Comparison

PARANORMASIGHT vs Monster Boy

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 supernatural mystery adventure set in Ise-Shima, Japan, exploring mermaid legends and unraveling curses. Guide a cast of characters through a bittersweet story of youth, investigating clues in stunning 360-degree backgrounds.

Highlights
  • Supernatural mystery adventure
  • Mermaid legends theme
  • New characters and locations
  • 360-degree background investigation
  • Diving mini-game
  • Multiple character perspectives
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Will you survive the curse together this summer? A new supernatural mystery adventure begins, telling a bittersweet story of the passions of youth featuring new locations, new legends and a new cast of characters. A brand new PARANORMASIGHT tale begins in Ise-Shima, Japan - a region rich in mermaid legends. Join a cast of fascinating characters investigating the mysteries of the Mermaids of Ise. Unravel their different perspectives on the case and guide the story to its thrilling conclusion. Story: The remote island of Kameshima sits nestled in Ise bay. Yuza Minakuchi is a young pearl diver who lives on the island and spends his days underwater gathering, together with his best friend Azami Kumoi. After he has a bewildering supernatural experience encountering another version of himself on the ocean floor, a series of curses start to befall the island... A girl of unknown origins, a treasure hunter from a foreign land and a mysterious housewife investigating a drowning. Paths cross and destinies collide as they come closer to the secret of the Mermaids of Ise, a legend that has been obscured by the fog of history for so long. Features: - A brand-new story that starts with a new location, new supernatural legends and a new cast of characters. - Faithful reproductions of real locations and vistas in collaboration with Mie prefecture. Investigate stunning 360 degree backgrounds for clues. - Numerous new gameplay systems and mechanics, including a new Diving mini game. - Multiple characters, each dealing with their own mysteries to unravel. - Unearth the truth by your own hand! *Once you have downloaded the game, no further monetary transactions are required and the whole story can be enjoyed to the ending.

About

Monster Boy

Embark on a vibrant action-adventure as a young hero tasked with saving a magical kingdom. Utilize unique character forms, discover hidden secrets, and upgrade equipment in a sprawling, hand-drawn world. Enjoy an epic journey with a memorable soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Six unique character forms with special abilities
  • Unlock paths with magic weapons and items
  • Over 15 hours of interconnected exploration
  • Gorgeous hand-drawn animations
  • Supports game controllers and touch controls
  • Iconic Japanese composer soundtrack
Features
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A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure! Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series. Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom borrows the best from the classic series to deliver a fresh, modern adventure with fun gameplay, memorable music and gorgeous hand drawn animations. Can Jin save Monster World Kingdom? Help our young hero defeat challenging enemies, discover hidden locations, upgrade powerful equipment, and more! You'll also unlock special forms with unique skills used to open new paths where mighty bosses and secret treasures await. Feature Overview: - Six awesome forms with unique combat and platforming abilities to make your adventure exciting from start to finish. - Unlock new paths and secrets with special equipment: look for magic weapons and items that gradually open up the world. - Over 15 hours of epic adventure: explore the new Monster World in a vast interconnected environment. - Hand Drawn animations: characters and enemies come to life with detailed animations and fun facial expressions. - Supports game controllers (Xbox, PlayStation, MFi) and touch controls. - Soundtrack from iconic Japanese composers: Yuzo Koshiro, Motoi Sakuraba, Michiru Yamane, Keiki Kobayashi and Takeshi Yanagawa.

Screenshots

PARANORMASIGHT4 screens
Monster Boy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Monster Boy at 4.7 against PARANORMASIGHT's 4.2. Monster Boy also leads on price ($12.99 vs $17.49) and device support (4 vs 2). PARANORMASIGHT's advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 50%). On ratings volume, 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 $17.49 and Monster Boy $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Monster Boy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 9 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of PARANORMASIGHT's written reviews are positive against 50% of Monster Boy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PARANORMASIGHT ships an update every 2 months, Monster Boy every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PARANORMASIGHT versus Monster Boy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPARANORMASIGHTMonster Boy
Price$17.49$12.99 — better
Rating4.2 (13 ratings)4.7 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size752 MB1.8 GB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperSQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.FDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG

Customer experience

PARANORMASIGHT

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral10.3%
Negative17.2%

Monster Boy

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

PARANORMASIGHT

No in-app purchases

None

Monster Boy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PARANORMASIGHT free?
PARANORMASIGHT costs $17.49, with no in-app purchases.
Is Monster Boy free?
Monster Boy costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PARANORMASIGHT or Monster Boy?
Monster Boy is rated higher. PARANORMASIGHT averages 4.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Monster Boy averages 4.7 from 9 ratings.
Do PARANORMASIGHT or Monster Boy have ads?
Neither PARANORMASIGHT nor Monster Boy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PARANORMASIGHT or Monster Boy?
PARANORMASIGHT ships an update every 2 months, and Monster Boy every 5 weeks. Most recently, PARANORMASIGHT was updated on November 8, 2026 and Monster Boy on November 9, 2026.

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