Block Breaker Gem Mining vs Dad's Monster House
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Block Breaker Gem Mining
A classic breakout-style game where players break blocks to advance through increasingly challenging levels. Collect falling gems and items for bonus points and power-ups. Fun for all ages.
- Classic breakout gameplay
- Increasingly difficult levels
- Collect falling gems and items
- Power-ups for enhanced gameplay
- Unlock new levels by completing current ones
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Block Breaker Gem Mining is a classic breakout style game. As you progress in the game the levels will become increasingly more difficult. The next level is unlocked when the current one is completed by breaking all the blocks. Collect the falling gems and items that get released from the blocks to gain extra points and its PowerUp. + Bonus Ball Gem PowerUp + Ammo PowerUp + Collect Falling Items For More Points + Big Paddle Gem PowerUp + Small Paddle Gem PowerUp + Freeze Paddle Gem PowerUp + Fun For Everyone
Dad's Monster House
Embark on a narrative-driven adventure to uncover a father's secret. Solve intricate puzzles, encounter unique monsters, and navigate a story exploring themes of love, ambition, and redemption. The black-and-white art style and immersive sound design enhance the emotional journey.
- Narrative-driven story
- Puzzle solving
- Item collection
- Black-and-white art style
- Immersive sound design
- Emotional themes
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Dad's Monster House tells the story of Carlos' journey after he receives a distress call from his father, pleading for him to return to his old home and rescue his dad. As he continues exploring the house, Carlos encounters many terrifying yet 'cute' monsters. As he solves the puzzles before him, he draws ever closer to the truth... Freud once said: "Love and work, work and love...that's all there is." But what of the pain, the struggles that arise when we're forced to choose between our ambitions and love? In dealing with such conundrums, we’ve all likely hurt those we hold dearest to us. For it's often in the darkness that we feel most safe. With Dad's Monster House, I wish to provide those kinds of heartrending memories a chance at redemption. I dedicate it to scientists, to my childhood dreams; to those I love, and to faded memories. I hope that within you'll find the greatest of answers, be they for your love, for science, or dreams. [Gameplay] A sudden call in the deep of night has you return to a house you haven't visited for many a year. You must unravel one puzzle after another: to from within scenes intertwined with memories find clues and get to the bottom of your father's secret. The choice of whether to redeem or ultimately end this sad story lies in your hands. [Features] Instead of going for bright and vivid colors, I have opted for a black-and-white art style. The fragmented narration, plentiful puzzles, and delicate sound designs create an immersive experience where you as the player get to truly feel the ups and downs of the protagonist's emotions. Continue to unravel the story as you collect more items...
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Dad's Monster House at Free against Block Breaker Gem Mining's $0.99. Dad's Monster House also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 38 months) and ratings volume (156 vs 1). Block Breaker Gem Mining's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On 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
Dad's Monster House is free to download; Block Breaker Gem Mining costs $0.99 up front. Dad's Monster House sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Block Breaker Gem Mining asks for nothing beyond the download.
Block Breaker Gem Mining holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dad's Monster House has 156 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Block Breaker Gem Mining's written reviews are positive against 84% of Dad's Monster House's.
Block Breaker Gem Mining ships an update every 38 months, Dad's Monster House every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Block Breaker Gem Mining | Dad's Monster House |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.7 (156 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 83.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 156 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 2.3 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Mike Hempfling | COTTONGAME Network Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Block Breaker Gem Mining
Dad's Monster House
Bugs and requests
Block Breaker Gem Mining
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Dad's Monster House
Reported bugs
7 issues- Buttons on signs not working
- Game won't reopen after closing
- Game crashes on iPad
- Game crashes when entering elevator
- Game crashes after clicking 'new game'
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- Unable to cook fish or dig treasure
- Screen cuts off on iPhone 12
Requested features
9 requests- Progress sharing between Apple devices
- Add Thai language support
- Teleportation feature on the map
- Interactive map with clickable locations
- In-game hints
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- Ability to skip between scenes
- Optional music and sounds
- Camera function for clues
- More character interaction/side quests
In-app purchases
Block Breaker Gem Mining
No in-app purchases
Dad's Monster House
- Purchase game$1.99
Questions
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