Wilderless vs its rivals

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

Wilderless
This App
Core Identity
DeveloperProtopop GamesCHEELY APPS (CHILI APPS), TOONot Found GamesBig Fish Games, IncBig Fish Games, IncTaegyu Kim
CategoryGamesGamesAdventureGamesGamesGames
PlatformiOSiOSAndroidiOSiOSiOS
Store Metrics
Rating4.2 / 54.3 / 52.9 / 53.8 / 54.4 / 53.9 / 5
Ratings Count25420216914613416
PriceUSD4.99Free$0.99Free$6.99Free
Release DateApr 2, 2020Nov 5, 2020Jun 27, 2024Apr 1, 2015Sep 2, 2016Jun 16, 2025
Last UpdatedNov 18, 2025Jan 13, 2026Mar 17, 2026Apr 1, 2015Sep 2, 2016Mar 5, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment-mixed-mixedmixed-
Score-65/100-45/10065/100-
Praises-
  • The core horror gameplay loop provides a high level of suspense and entertainment for players
  • Detailed house environment and animations create a high-quality visual experience for horror fans
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  • Engaging narrative and artistic visual design keep players invested in the series
  • Challenging mini-games and hidden object scenes provide a satisfying difficulty ramp for experienced players
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Complaints-
  • Frequent application crashes following the latest update disrupt the core gameplay experience for users
  • Aggressive advertisement placement blocks the screen and makes the game feel unplayable for users
  • Lack of content updates for locked doors and rooms creates a sense of false advertising
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  • Game breaking glitches prevent progression during specific puzzle sequences in the tower
  • Critical black screen crashes prevent players from finishing the game on iPad devices
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Requests-
  • Expansion of game content including new rooms, skills, and an extreme difficulty mode
  • Implementation of cloud save or account synchronization to prevent progress loss upon deletion
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  • Updates for older series entries to ensure compatibility with modern devices
  • In-game journal feature requested to help track narrative progress and complex puzzle clues
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Procedural generation enables infinite exploration without loading screens
  • Shape-shifting mechanic provides varied traversal modes
  • Ad-free, single-purchase model builds trust with premium-seeking users
  • 3D animation quality anchors the horror brand
  • Stealth-based hide-and-seek loop drives session length
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  • Narrative-driven artistic direction sustains series loyalty
  • Self-contained story arc avoids live-service fatigue
  • Premium, self-contained narrative model removes monetization friction
  • Time-travel mechanic differentiates core gameplay from standard search-and-find titles
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Weaknesses
  • $4.99 entry barrier limits new-user conversion
  • Lack of multiplayer features restricts social retention
  • 4.16 rating indicates room for stability improvement
  • Frequent post-update crashes disrupt core gameplay
  • Inaccessible rooms create false advertising perception
  • Aggressive ad frequency blocks screen interaction
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  • Progression-blocking tower glitches drive churn
  • Authentication errors block access to paid content
  • Lack of clear instructions for mini-games
  • Critical black screen crashes on iPad devices
  • Inconsistent puzzle logic forces frequent use of skip buttons
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Pricingpaidfreepaidfreemiumpaidfree
MomentumMaintenance--ZombieZombie-
Update Cadence5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~278d avg--1 versions1 versions-

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