Girl Next Door vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Girl Next Door's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Girl Next Door This App	Who is? Enigmas & Riddles Nemesis	Judgment Day: Angel of God Contender	Detective Masters Contender	Braindom: Brain Games Test Contender	Brain Test: Tricky Puzzles Peer	Chat Master! Peer	Help Me: Tricky Brain Puzzles New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	Lion Studios	UNICO STUDIO	Matchingham Games	Crazy Labs	Matchingham Games	UNICO STUDIO	Supersonic Studios	ABI Global LTD
Category	Games	Games	-	-	-	Games	-	-
Platform	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	-	-	-	Android, iOS	-	-
Store Metrics
Rating	4.6 / 5	4.8 / 5	-	-	-	4.8 / 5	-	-
Ratings Count	12,829	173,201	-	-	-	1,417,806	-	-
Price	Free	Free	-	-	-	Free	-	-
Release Date	Sep 7, 2020	Sep 21, 2020	-	-	-	Nov 12, 2019	-	-
Last Updated	Jun 20, 2021	Feb 5, 2026	-	-	-	Apr 9, 2026	-	-
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	negative	positive	-	-	-	mixed	-	-
Score	35/100	78/100	-	-	-	65/100	-	-
Praises	Simple choice-based narrative mechanics provide an engaging experience for casual players High entertainment value during short play sessions for casual users	Challenging riddle and puzzle mechanics provide effective mental stimulation for casual players	-	-	-	Challenging puzzle mechanics effectively stimulate cognitive thinking and problem solving skills for players High replayability and addictive nature keep users engaged during short daily play sessions	-	-
Complaints	Excessive ad frequency disrupts the core gameplay loop and ruins immersion Limited content depth due to a very small number of available levels Monetization failure where ad-removal purchases do not function as advertised	Excessive ad frequency disrupts the flow of gameplay after every single level	-	-	-	Excessive ad frequency disrupts the core gameplay loop and creates a negative user experience Aggressive monetization tactics and expensive hint systems gate progress for non-paying players	-	-
Requests	Expansion of the level library to increase long-term replay value	Expansion of the level library to provide sustained long-term engagement	-	-	-	Increased level volume to provide more content for long-term dedicated players	-	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Choice-driven narrative mechanics sustain session duration Neighborhood-focused narrative niche differentiates from generic puzzle apps	Narrative-driven mystery scenarios sustain emotional engagement Offline-first architecture removes connectivity-based churn	-	-	-	Editors' Choice badge across five markets sustains organic install velocity Offline-first architecture maximizes accessibility in low-connectivity regions	-	-
Weaknesses	Ad-removal IAP failure reported in reviews Content library depth insufficient for long-term retention High ad-frequency disrupts core gameplay loop	Ad-to-gameplay ratio drives high churn Content volume leads to rapid completion Unresponsive touch controls in specific tasks	-	-	-	Ad-to-gameplay ratio is the primary churn driver Premium tier weekly subscription cost exceeds casual-puzzle category medians	-	-
Pricing	freemium	freemium	-	-	-	freemium	-	-
Momentum	Zombie	Maintenance	-	-	-	Active	-	-
Update Cadence	5 versions, ~468d avg	5 versions, ~114d avg	-	-	-	5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~22d avg	-	-

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