# AnomalyMatsuri vs SantaClausWork

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AnomalyMatsuri at none against SantaClausWork's 3. SantaClausWork's advantage is ratings volume (44 vs 4) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SantaClausWork sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. AnomalyMatsuri asks for nothing beyond the download.

SantaClausWork holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SantaClausWork has 44 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of AnomalyMatsuri's written reviews are positive against 100% of SantaClausWork's.

## The numbers

| Metric | AnomalyMatsuri | SantaClausWork |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anomalymatsuri/id6615069681/reviews) | **[4.9 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/santaclauswork/id6738669432/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **44** |
| Positive reviews | 87.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 269 MB | 200 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YU HIRATA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703247347) | [Akina Kubota](https://appshunter.io/developer/988867741) |

## What reviewers say

### AnomalyMatsuri

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anomalymatsuri/id6615069681)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SantaClausWork

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/santaclauswork/id6738669432)

Help Santa Claus get ready for his busy season in this casual escape game. Solve puzzles and find clues to progress through the festive challenges. Hints and answers are available if you get stuck.

**Highlights:** Cute festive atmosphere, Beginner-friendly escape game, Hints and answers provided, Auto-save progress, Free to play until the end, Item combination and usage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AdBlock1 | $0.49 | one-time |
| AdBlock2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| AdBlock3 | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AnomalyMatsuri free?

AnomalyMatsuri is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SantaClausWork free?

SantaClausWork is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AnomalyMatsuri or SantaClausWork?

SantaClausWork is rated higher. AnomalyMatsuri averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while SantaClausWork averages 4.9 from 44 ratings.

### Do AnomalyMatsuri or SantaClausWork have ads?

Both AnomalyMatsuri and SantaClausWork show ads.

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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.*