Comparison

Phantom P.I. vs Garuda

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

Head to head
About

Phantom P.I.

Explore a haunted mansion filled with mystery and puzzles. Play as a paranormal investigator to help a ghostly rocker find peace by solving clues, hunting sprites, and completing challenging levels. Enjoy hand-animated characters and an original soundtrack in this family-friendly adventure.

Highlights
  • Explore haunted mansion levels
  • Solve diabolical puzzles
  • Hunt for ghoulish ghosts and sprites
  • Collect clues and collectible cards
  • Hand-animated characters
  • Original soundtrack
Features
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Adventure! In a mansion dripping with mystery and fraught with danger, a poltergeist lurks. Only the Phantom PI can save the day by restoring peace to beloved zombie-ghost rocker Marshall Staxx’s after-life. Play as Cecil or Cecilia, paranormal investigator to the ghostly stars while exploring spooky Ravensmaw Manor. Look for clues, hunt for sprites, and solve diabolical puzzles in this charming puzzle game that’s sure to provide hours of great family-friendly fun. Explore 20 beautifully handcrafted levels while collecting hundreds of objects including clues that reveal the story of Marshall Staxx, unique collectible cards designed by our favourite artists, ghoulish ghosts, spooky sprites and more! Annoying apparitions antagonizing your afterlife? Pesky poltergeists pooping on your peace? Cecil Sparks can help! Phantom PI features charming hand-animated characters, 20 puzzle filled levels to challenge your memory, fill your journal by collecting a gallery of 25+ collectible cards and story clues. And enjoy the haunting original soundtrack and accessible point-and-click controls.

About

Garuda

Features
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A Gentle Journey Beneath the Moonlit Sky Step into the adventurous world of Garuda, a hand-crafted journey about love, flight, and quiet discovery. As night falls, help a caring bird guide her hatchling through glowing meadows and gentle skies. It’s a serene experience designed to soothe, not stress. Whether you're winding down for the night or simply need a breath of calm, Garuda invites you to slow down and enjoy the stillness. Features: Hand-Painted Visuals Explore a dreamlike world filled with soft colours and glowing details, crafted with love and care. A Heartfelt Story Guide Garuda, a devoted parent bird, as she searches for her little one on their first journey into the night. Relaxing Gameplay Intuitive touch controls let you gently glide, guide, and protect no rush, no pressure. Ambient Music & Sound Enjoy calming, immersive audio that enhances the experience. Best with headphones. Offline Play No Wi-Fi? No problem. Garuda works perfectly offline — your peace goes wherever you go. Collectible Boosts Keep things gently engaging with subtle pacing boosts and light challenges. Why You'll Love Garuda Not just a game — Garuda is a quiet moment. A warm story. A little flight of peace in your pocket. Made with Godot Lovingly built with the open-source Godot Engine. Download now and take flight in a tranquil, unforgettable journey.

Screenshots

Phantom P.I.4 screens
Garuda4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Garuda at every 8 days against Phantom P.I.'s every 8 months. Phantom P.I.'s advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads and in-app purchases 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

Phantom P.I. costs $0.99 and Garuda $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phantom P.I. ships an update every 8 months, Garuda every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Phantom P.I. versus Garuda: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhantom P.I.Garuda
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Rating3.4 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size386 MB83 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperRocket 5 Studios IncSuraj Hande

Bugs and requests

Phantom P.I.

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Crashes frequently
  • Game won't load or start
  • Cannot pick up items after setting them down
  • Bug preventing progression in later levels (e.g., missing sprites, unlocks)
  • Game exits after intro or loading
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  • Achievements not activating
  • Levels not loading after completion
  • Force stopping/crashing on older devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • More episodes or levels
  • New chapters and updates
  • More variety in gameplay/puzzles
  • Sequel to the game
  • Additional playable characters
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  • Steam release

Garuda

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Phantom P.I.

No in-app purchases

None

Garuda

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phantom P.I. free?
Phantom P.I. costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Garuda free?
Garuda costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Phantom P.I. or Garuda have ads?
Neither Phantom P.I. nor Garuda shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phantom P.I. or Garuda?
Phantom P.I. ships an update every 8 months, and Garuda every 8 days. Most recently, Phantom P.I. was updated on June 10, 2026 and Garuda on September 9, 2026.

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