Comparison

EscapeForHalloweenHouse vs ForestLibrary

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

Head to head
About

EscapeForHalloweenHouse

Explore a mysterious mansion filled with Halloween-themed puzzles and art. Solve riddles, use a hint system, and take screenshots to uncover hidden mysteries. Enjoy a spooky atmosphere with iconic Halloween imagery and famous paintings.

Highlights
  • Halloween-themed puzzles
  • Mysterious mansion exploration
  • Hint function for assistance
  • Screenshot feature for clues
  • Artistic elements with famous paintings
  • Spooky Halloween atmosphere
Features
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An escape game set in a mysterious mansion. A number of Halloween-related tricks await you. The game will take about 30 minutes to 2 hours to complete. Story. One day, a woman wanders into a mysterious house and tries to escape. Her journey begins as she unravels a hidden mystery. Features A hint function is provided so that even beginners of escape games can play with ease. Even if you get stuck in a difficult riddle, you can use the hints to proceed smoothly through the game. In addition, up to four screenshots can be taken and recorded in the game. This allows you to capture important clues and hints without missing them. The game also features jack-o'-lanterns (pumpkins), skulls (skulls), Dracula, and colorful candies to add to the Halloween atmosphere. Paintings by Van Gogh, Klimt, Goya, Stenlan, and Redon will also be on display. You can also enjoy the art. Recommended for... People who like solving riddles and escape games. Those who want to enjoy the atmosphere of Halloween in a game. Those who want to enjoy the atmosphere of Halloween in a game. How to play 1. Explore the mysterious house and look for clues. 2. 2. Solve the riddles and gimmicks in various places based on the clues you find. 3. When in trouble, use the hint function to advance the game. 4. Use the screenshot function to record important clues and efficiently conquer the game. Why don't you try to escape while enjoying the Halloween atmosphere?

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

EscapeForHalloweenHouse4 screens
ForestLibrary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ForestLibrary at 4.9 against EscapeForHalloweenHouse's 3.5. ForestLibrary also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (49 vs 2). EscapeForHalloweenHouse's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, review sentiment, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ForestLibrary holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ForestLibrary has 49 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EscapeForHalloweenHouse ships an update monthly, ForestLibrary every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
EscapeForHalloweenHouse versus ForestLibrary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEscapeForHalloweenHouseForestLibrary
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)4.9 (49 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings249 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size283 MB207 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSHOHEI YAMAMOTOAkina Kubota

Customer experience

EscapeForHalloweenHouse

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ForestLibrary

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

In-app purchases

None

EscapeForHalloweenHouse

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ForestLibrary

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

Questions

Is EscapeForHalloweenHouse free?
EscapeForHalloweenHouse 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, EscapeForHalloweenHouse or ForestLibrary?
ForestLibrary is rated higher. EscapeForHalloweenHouse averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ForestLibrary averages 4.9 from 49 ratings.
Do EscapeForHalloweenHouse or ForestLibrary have ads?
Both EscapeForHalloweenHouse and ForestLibrary show ads.
Which is updated more often, EscapeForHalloweenHouse or ForestLibrary?
EscapeForHalloweenHouse ships an update monthly, and ForestLibrary every 3 days. Most recently, EscapeForHalloweenHouse was updated on November 4, 2026 and ForestLibrary on November 4, 2026.

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