Comparison

Something is strange vs Hand

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Find hidden abnormalities
  • Solve illustration puzzles
  • Sharpen observational skills
  • Experience creepy atmosphere
  • Simple tap controls
Features
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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.

About

Hand

Features
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A falling-block puzzle like you've never played: the blocks are the ones you draw yourself. You don't wait for random pieces to drop. Trace a shape with your finger and it falls onto the board exactly where you drew it—you choose the form and the column in a single stroke. ■ Clear lines your own way The satisfaction of filling a row precisely and watching it vanish. Since you draw the next shape you want, the strategy is endless. ■ Easy to start, surprisingly tricky Even when you think you drew it just right, sometimes a slightly different shape comes out— and that little unpredictability is the spice! You can even create tough spots on purpose. An exquisite challenge that keeps you coming back. ■ Play it your way - 4 difficulty levels - 5 original background tracks - Landscape support - Left-handed mode / Language switch (Japanese & English) ■ Play with peace of mind No in-app purchases. No ads. No data collection. Nothing extra—just pure focus on the game. Simple controls, deep and free strategy. Take command of the board with the blocks you draw.

Screenshots

Something is strange3 screens
Hand4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Something is strange at none against Hand's 1. Something is strange also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Hand's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and update cadence 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. Hand sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Something is strange asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Something is strange ships an update every 5 weeks, Hand every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Something is strange versus Hand: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSomething is strangeHand
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size354 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperinQ LLCseiji honda

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

Hand

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Something is strange

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Hand

One-time1
  • Unlock Everything$0.49

Questions

Is Something is strange free?
Something is strange is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hand free?
Hand is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Something is strange or Hand have ads?
Something is strange shows ads; Hand does not.
Which is updated more often, Something is strange or Hand?
Something is strange ships an update every 5 weeks, and Hand every 3 weeks. Most recently, Something is strange was updated on October 25, 2026 and Hand on October 9, 2026.

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