws – and howls – of the wolves. • Plot your route on the world map to uncover new skills and secret paths.

About

Foxy

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Işıltı Adası'nın beş kristali dağıldı. Orman taş gibi sertleşti, dalgalar kıyıyı dövüyor, türbe karardı. Foxy çantasını kaptı — dengeyi geri getirmek ona kalmış. Foxy: Işıltının Dengesi, elle çizilmiş piksel sanatıyla hazırlanmış bir 2D platform macerası. Zıpla, süzül, atılım yap, ceviz fırlat; 41 el yapımı bölümü, dört boss mührünü ve Gözlemevi finalini aş. ◆ HİKÂYELİ MACERA 41 el yapımı bölüm: Orman'ın derin köklerinden Kumsal'ın mercan resiflerine, oradan Kırık Gözlemevi'ne. 16 panellik çizimli hikâye altı bölüme yayılıyor ve çocukların rahat okuyabileceği kısa cümlelerle anlatılıyor. ◆ AKICI PLATFORM KONTROLLERİ Koşu, çift zıplama, süzülme, atılım ve ceviz fırlatma. Dokunmatik kontroller tamamen taşınabilir — üç kontrolü tutup parmağının rahat ettiği yere sürükle. Masaüstünde klavye de desteklenir. ◆ DÖRT MÜHÜR, BEŞ KRİSTAL Arı, Kraliçe Yengeç ve Kuzgun — dört boss mührü ve Gözlemevi finali. Her dövüşün kendi ritmi ve telegrafı var. Zorluk ayarı senin: Kolay, Orta ve Zor kademeleri boss canını, can sayısını ve cephane ekonomisini birlikte değiştirir. ◆ SONSUZ MOD Prosedürel parçalardan kurulan bitmeyen koşu. Diyarını seç, Klasik ya da Zor kuralını koy, kişisel rekorunu kır. İlk 20 herkese açık skor tablosunda. ◆ TÜRBE, DÜKKÂN VE HÜNERLER Kurtardığın kristalleri türbeye taşı. Kazandığın altınla üç dallı hüner ağacından hız, savaş ve dayanıklılık hünerleri al; palamut, bal ve deniz kabuğunu erzağa takas et. ◆ İKİ DİL Türkçe ve İngilizce tam destek. Oyun cihazının dilini kendisi seçer; Ayarlar → Dil'den istediğin zaman değiştirebilirsin. ◆ İNTERNETSİZ OYNANIR Hikâye ve bölümler çevrimdışı çalışır. İstersen ücretsiz hesap açıp ilerlemeni buluta yedekle ve başka cihazdan devam et — zorunlu değil. ◆ ADİL VE ŞEFFAF Oyun ekranı hiçbir zaman reklamla paylaşılmaz. Ödüllü reklamlar tamamen isteğe bağlıdır ve yalnız sen istediğinde oynar. Kişisel verin satılmaz; gizlilik politikası ve toplanan veriler listesi oyunun içinde, madde madde. Oyun türü: 2D platform oyunu, piksel sanat macera, tek oyunculu. İyi eğlenceler — ada seni bekliyor.

Screenshots

Howl4 screens
Foxy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Foxy at none against Howl's 1. Foxy also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). Howl's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price 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

Both are free to download. Howl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Foxy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Howl ships an update every 3 weeks, Foxy every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Howl versus Foxy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHowlFoxy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (65 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings65 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size477 MB118 MB
Age rating12+12+
Developerastragon Entertainment GmbHorkun dayi

Bugs and requests

Howl

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Arrow card hidden by sidebar UI on left screen edge
  • Text bubbles blocking enemy action information
  • Save data not persisting after app closure
  • UI elements too small to read on iPhone
  • Tooltip descriptions not displaying correctly
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  • Hover mechanics don't work on iPad
  • Specific level completion issues (Tower chapter)
  • Yellow completion symbol blends with map background

Requested features

10 requests
  • Movable text bubbles to prevent obstruction
  • Character gender/pronoun customization
  • More levels and expanded content
  • Language localization (Vietnamese, German, etc.)
  • UI scaling for smaller phones
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  • Ability to select language for voice acting
  • More detailed story development
  • 3D graphics enhancement
  • Clearer level count visibility upfront
  • Improved tooltip system for mobile

Foxy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Howl

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Full Version$3.99
None

Foxy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Howl free?
Howl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Foxy free?
Foxy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Howl or Foxy have ads?
Foxy shows ads; Howl does not.
Which is updated more often, Howl or Foxy?
Howl ships an update every 3 weeks, and Foxy every 8 days. Most recently, Howl was updated on November 4, 2026 and Foxy on October 31, 2026.

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