# DEVICE 6 vs Strange Horticulture

The clearest difference is update cadence: Strange Horticulture at weekly against DEVICE 6's every 21 months. Strange Horticulture also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5). DEVICE 6's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $5.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

DEVICE 6 costs $3.99 and Strange Horticulture $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Strange Horticulture holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 884 and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of DEVICE 6's written reviews are positive against 75% of Strange Horticulture's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DEVICE 6 ships an update every 21 months, Strange Horticulture weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DEVICE 6 | Strange Horticulture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (884 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-6/id680366065/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strange-horticulture/id6450008138/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 884 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.4% of reviews** | 75.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | #56 | **#45** |
| Size | 760 MB | 522 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Simogo AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/404446783) | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) |

## What reviewers say

### DEVICE 6

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-6/id680366065)

**Currently charting:** #56 Top Paid · Role Playing, #109 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

A surreal thriller where text serves as your map and narrator. Immerse yourself in an intriguing mystery of technology and neuroscience by reading, listening, and exploring three-dimensional photographs to solve puzzles and uncover secrets.

**Highlights:** Text-based navigation and narration, Interactive puzzles, 3D photographic elements, Intriguing mystery narrative, Exploration of technology and neuroscience themes, Unique blend of game and literature conventions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique and immersive experience
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and sound design
- 🤯 Clever and challenging puzzles
- 📚 Engaging and mysterious story
- 💡 Innovative use of mobile device features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Short gameplay length
- 🤔 Confusing or unclear puzzles
- 🙉 Lack of accessibility for hearing-impaired users
- 💰 Expensive for the amount of content

**Reported bugs**

- Sound not working on some devices
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Longer or more expansive story
- Difficulty settings or hints for puzzles
- Accessibility options like subtitles
- More games or sequels in a similar style


### Strange Horticulture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strange-horticulture/id6450008138)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Paid · Puzzle, #71 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Manage an occult plant store in a mysterious town. Discover and identify strange plants, using their unique properties to influence an unfolding narrative. Explore the surrounding lands to find new flora and unravel ancient secrets.

**Highlights:** Manage an occult plant store, Discover and identify strange plants, Use plant effects to influence story, Explore surrounding lands, Unravel dark mysteries, Pet your cat

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cozy and relaxing gameplay
- 🧠 Clever and engaging puzzles
- 🎨 Lovely art style and graphics
- 📚 Interesting and well-written story
- 🕹️ Unique and novel gameplay mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (viewing device issues, plant movement problems)
- 🔋 Battery drain and overheating issues
- 📱 Suboptimal mobile experience (small text, lack of Apple Pencil support)
- 🕰️ Short playtime, not much replayability

**Reported bugs**

- Viewing device bug preventing progress
- Plants getting stuck and unable to be moved
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More content and expanded gameplay
- Shelf/storage option for plants
- Improved mobile optimization (larger text, better controls)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DEVICE 6 free?

DEVICE 6 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Strange Horticulture free?

Strange Horticulture costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DEVICE 6 or Strange Horticulture?

Strange Horticulture is rated higher. DEVICE 6 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 884 ratings, while Strange Horticulture averages 4.9 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do DEVICE 6 or Strange Horticulture have ads?

Neither DEVICE 6 nor Strange Horticulture shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DEVICE 6 or Strange Horticulture?

DEVICE 6 ships an update every 21 months, and Strange Horticulture weekly. Most recently, DEVICE 6 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Strange Horticulture on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, DEVICE 6 or Strange Horticulture?

DEVICE 6 currently peaks at #56 in the App Store charts, and Strange Horticulture at #45. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*