# PARANORMASIGHT vs Monster Boy

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.

PARANORMASIGHT costs $17.49 and Monster Boy $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PARANORMASIGHT | Monster Boy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $17.49 | **$12.99** |
| Rating | [4.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paranormasight-tmc/id6474289326/reviews) | **[4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-boy/id6759906878/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **72.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 752 MB | 1.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/300186801) | [FDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/669512574) |

## What reviewers say

### PARANORMASIGHT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paranormasight-tmc/id6474289326)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Monster Boy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-boy/id6759906878)

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:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*