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Hello Neighbor iOS App Review: Advanced AI Horror Experience

by tinyBuild LLC

Hello Neighbor delivers a unique stealth horror experience where players infiltrate a neighbor's house while facing an adaptive AI opponent. The game combines puzzle-solving with psychological tension, targeting horror enthusiasts and puzzle game fans.

Detailed Review

Hello Neighbor presents a distinctive take on the stealth horror genre, positioning itself as an innovative mobile gaming experience through its dynamic AI antagonist system. Developed by tinyBuild LLC, the iOS version brings the acclaimed PC and console title to mobile devices with full feature parity, though limited to newer Apple devices starting from iPhone 6s and specific iPad models. The core gameplay revolves around infiltrating the neighbor's progressively fortified house to uncover secrets hidden in the basement. The game's standout feature is its advanced AI system that learns from player behavior and adapts defenses accordingly. If players repeatedly use specific entry points like windows, the neighbor will deploy bear traps or barricades in those locations. The environment evolves through three distinct acts, each presenting increasingly complex security measures and architectural changes that require strategic adaptation from players. User experience on iOS demonstrates both strengths and limitations in implementation. The touch controls provide adequate movement and interaction capabilities, though some precision actions prove challenging according to user feedback. The visual presentation maintains the game's distinctive stylized aesthetic with satisfactory performance on supported devices. Real-world usage patterns show players typically engage in short-to-medium sessions due to the game's intense nature and puzzle-solving requirements, with the adaptive AI ensuring no two playthroughs follow identical patterns. User feedback trends reveal strong nostalgic appeal and appreciation for the core concept, though some implementation issues surface repeatedly. Reviewer Sushi_vibes3 (August 5, 2025) exemplifies the emotional connection many players feel, describing it as 'my childhood' and referencing popular YouTube coverage. However, RJWOOBS (August 3, 2025) highlights significant monetization concerns regarding the $14 paywall for accessing Act 2 content after completing the initial chapter. Technical precision issues are noted by os'aksms (August 6, 2025) who mentions difficulty with 'pressing the lever in the hole in the wall behind the painting in act three.' The game demonstrates notable strengths in its innovative AI system and atmospheric horror presentation, creating genuine tension through unpredictable opponent behavior. However, limitations include the controversial monetization model that locks significant content behind substantial payments after the initial act, occasional control precision issues on touch interfaces, and the relatively high device requirements that exclude older iOS hardware. The experience best suits players seeking psychological horror with strategic elements rather than jump-scare focused gameplay, particularly those who appreciate evolving challenges and non-linear puzzle solving.

Key Features

  • Adaptive AI opponent that learns from player behavior and modifies defense strategies accordingly, creating unique challenges each playthrough
  • Multi-act narrative structure with progressively complex environments and security systems that require evolving infiltration strategies
  • Physics-based interaction system allowing environmental manipulation and creative problem-solving approaches to bypass obstacles
  • Distinctive stylized visual aesthetic that creates unsettling atmosphere while maintaining performance on supported iOS devices
  • Stealth gameplay mechanics requiring careful observation, pattern recognition, and strategic timing to avoid detection
  • Persistent world progression where player actions create permanent changes to the neighbor's defensive measures and house layout

Why Users Love It

Innovative adaptive AI system
Strong atmospheric tension

Perfect for: Horror enthusiasts and puzzle game fans seeking psychological tension

Screenshots

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Ranking History

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Current Rank

#48

6 from last week

Best Rank

#20

All-time high

Average Rank

#40

30-day average

User Reviews

Watering down
Jul 30, 2025

Do I have to explain how fun this game is but one problem the full game is 15$. And there are a lot of glitches. Maybe it makes sense because this game came out like 7 years ago and never updated also one more thing it won’t allow me to get the achievements Do I have to explain Do I have to explain how fun this game is but one problem the full game is 15$. And there are a lot of glitches. Maybe it makes sense because this game came out like 7 years ago and never updated also one more thing it won’t allow me to get the achievements

Jdbinnb
Aug 2, 2025

Bro lwk I used to play this everyday in 2018 My childhood Bro lwk I used to play this everyday in 2018

os'aksms
Aug 6, 2025

It’s great but it’s hard to press the lever in the hole in the wall behind the painting in act three Great game It’s great but it’s hard to press the lever in the hole in the wall behind the painting in act three

Sushi_vibes3
Aug 5, 2025

This game was my childhood I would always watch FGTEEV play hello neighbor and it was so fun thank you for making this game Thank you This game was my childhood I would always watch FGTEEV play hello neighbor and it was so fun thank you for making this game

RJWOOBS
Aug 3, 2025

Ok I got this game and I beet act 1 and I was really happy but not any more I could not enter act 2 because I have to pay 14 dollars and I did not I was really bored so pls fix this so I don’t have to pay for the acts thank you What is going on Ok I got this game and I beet act 1 and I was really happy but not any more I could not enter act 2 because I have to pay 14 dollars and I did not I was really bored so pls fix this so I don’t have to pay for the acts thank you

App Details

Developer

tinyBuild LLC

Platform

ios

Rating

3.9

Last Updated

10/7/2025