Comparison

AnomalyNightMuseum vs 9days

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

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About

AnomalyNightMuseum

Become a night security guard and patrol a museum, spotting subtle anomalies. Tap alarms for discrepancies and light up lamps to escape before dawn. Enjoy endless replayability with random events and a variety of spooky, tricky, or funny anomalies.

Highlights
  • Anomaly detection and alarm tapping
  • Museum patrol gameplay
  • Randomly appearing anomalies
  • Offline play
  • Observation and memory training
  • Simple smartphone controls
Features
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The third installment of the anomaly-spotting game series, now available on smartphones and tablets. This time, the setting is the "Night Museum." Inspired by "The Exit 8," the hit Japanese anomaly-spotting game. [Story] You've just started your part-time job as a night security guard at the museum. On your first night, after a brief greeting from your senior, you're handed a manual with simple instructions: Patrol the museum. If there are no anomalies, proceed to the exit. If you find an anomaly, tap the alarm device before proceeding to the exit. Correct responses will light up a lamp. Light up all the lamps to complete your shift." And so, your long night begins... [How to Play] - Carefully observe and memorize the normal state of the museum at the start. - Emergency exits are located to the right, with alarm switches placed nearby. - If you spot an anomaly, tap the alarm before heading to the exit. - If you don't see anything unusual, proceed directly to the exit. - nomalies may appear in various locations, or sometimes nothing will happen. - Returning through the exit without raising the alarm will reset your position, but correctly handling anomalies will light up a lamp. - Once all lamps are lit, dawn will arrive, and you will escape the museum. [Features] - Simple controls optimized for smartphones: move left and right, tap to zoom. - Easy to play even for those not comfortable with 3D games. - Over 40 types of anomalies ranging from tricky and spooky to funny, appearing randomly for endless replayability. - Auto-save per area, allowing quick play sessions and easy interruptions. - Play offline, perfect for commutes, waiting times, or quick breaks. - Great for training your observation skills and memory, making it a fun brain exercise. [Notes] - Completely free to play, with no in-app purchases. - Contains mild horror elements. Please be cautious if you are sensitive to scary content. - Streaming and sharing gameplay videos are welcome, as long as it is within reasonable boundaries. - We would greatly appreciate your reviews, thoughts, and feedback. [Video Streaming Guidelines] - Both individuals and companies are allowed to stream or upload videos without special permission. - Monetization is allowed if using the official features provided by video streaming platforms. - If possible, please include the game title in your video title or add a link to the store page in the description.

About

9days

Explore your device's everyday apps for hidden digital anomalies. This game challenges you to find over 40 glitches within a 9-day investigation period, offering hyper-realistic interfaces and quick, satisfying detection sessions.

Highlights
  • Detect 40+ hidden anomalies
  • Hyper-realistic iOS interface
  • 9-day anomaly investigation challenge
  • Quick 10-minute detection sessions
  • Anomalies across Calendar, Weather, Messages, Browser
Features
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ANOMALY DETECTED "Digital anomalies found in your device!" ※ No actual malware - this is entertainment! The apps you use every day are... different. Calendar, Weather, Messages, Browser... Strange anomalies are manifesting in your phone! ANOMALY HUNT BEGINS • Detect 40+ hidden anomalies with simple taps • Hyper-realistic iOS interface - uncanny valley vibes • 9-day anomaly investigation challenge • Perfect for 10-minute detection sessions ANOMALOUS APPS AWAIT • Calendar showing impossible dates • Weather forecast displaying anomalies • Messages from unknown entities • Browser revealing strange phenomena • 40+ mysterious anomalies across all apps RACE AGAINST TIME Find the glitches before your 9 days are up... Tension builds with every tap, but designed for quick, satisfying sessions. PERFECT FOR • Horror fans seeking something fresh and unique • Puzzle lovers who enjoy attention-to-detail challenges • Night owls looking for a quick thrill • Anyone familiar with iOS who wants their mind blown • Streamers and content creators (highly shareable!) Ready for the ultimate digital horror challenge? Download now and discover what's hiding in your apps! #DigitalAnomaly #AnomalyHunter #9DayChallenge #PhoneAnomalies

Screenshots

AnomalyNightMuseum4 screens
9days4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AnomalyNightMuseum at none against 9days's 3. AnomalyNightMuseum also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). 9days's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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. 9days sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. AnomalyNightMuseum asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

9days holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AnomalyNightMuseum versus 9days: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnomalyNightMuseum9days
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size453 MB97 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperYU HIRATARyuichi Aida

In-app purchases

None

AnomalyNightMuseum

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

9days

One-time3
  • Juice Tip$0.99
  • Coffee Tip$2.99
  • Sandwich Tip$5.99

Questions

Is AnomalyNightMuseum free?
AnomalyNightMuseum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 9days free?
9days is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AnomalyNightMuseum or 9days?
9days is rated higher. AnomalyNightMuseum averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while 9days averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do AnomalyNightMuseum or 9days have ads?
Both AnomalyNightMuseum and 9days show ads.
Which is updated more often, AnomalyNightMuseum or 9days?
AnomalyNightMuseum ships an update weekly, and 9days weekly. Most recently, AnomalyNightMuseum was updated on November 4, 2026 and 9days on October 30, 2026.

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