Something is strange vs Epic Life Diary
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Something is strange
A horror mystery game where players find hidden abnormalities in illustrations to solve puzzles. It's designed for those who enjoy detective stories and want to test their observational and analytical skills in a creepy atmosphere.
- Find hidden abnormalities
- Solve illustration puzzles
- Sharpen observational skills
- Experience creepy atmosphere
- Simple tap controls
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This is a horror mystery game where you solve puzzles by finding abnormalities hidden within an illustration. Let us uncover the horrors hidden behind everyday life, testing your insight. ▼ Recommended for those who: ・Enjoy the gloomy atmosphere of detective novels and mystery works. ・Want to easily enjoy a creepy world through simple operations. ・Wish to sharpen their observational and analytical skills. ・Are interested in the unusual combination of illustrations and puzzle solving. ・Want to experience deep fear in a short time. ▼ How to play the game: 1. Carefully observe the illustration. 2. Find the spot that feels abnormal and tap it. 3. If you answer correctly, you can challenge the next eerie illustration. This game is completely free and allows you to enjoy the thrill of horror. Come on, in the world of 'Who done it? Detective Game' find the abnormalities hidden in everyday life and unravel the creepy truth behind them. The slightest abnormalities you might not notice could be the key to uncovering the whole truth. Pay close attention and have the courage to solve the mysteries. In this world filled with fear and tension, let’s see how far your insight can take you. Download it now! Let's aim for a happy ending! EU / California users can opt-out under GDPR / CCPA. Please respond from the pop-up displayed when starting in the app or within the settings in the app.
Epic Life Diary
Nurture unique characters and guide them through their stories with simple taps. Discover new endings and shape their abilities and appearance. Embark on an epic journey to create the life you desire.
- Multiple unique characters to raise
- Tap-based gameplay mechanics
- Branching story paths
- Discover new endings
- Character ability customization
- Character appearance customization
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Grow your life in just one tap! What kind of epic life will you create? Every tap might completely change the hero’s abilities, appearance, and story…?! ●Characters to Raise ・The Cat Who Saw the Stars Raise a curious little kitten and help it reach its sparkling dream! ・The Half-Dragon A mysterious being with dragon’s blood—what growth path will you choose? ・A Strange Part-Timer, A Maid Robot, The Knight in Ice… There are many more unique characters and episodes waiting for you! Nurture each story with simple taps and discover brand-new endings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Epic Life Diary at 80% against Something is strange's 30%. Epic Life Diary also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks). Something is strange's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Epic Life Diary holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Something is strange has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Something is strange's written reviews are positive against 80% of Epic Life Diary's.
Something is strange ships an update every 5 weeks, Epic Life Diary every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Something is strange | Epic Life Diary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.1K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.2% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 354 MB | 509 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | inQ LLC | Puffything Games Inc. |
Customer experience
Something is strange
Epic Life Diary
Bugs and requests
Something is strange
Reported bugs
2 issues- Freezing and crashing on launch
- Inconsistent loading times
Requested features
3 requests- More levels and content
- Improved loading times
- Reduced ads
Epic Life Diary
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Something is strange
No in-app purchases
Epic Life Diary
No in-app purchases
Questions
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