# Botanicula vs Dad's Monster House

The clearest difference is price: Dad's Monster House at Free against Botanicula's $6.99. Botanicula's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (541 vs 155). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Dad's Monster House is free to download; Botanicula costs $6.99 up front. Dad's Monster House sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Botanicula asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Botanicula against 4.7 for Dad's Monster House. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 541 and 155 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 83% and 84% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Botanicula | Dad's Monster House |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (541 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/botanicula/id853706620/reviews) | **[4.7 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dads-monster-house/id1357577305/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **541** | 155 |
| Positive reviews | 82.8% of reviews | **83.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 610 MB | 2.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Amanita Design s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/423984213) | [COTTONGAME Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/981521029) |

## What reviewers say

### Botanicula

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/botanicula/id853706620)

Embark on a humorous adventure as five tree creatures on a quest to protect the last seed of their home tree from evil parasites. Explore over 150 detailed locations filled with funny animations and hidden bonuses, accompanied by award-winning music.

**Highlights:** Humorous adventure gameplay, Explore over 150 detailed locations, Hundreds of funny animations, Hidden bonuses, Award-winning music

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Charming and quirky characters
- 💎 Beautiful, imaginative visuals
- 🎨 Unique and creative art style
- 🎶 Fitting and soothing soundtrack
- 🕹️ Engaging and challenging puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs, especially on older devices
- 🤯 Lack of clear instructions or guidance
- 🕰️ Some levels can feel tedious or repetitive
- 🧭 Difficulty navigating and getting lost in the world

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain levels, especially towards the end
- Inability to interact with key elements on some devices
- Save data loss or progress reset issues

**Requested features**

- More levels and content to extend the experience
- Ability to save progress and resume games
- Inclusion of a map or navigation system
- Difficulty options or accessibility features


### Dad's Monster House

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dads-monster-house/id1357577305)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase game | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful art/graphics
- 🤔 Challenging puzzles
- 📖 Engaging story
- 💡 Creative/clever puzzles
- ✨ Atmospheric/immersive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚶 Tedious backtracking/walking
- ❓ Puzzles can be obscure/frustrating
- 🤔 Lack of hints
- 🐌 Slow screen transitions
- 🖱️ Difficult to use stylus/finger for notes

**Reported bugs**

- 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'

**Requested features**

- Progress sharing between Apple devices
- Add Thai language support
- Teleportation feature on the map
- Interactive map with clickable locations
- In-game hints


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Botanicula free?

Botanicula costs $6.99, 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, Botanicula or Dad's Monster House?

Dad's Monster House is rated higher. Botanicula averages 4.6 out of 5 from 541 ratings, while Dad's Monster House averages 4.7 from 155 ratings.

### Do Botanicula or Dad's Monster House have ads?

Neither Botanicula nor Dad's Monster House shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Botanicula or Dad's Monster House?

Botanicula ships an update every 2 months, and Dad's Monster House every 2 months. Most recently, Botanicula was updated on September 24, 2026 and Dad's Monster House on August 31, 2026.

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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.*