Comparison

AnomalyMatsuri vs ForestLibrary

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

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About

AnomalyMatsuri

Explore a mysterious Japanese summer festival setting to find hidden anomalies. Observe your surroundings, make correct choices to light candles, and escape the loop. Features over 40 random anomalies and brain-training gameplay.

Highlights
  • Anomaly finding gameplay
  • Japanese summer festival setting
  • Over 40 randomized anomalies
  • Observation and memory challenges
  • Offline play
  • Brain training elements
Features
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Anomaly finding game on smartphone Part 2! This time the setting is a 'Matsuri'(Japanese summer festival)! [About this game] There is a rumor that people who enter an abandoned shrine located a little out of town disappear.... You visit such a mysterious shrine without knowing anything about it, and as you are about to leave the shrine, you can't believe your eyes. You will be surprised to find that the summer festival stalls that were not there when you came suddenly appear. [Rules] - First, observe and memorize the normal state of the shrine. - If you think that an anomaly is occurring, pass through the left torii gate, and if you think that it is not occurring, pass through the right torii gate. - Anomalies can occur in a variety of places. Food from food stalls, menu tags, among the trees, etc. - In this case, there is an anomaly that cannot be answered correctly only by passing through the left torii gate. Pay attention to the indications on the standing sign. It will tell you what you need to do. - If you pass through the torii, you will be looped back to the original place, but if you make the correct choice, the candles will be lit and you will be able to go back to the original place, when all the candles are lit, the exit will appear. [Features] - Simple and easy operation with only left/right movement and magnification by tapping the screen for easy operation on a smartphone.  (Even if you are not good at 3D games, you can still enjoy the game. (Even those who are not good at - - 3D games can play!) - The anomaly that occurs Over 40 types.  The game can be enjoyed over and over again as they occur at random. - The game automatically saves each area, so it can be played in a short time and interrupted at any time. - You can play offline, so it is recommended for killing time on the move or while waiting. - It is a game that requires good observation and memory, so it is also good for brain training. + Completely free of charge. + This game contains horror elements. Please be careful if you are not good at it. + We welcome you to play and distribute the game as long as you are aware of the range of decency. + We would be very happy to receive your review, feedback, and comments. [Video Distribution Guidelines] - All individuals and corporations are allowed to distribute videos without permission. - Monetization is only possible when using the functions provided by the video distribution site. - We would appreciate it if you could include the name of the game in the title of the video or streaming video, or include a link to the store page in the summary section.

About

ForestLibrary

Explore a mysterious forest library to uncover its hidden secrets. This casual escape game offers a charming atmosphere, helpful hints, and an auto-save feature for a relaxed puzzle-solving experience. Discover clues, use items, and combine them to progress through the game.

Highlights
  • Cute and charming atmosphere
  • Beginner-friendly escape game
  • In-game hints and answers
  • Auto-save progress
  • Item combination and usage
  • In-game camera function
Features
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A mysterious library in the forest used by the forest's inhabitants. There are rumors that there is a secret place deep inside. Let's find out what this secret place could be. [Features] ◆The cute atmosphere makes it fun for both men and women. ◆Even beginners to escape games can play it casually. ◆Don't worry if you get stuck because there are hints and answers. ◆Your progress is auto-saved so you can progress little by little. ◆This is an escape game that you can play for free until the end. [How to play] ◆Use the input device to find clues somewhere and release them. ◆Sometimes you may need to use items. ◆Tap the selected item to enlarge it. ◆You may also combine items together. ◆Use the in-game camera function to save locations that will give you hints for solving the puzzle. ◆When you get stuck, you can see the next hint or answer by pressing the light bulb button. [NAZOKOI] We mainly create puzzles and escape games. If you thought it was fun, please try our other apps.

Screenshots

AnomalyMatsuri4 screens
ForestLibrary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AnomalyMatsuri at none against ForestLibrary's 3. ForestLibrary's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (49 vs 4). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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. ForestLibrary sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. AnomalyMatsuri asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for AnomalyMatsuri against 4.9 for ForestLibrary. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ForestLibrary has 49 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of AnomalyMatsuri's written reviews are positive against 100% of ForestLibrary's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AnomalyMatsuri ships an update every 5 months, ForestLibrary every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AnomalyMatsuri versus ForestLibrary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnomalyMatsuriForestLibrary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings)4.9 (49 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings449 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size269 MB207 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperYU HIRATAAkina Kubota

Customer experience

AnomalyMatsuri

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive87.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative3.0%

ForestLibrary

All ratings40 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

AnomalyMatsuri

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ForestLibrary

One-time3
  • AdBlock1$0.49
  • AdBlock2$1.99
  • AdBlock3$2.99

Questions

Is AnomalyMatsuri free?
AnomalyMatsuri is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ForestLibrary free?
ForestLibrary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AnomalyMatsuri or ForestLibrary?
ForestLibrary is rated higher. AnomalyMatsuri averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while ForestLibrary averages 4.9 from 49 ratings.
Do AnomalyMatsuri or ForestLibrary have ads?
Both AnomalyMatsuri and ForestLibrary show ads.
Which is updated more often, AnomalyMatsuri or ForestLibrary?
AnomalyMatsuri ships an update every 5 months, and ForestLibrary every 3 days. Most recently, AnomalyMatsuri was updated on October 24, 2026 and ForestLibrary on October 24, 2026.

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