Comparison

Ferris Mueller's Day Off vs Ada's Study

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

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About

Ferris Mueller's Day Off

Embark on a point-and-click adventure to find a missing mule. Solve clever puzzles, interact with colorful characters, and explore vibrant locations. This game offers a unique blend of classic adventure gameplay with a humorous, 80s-inspired twist.

Highlights
  • First-person point and click adventure
  • Clever puzzles and humorous challenges
  • Colorful hand-drawn artwork
  • 80s film-inspired aesthetic
  • Built-in hint system
  • Glitch Camera for clues
  • Auto-save feature
Features
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“Reminiscent of older point-and-click adventures.” – 148 Apps “If you’re a fan of point-and-click adventure games, you do not want to miss this one.” – AppUnwrapper “A refreshingly zinester spin on the standard point-and-click.” – IndieGameReviewer From the creators of Forever Lost, the award-winning adventure series with over 3 million downloads worldwide, comes a hilarious point-and-click puzzle adventure unlike anything else. Meet Ferris Mueller, a runaway mule with a love of adventure, hidden secrets, and golden carrots. When Ferris goes missing, it’s up to you to track him down and bring him home. Play as Ferris’s owner and headteacher as you explore colourful locations, meet strange and wonderful characters, collect clues, and solve clever puzzles inspired by classic point-and-click adventure games and beloved 80s comedy films. Search the town, discover hidden objects, find the 9 golden carrots Ferris has hidden, and uncover what really happened during his unexpected day off. If you enjoy story-driven adventure games, escape room puzzles, classic point-and-click games, and quirky mysteries, Ferris Mueller’s Day Off is the perfect escape. Features • A first-person point-and-click puzzle adventure. • A charming comedy mystery filled with unusual characters. • Inspired by classic adventure games and 80s movie nostalgia. • Colourful hand-drawn artwork. • Solve clever puzzles and discover hidden clues. • Collect items and use them to unlock new areas. • Use the Glitch Camera to reveal secrets and track clues. • Built-in hint system helps when you get stuck. • Original soundtrack by Richard Moir featuring music from Franc Cinelli. • Signature Glitch Games humour and unexpected surprises. • Auto-save means you never lose your progress. • No ads or in-app purchases. Can you find Ferris and recover all 9 golden carrots? – Glitch Games is a small independent game studio from the UK, creating premium mystery, escape room, and puzzle adventure games that players around the world love. Follow us for updates, news, and behind-the-scenes content: Discord: discord.gg/glitchgames Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlitchGames/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/glitch.games Newsletter: https://glitch.games/newsletter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglitchgames/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GlitchGames

About

Ada's Study

Explore Ada Lovelace's study to uncover a hidden mystery. Solve intricate mechanical puzzles and interact with objects using intuitive touch controls in a beautifully crafted 3D environment. Unravel secrets of epic proportions in this engaging puzzle adventure.

Highlights
  • Investigate Ada Lovelace's disappearance
  • Solve intricate mechanical puzzles
  • Intuitive touch interactions
  • Beautifully crafted 3D visuals
  • Uncover a secret narrative
Features
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Investigate the disappearance of Ada Lovelace and uncover a secret of epic proportions. A short, high quality game packed with intricate mechanical puzzles and a fascinating mystery, developed by Sherlocked. Dust swirls through her study. Clearly, nobody has been in here for years. The room is filled with desks, cupboards, books, and notes on top of notes. This is the last workplace of Ada Lovelace, the brilliant pioneer of programming, and she has been hiding something. Work your way through every challenge she has left, but beware, you’re not the only person doing the investigating… If you’re a fan of games like “The Room” and “The House of Da Vinci” chances are high you’ll enjoy Ada’s Study. INVESTIGATE ADA LOVELACE Uncover a mystery around the historical figure of Ada Lovelace, the genius mathematician and computer programming pioneer. INTRICATE PUZZLES Solve challenging mechanical puzzles that connect to a larger narrative. INTUITIVE TOUCH INTERACTIONS Interact with objects in a tactile way using natural touch controls. BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED 3D VISUALS Explore a carefully crafted world set in Victorian London with visuals that push the boundary of mobile graphics.

