# Monument Valley vs Pan

The clearest difference is rating: Monument Valley at 4.8 against Pan's 3.8. Monument Valley also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 20) and review sentiment (81% vs 62%). Pan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Monument Valley costs $3.99 and Pan $3.99 up front. Monument Valley sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pan asks for nothing beyond the download.

Monument Valley holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monument Valley has 17K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Monument Valley's written reviews are positive against 62% of Pan's.

Monument Valley ships an update every 2 months, Pan every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monument Valley | Pan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monument-valley/id728293409/reviews)** | [3.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pan-pan/id926251842/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **80.5% of reviews** | 61.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | #199 |
| Size | 324 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [ustwo games](https://appshunter.io/developer/297468910) | [Spelkraft](https://appshunter.io/developer/878590621) |

## What reviewers say

### Monument Valley

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monument-valley/id728293409)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Paid · Puzzle, #7 Top Paid · Adventure, #56 Top Paid · Games, #92 Top Paid (US App Store)

Explore a world of impossible architecture and optical illusions. Guide a silent princess through stunningly beautiful, hand-crafted monuments by manipulating the environment. Uncover hidden paths and solve puzzles in this surreal exploration game.

**Highlights:** Impossible architecture manipulation, Optical illusion puzzles, Surreal exploration, Hand-crafted worlds, Intuitive twist and drag controls, Reactive soundscape

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Forgotten Shores | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Stunning visuals and graphics
- 🎶 Soothing and atmospheric audio
- 🧠 Clever and mind-bending puzzles
- 🕰️ Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕹️ Puzzles can be too easy at times
- ⏱️ Game is relatively short in length
- 💰 Expensive for the amount of content
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes reported

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not loading or freezing on certain devices
- Inability to purchase or access DLC/expansion content
- Compatibility issues with recent iOS updates

**Requested features**

- More levels and chapters to extend the gameplay
- Increased difficulty and challenge in later puzzles
- Ability to save progress and resume levels
- Support for newer device screen sizes and resolutions


### Pan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pan-pan/id926251842)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Embark on an open plain adventure focused on environmental storytelling and puzzle-solving. Explore a serene world with ambient soundscapes as you repair your spaceship to begin your journey home.

**Highlights:** Environmental narrative storytelling, Puzzle solving, Exploration, Ambient soundscapes, Spaceship repair, Pilgrimage home

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monument Valley free?

Monument Valley costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Pan free?

Pan costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Monument Valley or Pan?

Monument Valley is rated higher. Monument Valley averages 4.8 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Pan averages 3.8 from 20 ratings.

### Do Monument Valley or Pan have ads?

Neither Monument Valley nor Pan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Monument Valley or Pan?

Monument Valley ships an update every 2 months, and Pan every 2 days. Most recently, Monument Valley was updated on October 29, 2026 and Pan on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Monument Valley or Pan?

Monument Valley currently peaks at #5 in the App Store charts, and Pan at #199. 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.*