Comparison

Mimpi vs Where's Samantha?

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

Head to head
About

Mimpi

Embark on a unique puzzle-platformer adventure as a dog searching for his master across eight diverse, illustrated worlds. Experience challenging puzzles and minigames told through the environment, with evolving music and unlockable character skins.

Highlights
  • 8 illustrated levels
  • Puzzle and platformer mechanics
  • Unique puzzles and minigames
  • Wordless storytelling
  • Dynamic music
  • Unlockable character skins
Features
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***EASTER SALE - TRY MIMPI FOR FREE*** Mimpi just got a new level! Also, Mimpi Dreams, a sequel to Mimpi was released! Check it out! Explore strange worlds and unique adventures in Mimpi - a fantastic adventure, puzzle, and platformer game. New extended version comes with extra level never seen before on iOS devices. Awards: European Games Awards 2014 nominee for Best European Mobile Game & Best European Art Direction. Czech Game of the Year 2014 nominee for Visual Arts Excellence. Reviews: TouchArcade: 4.5/5 "Mimpi is adorable, the artwork is amazing, and the puzzles are both challenging and simply fun to play through ... I highly recommend folks check it out." Arcade Sushi: 9/10 "This first rate app is an absolutely gorgeous title, and it’s one of the few physics based puzzlers that moves the heart and the mind." App Addict: 4/5 "Mimpi is delightful platformer, that really shines due to the challenging puzzle element which often cleverly utilizes the touch screen." The game is like a psychedelic illustration come alive! Mimpi the dog is searching for his master in eight diverse worlds. The environment is seldom repetitive, the puzzles are always new. The story is told without words by the game world itself. The game can be played by anyone, kids, adults, hipsters, crypto terrestrials... :) =Features= - 8 different illustrated levels where each screen is different - Puzzle, platformer and adventure mechanics combined into unique gameplay style - Unique puzzles and minigames that seldom repeat - Unobtrusive story that is told completely without words, no boring dialogues - Music that changes as you progress levels - 8 character skins available in game =Follow Us= Become a fan of Mimpi on Facebook and get the latest updates www.facebook.com/TheRealMimpi or follow the devs on Twitter www.twitter.com/SiliconJelly

About

Where's Samantha?

Guide George, a fabric swatch, through a hand-drawn textile world to find his lost love Samantha. Solve physics-based puzzles and overcome obstacles in this whimsical, narrated adventure.

Highlights
  • Physics-based puzzles
  • Hand-drawn 2D textile world
  • Comedic storybook narrative
  • 45 levels
  • Controller support
  • Whimsical artwork
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Where’s Samantha? That’s exactly what George, an unassuming swatch of fabric is asking. Help George as he searches for his lost love Samantha (wind is a heck of a thing when you’re fabric) overcome puzzles and obstacles in this hand-drawn textile world and unfold George’s whimsically narrated tale. • An endearing and delightfully comedic storybook-style tale of two swatches of fabric looking to reunite. • A vibrant textile 2D world of hand-drawn artwork full of whimsy. • Venture through 45 levels of physics-based puzzles of varying complexity. • Beautifully hand drawn artwork. • Narrated by award-winning actor, presenter, and comedian Rufus Hound. • Controller support

Screenshots

Mimpi4 screens
Where's Samantha?4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mimpi at 4.5 against Where's Samantha?'s 3.7. Mimpi also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 48%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Mimpi sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Where's Samantha? sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mimpi holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mimpi has 812 ratings behind it against 143, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Mimpi's written reviews are positive against 48% of Where's Samantha?'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mimpi ships an update monthly, Where's Samantha? every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mimpi versus Where's Samantha?: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMimpiWhere's Samantha?
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (812 ratings) — better3.7 (143 ratings)
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews — better47.9% of reviews
Number of ratings812 — better143
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size251 MB233 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCrescent Moon Games LLCRok Operations

Customer experience

Mimpi

All ratings806 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral4.7%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews395 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral6.6%
Negative21.0%

Where's Samantha?

All ratings132 ratings
Positive64.4%
Neutral7.6%
Negative28.0%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive47.9%
Neutral12.8%
Negative39.4%

User reviews

Mimpi

From 812 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🐶 Cute dog protagonist
  • 🌟 Visually appealing graphics
  • 🧠 Challenging puzzles
  • 🕹️ Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 🎮 Nostalgic experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and black screen issues
  • 🕹️ Difficult and unforgiving controls
  • 🕰️ Slow loading times
  • 💰 Frustrating in-app purchases
  • 🤔 Lack of clear instructions

Where's Samantha?

From 143 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 👍 Cute characters and visuals
  • 👍 Challenging puzzles
  • 👍 Engaging storyline

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes, especially on later levels
  • 🐛 Controls can be clunky and unresponsive
  • 💰 Paywall to access full game
  • 📺 Excessive ads even after paying to remove them

Bugs and requests

Mimpi

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes at the end credits
  • Certain puzzles are impossible to complete
  • Saved progress not loading properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bring back Mimpi Dreams game
  • Add more levels and content
  • Improve controls and responsiveness
  • Provide better in-game hints and tutorials

Where's Samantha?

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes on level 41
  • Unable to progress past level 14 due to bug
  • Saved progress not loading correctly

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Smoother controls and better responsiveness
  • Ability to save progress and resume later
  • Option to purchase full ad-free version

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Mimpi

One-time14
  • 3 hint bulbs$0.99
  • Fempi Skin$0.99
  • InCATgnito skin$0.99
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  • Limbi Skin$0.99
  • Skullpi Skin$0.99
  • Zompie Skin$0.99
  • M1M91 Skin$0.99
  • 7 hint bulbs$1.99
  • Skin Golden Mimpi$1.99
  • 15 hint bulbs$2.99
  • 35 hint bulbs$3.99
  • Fempi Pack$3.99
  • Meowpi Pack$3.99
  • 1st Complete bundle$6.99
2 purchases

Where's Samantha?

One-time2
  • remove ads$0.99
  • Unlocks the full game$3.99

Questions

Is Mimpi free?
Mimpi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Where's Samantha? free?
Where's Samantha? is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mimpi or Where's Samantha??
Mimpi is rated higher. Mimpi averages 4.5 out of 5 from 812 ratings, while Where's Samantha? averages 3.7 from 143 ratings.
Do Mimpi or Where's Samantha? have ads?
Neither Mimpi nor Where's Samantha? shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mimpi or Where's Samantha??
Mimpi ships an update monthly, and Where's Samantha? every 4 months. Most recently, Mimpi was updated on October 23, 2026 and Where's Samantha? on October 22, 2026.

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