# Monolith (2024) vs Methods 3

The clearest difference is ads: Monolith (2024) at none against Methods 3's shown. Monolith (2024) also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (56 vs 3). Methods 3's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and price ($2.99 vs $6.99). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Monolith (2024) costs $6.99 and Methods 3 $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Methods 3 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monolith (2024) has 56 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Monolith (2024) ships an update every 3 days, Methods 3 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monolith (2024) | Methods 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.6 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monolith-2024/id920936830/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/methods-3-the-invisible-man/id6502622226/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **56** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#188** |
| Size | 2.4 GB | 711 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Assemble Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1364941386) | [QI YU SG. PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611119800) |

## What reviewers say

### Monolith (2024)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monolith-2024/id920936830)

Embark on a gripping science fiction point-and-click adventure. Solve logical puzzles, explore hand-drawn locations, and uncover a deep story with full voiceovers. Experience classic adventure gaming with cinematic visuals and motion capture animations.

**Highlights:** Point-and-click adventure gameplay, Logical puzzles, 50 hand-drawn locations, Full English and German voiceover, Cinematic story, Motion capture animations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging story
- 🎨 Gorgeous graphics
- 🧩 Challenging puzzles
- 💡 Original puzzles
- 🗣️ Good voice acting (German)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐌 Slow dialogue
- 🐌 Slow character movement
- 🐌 Dragging ending
- 🐌 Too much dialogue
- 🐌 Repetitive dialogue

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck in game progression
- Home page brings up on iPad edge tap
- Expired developer contact link
- CORE fails to scan ore samples
- Game crashes when Tessa falls asleep

**Requested features**

- Sequel or similar game
- Improvements to the game
- More games like this on iPad
- iCloud save support


### Methods 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/methods-3-the-invisible-man/id6502622226)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

Engage in a crime investigation visual novel where you examine evidence and answer multiple-choice questions to solve mysteries. This is the third installment in a series, continuing a deadly detective competition with a substantial cash prize for the winner.

**Highlights:** Interactive crime scenes, Multiple-choice investigation, Intriguing storyline, Distinctive artwork, Original soundtrack, Crime competition narrative

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monolith (2024) free?

Monolith (2024) costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Methods 3 free?

Methods 3 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Monolith (2024) or Methods 3?

Methods 3 is rated higher. Monolith (2024) averages 4.6 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Methods 3 averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Monolith (2024) or Methods 3 have ads?

Methods 3 shows ads; Monolith (2024) does not.

### Which is updated more often, Monolith (2024) or Methods 3?

Monolith (2024) ships an update every 3 days, and Methods 3 every 6 months. Most recently, Monolith (2024) was updated on November 6, 2026 and Methods 3 on November 8, 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.*