Comparison

Things That Go Bump by Tinybop vs Vireka

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

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About

Things That Go Bump by Tinybop

Create unique spirit creatures by combining everyday objects and battle them in a dark house. Play solo or with friends in cooperative chaos, exploring rooms and uncovering secrets. Features augmented reality for an immersive experience.

Highlights
  • Forge unique spirit creatures from household items
  • Battle solo or with up to three friends
  • Explore eerie rooms and uncover secrets
  • Unlock new rooms and challenges via in-app purchases
  • Augmented reality battles
  • Kid-friendly design
Features
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Make Monsters. Battle Friends. Go Bump in the Night. This former Apple Arcade favorite is back and better than ever! When the house goes dark, everyday objects awaken as mischievous spirits called yōkai and they love to battle. Forge Your Creature Combine household items—from umbrellas and staplers to cheese graters—to build your own spirit creature. Battle in the Dark Play solo or gather up to three friends for co-op chaos! Battle house spirits, explore eerie rooms, and uncover the secrets lurking in every corner. Have you ever heard something go bump in the night? Perhaps you’ve caught wind of a spirit or sprite. When the house is asleep, and there’s dark all around, spirits from objects awake and abound. The spirits are crafty and like to cause trouble. They're called yōkai and together, they double. Mixing and mashing, they join to fight. Can you help them conquer this mysterious night? Play with one person, two, three or four. First you’ll need to escape the dark junk drawer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In Things That go Bump, familiar objects and rooms come to life every night, and nothing looks quite as does in the day. Create your creature, and battle your friends, but beware the house spirits! They can destroy and they can give life. Battle, create, and make your way through the rooms of the house, and slowly you will unravel the secret of Things that Go Bump. FEATURES • Free & Paid Levels: Start your adventure at no cost; unlock new rooms and challenges with in-app purchases. • Craft Clever Creatures: Mix everyday objects to create unique, ever-evolving yōkai. • Multiplayer Mayhem: Team up or face off via Game Center. • Skill Swaps: Swap out items to gain new powers and abilities. • Energy Boosts: Earn energy by outsmarting house spirits and defeating rival yōkai. • Room-to-Room Adventure: Discover new rooms released throughout the year. • Augmented Reality Fun: Bring battles into your living room with the AR level (available on compatible devices). • Kid-Friendly Design: Safe, intuitive, and fun for the whole family. • Original Art & Sound: Immerse yourself in Adrian Fernandez’s artwork and custom sound design. Tinybop, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based studio of designers, engineers, and artists. We make toys for tomorrow. We’re all over the internet. Visit us: www.tinybop.com Follow us: twitter.com/tinybop Like us: facebook.com/tinybop Peek behind the scenes: instagram.com/tinybop We love hearing your stories! If you have ideas, or something isn’t working as you expect it to, please contact us: support@tinybop.com. Psst! It's not Tiny Bop, or Tiny Bob, or Tiny Pop. It's Tinybop. :)

About

Vireka

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Step into the world of Vireka, an exciting side-scrolling adventure where courage and wisdom guide your journey! The five legendary Gems of Virtue—Bravery, Courtesy, Empathy, Responsibility, and Honesty—have been stolen by powerful demons, and it's up to you to reclaim them. Travel through unique environments, face challenging enemies, and overcome obstacles to prove your heroism and restore balance to the world. A Journey Full of Adventure Explore five beautifully crafted worlds, each presenting its own set of dangers and discoveries. Battle fierce enemies, navigate tricky landscapes, and confront powerful bosses. Every challenge pushes you forward, helping you grow stronger and uncover the true meaning of virtue.

Screenshots

Things That Go Bump by Tinybop4 screens
Vireka4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vireka at none against Things That Go Bump by Tinybop's 2. Vireka also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Things That Go Bump by Tinybop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. Vireka asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Things That Go Bump by Tinybop ships an update every 5 months, Vireka monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Things That Go Bump by Tinybop versus Vireka: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThings That Go Bump by TinybopVireka
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (39 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings39 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size302 MB190 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTinybop Inc.Muhammad Rehan Rasheed

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Things That Go Bump by Tinybop

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Three Months$3.993 Months
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$9.99
None

Vireka

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Things That Go Bump by Tinybop free?
Things That Go Bump by Tinybop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vireka free?
Vireka is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Things That Go Bump by Tinybop or Vireka have ads?
Neither Things That Go Bump by Tinybop nor Vireka shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Things That Go Bump by Tinybop or Vireka?
Things That Go Bump by Tinybop ships an update every 5 months, and Vireka monthly. Most recently, Things That Go Bump by Tinybop was updated on October 24, 2026 and Vireka on October 25, 2026.

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