Screenshots

Ferris Mueller's Day Off4 screens
Ada's Study4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ferris Mueller's Day Off at 4.8 against Ada's Study's 3.6. Ferris Mueller's Day Off also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 53%) and ratings volume (132 vs 35). Ada's Study's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Ferris Mueller's Day Off costs $2.99 and Ada's Study $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ferris Mueller's Day Off holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 132 and 35 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Ferris Mueller's Day Off's written reviews are positive against 53% of Ada's Study's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ferris Mueller's Day Off ships an update every 2 months, Ada's Study every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Ferris Mueller's Day Off versus Ada's Study: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFerris Mueller's Day OffAda's Study
Price$2.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.8 (132 ratings) — better3.6 (35 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better52.6% of reviews
Number of ratings132 — better35
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size270 MB281 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperGlitch GamesSherlocked

Customer experience

Ferris Mueller's Day Off

All ratings132 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral11.0%
Negative9.0%

Ada's Study

All ratings35 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral14.3%
Negative25.7%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral18.4%
Negative28.9%

User reviews

Ferris Mueller's Day Off

From 132 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🧩 Clever and logical puzzle design
  • 😂 Excellent humor and witty puns
  • 🎨 Unique and charming art style
  • 📸 Integrated camera feature for note-taking
  • 💡 Progressive hint system that doesn't spoil

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • 📦 Excessive inventory items causing confusion
  • 🎯 Some puzzles are illogical or obtuse
  • 🔄 Repetitive backtracking between areas
  • 🎨 Primitive cartoon graphics (subjective)

Ada's Study

From 35 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Beautiful graphics and art
  • 🧩 Clever and well-crafted puzzles
  • 📚 Captivating and interesting story
  • 👍 Smooth and intuitive gameplay
  • 💡 Well-developed host personality

Room to improve

  • ⏳ Too short for the price
  • 🤏 Very short game length
  • 📉 Anticlimactic ending
  • 💸 Not worth the cost
  • 🤔 Puzzles too easy

Bugs and requests

Ferris Mueller's Day Off

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Game freezes and crashes frequently
  • Inventory wheel overflow prevents item usage
  • Photo album cannot be closed without restarting
  • Hints section locks up requiring app restart
  • Save game corruption and progress loss
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  • Dialogue fails to trigger when clicking NPCs
  • Catch-22 progression bug with safe key and manager
  • Knife cannot be used on bear to get money
  • Missing collectible items (candles)
  • Game won't open or appear on device
  • Occasional spelling and grammar errors

Requested features

5 requests
  • More games in the Forever Lost series
  • Longer gameplay experiences
  • More cartoon-based adventure games
  • Spooky/horror themed games
  • Improved save game system

Ada's Study

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Gold nub missing from mapping desk
  • Scales string and key string not working
  • Bugs requiring restarts
  • Bookshelf puzzle unplayable
  • Puzzles not working/broken
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  • Weight puzzle broken

Requested features

4 requests
  • More content/longer game
  • Sequels or more chapters
  • More impactful choices
  • Full-fledged multi-room game

In-app purchases

None

Ferris Mueller's Day Off

No in-app purchases

None

Ada's Study

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ferris Mueller's Day Off free?
Ferris Mueller's Day Off costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ada's Study free?
Ada's Study costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ferris Mueller's Day Off or Ada's Study?
Ferris Mueller's Day Off is rated higher. Ferris Mueller's Day Off averages 4.8 out of 5 from 132 ratings, while Ada's Study averages 3.6 from 35 ratings.
Do Ferris Mueller's Day Off or Ada's Study have ads?
Neither Ferris Mueller's Day Off nor Ada's Study shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ferris Mueller's Day Off or Ada's Study?
Ferris Mueller's Day Off ships an update every 2 months, and Ada's Study every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ferris Mueller's Day Off was updated on October 14, 2026 and Ada's Study on October 15, 2026.

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