# FirstWait vs Strangers Here

The clearest difference is rating: FirstWait at 5.0 against Strangers Here's 4.1. FirstWait also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and monetization model (ad-supported vs paid). Strangers Here's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (124 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

FirstWait holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strangers Here has 124 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

FirstWait ships an update every 3 days, Strangers Here monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FirstWait | Strangers Here |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstwait-horror/id6737724686/reviews)** | [4.1 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strangers-here/id6738892168/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **124** |
| Positive reviews | — | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Paid |
| Size | 357 MB | 252 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ledian Ismalaj](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663431654) | [Elmira Sevostyanova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779723343) |

## What reviewers say

### FirstWait

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstwait-horror/id6737724686)

Experience two unsettling scenarios: a home that turns sinister and a terrifying shared taxi ride. Survive eerie atmospheres and silent passengers until your escape.

**Highlights:** Two distinct haunting locations, Unsettling atmosphere, Survival gameplay, Taxi escape scenario, Eerie sound design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Strangers Here

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strangers-here/id6738892168)

An atmospheric VHS horror game where you play as an FBI agent hunting creatures that mimic humans.  Distinguish between real people and their copies, make critical decisions, and uncover the truth behind the "Strangers."

**Highlights:** VHS horror atmosphere, Track human-imitating creatures, Distinguish real people from copies, Make life-altering decisions, Six unique endings, Customizable menu background

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FirstWait free?

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

### Is Strangers Here free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FirstWait or Strangers Here?

FirstWait is rated higher. FirstWait averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Strangers Here averages 4.1 from 124 ratings.

### Do FirstWait or Strangers Here have ads?

FirstWait shows ads; Strangers Here does not.

### Which is updated more often, FirstWait or Strangers Here?

FirstWait ships an update every 3 days, and Strangers Here monthly. Most recently, FirstWait was updated on September 27, 2026 and Strangers Here on October 13, 2026.

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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.*