Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Classic breakout gameplay
  • Increasingly difficult levels
  • Collect falling gems and items
  • Power-ups for enhanced gameplay
  • Unlock new levels by completing current ones
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Narrative-driven story
  • Puzzle solving
  • Item collection
  • Black-and-white art style
  • Immersive sound design
  • Emotional themes
Features
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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...

Screenshots

Block Breaker Gem Mining4 screens
Dad's Monster House4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Block Breaker Gem Mining versus Dad's Monster House: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock Breaker Gem MiningDad's Monster House
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (156 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better83.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1156 — better
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB2.3 GB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMike HempflingCOTTONGAME Network Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Block Breaker Gem Mining

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Dad's Monster House

All ratings155 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral1.9%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive83.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative12.0%

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

None

Block Breaker Gem Mining

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Dad's Monster House

One-time1
  • Purchase game$1.99

Questions

Is Block Breaker Gem Mining free?
Block Breaker Gem Mining costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dad's Monster House free?
Dad's Monster House is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Block Breaker Gem Mining or Dad's Monster House?
Block Breaker Gem Mining is rated higher. Block Breaker Gem Mining averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Dad's Monster House averages 4.7 from 156 ratings.
Do Block Breaker Gem Mining or Dad's Monster House have ads?
Neither Block Breaker Gem Mining nor Dad's Monster House shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Block Breaker Gem Mining or Dad's Monster House?
Block Breaker Gem Mining ships an update every 38 months, and Dad's Monster House every 2 months. Most recently, Block Breaker Gem Mining was updated on November 1, 2026 and Dad's Monster House on November 2, 2026.

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