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Poppy Playtime Chapter 4 vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Poppy Playtime Chapter 4's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Poppy Playtime Chapter 4
This App
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Core Identity
DeveloperMob Entertainment, IncRusty LakeMazniacKhurram SamadMazniacFun Factory LLCPlug In DigitalClueKeeper LLCHemmert UG (haftungsbeschränkt)Artifex Mundi
CategoryGamesGamesAdventureGamesAdventureGamesGamesGamesGamesAdventure
PlatformiOSAndroid, iOSAndroidAndroid, iOSAndroidiOSAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidAndroid
Store Metrics
Rating4.4 / 54.9 / 54.6 / 54.0 / 54.7 / 53.9 / 54.4 / 54.6 / 50.0 / 54.4 / 5
Ratings Count2,0264,2426,816181,272355382002,866
PriceUSD4.99$2.99FreeFreeFreeFree$4.99Free$14.99$4.99
Release DateJul 16, 2025Sep 27, 2023Mar 2, 2022Dec 4, 2024Mar 10, 2024Jul 11, 2013Jan 23, 2024Mar 18, 2014Mar 24, 2022Feb 11, 2016
Last UpdatedOct 24, 2025Jul 30, 2024Apr 11, 2026Mar 19, 2026May 18, 2026May 6, 2026Jan 23, 2024May 15, 2026Jan 19, 2026Oct 24, 2025
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentmixed-----positive-positive-
Score65/100-----85/100-80/100-
Praises
  • High-quality horror atmosphere and intense boss encounters keep players engaged throughout the current chapter
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  • Mirror-based puzzle mechanics provide a unique and intellectually stimulating experience for platformer fans
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Complaints
  • Black screen errors prevent gameplay initiation and cause significant frustration for users on mobile devices
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  • High-precision jumping requirements during boss encounters create significant frustration for players lacking fast reflexes
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Requests
  • Expedited release of the next chapter on mobile platforms to satisfy player demand for content
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  • Skip functionality for boss encounters to allow players to continue the narrative without high-reflex requirements
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Franchise lore drives deep community theory-crafting [Narrative-Driven Lore]
  • GrabPack mechanic provides a distinct, tactile retention loop [GrabPack Mechanic]
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  • Mirror-swapping mechanic creates a distinct puzzle-solving logic
  • Text-less environmental storytelling lowers localization barriers
  • Creator-first web platform enables high-quality user-generated hunts
  • Offline-first architecture supports remote-location gameplay
  • AR integration via Zappar provides immersive puzzle layers
  • Mission Editor enables B2B distribution into education
  • Printable PDF kits create tangible acquisition loop
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Weaknesses
  • Black screen launch errors [Sentiment Complaints]
  • Unstable save points causing progress loss [Sentiment Complaints]
  • Premium $4.99 price point lacks content roadmap [Pricing Strategy]
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  • High-precision boss encounters drive player churn
  • Inconsistent touch controls on mobile devices
  • Lack of brightness settings for dark environments
  • No built-in social discovery for hunts
  • Creator-led distribution limits organic user growth
  • Lack of recurring content drops reduces daily active usage
  • $14.99 iOS entry price exceeds category median
  • 0.7★ Android-iOS rating gap indicates stability issues
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Pricingpaidfreefreefreemiumfreefreemiumpaidfreefreemiumpaid
MomentumZombieMaintenance-Intense-IntenseZombieMaintenanceActive-
Update Cadence1 versions5 versions-5 versions-5 versions2 versions, ~659d avg2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~1d avg3 versions-

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