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Arcade

Granny

DVloper

4.3 ★ 4,348,720 ratings 500,000,000+ installs
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Our take

Granny is basically a jump-scare tech demo that got insanely popular, especially with younger players and horror-adjacent YouTubers. It clicks once you get why it worked, after that the ad interruptions and repetition wear on you fast.

About Granny

Welcome to Granny.

Granny keeps you locked in her house. Now you have to try to get out of her house, but be careful and quiet. She hears everything. If you drop something on the floor, she hears it and comes running. You can hide in wardrobes or under beds. You have 5 days.

Good luck!

The game contains advertisement.

Google Play rating
4.3
4,348,720 reviews on Google Play ↗
Our editorial score
5.9 /10
Our independent opinion — not affiliated with Google.

Rating breakdown

5 ★
71%
4 ★
10%
3 ★
5%
2 ★
3%
1 ★
10%
Our Editorial Score 5.9 /10 Our independent editorial opinion.

What we like

  • Simple, effective hide-and-seek horror loop that's easy to pick up
  • Huge, proven audience at 500 million installs
  • Short session length works for quick scares

Watch out for

  • Explicitly ad-supported and the app description doesn't hide it
  • The core loop, avoid noise, hide, escape, hasn't evolved much since launch
Verdict: A cheap scare that earned its install base through simplicity, not depth.

Additional information

Developer
DVloper
Updated on
Jun 6, 2026
Version
1.8.12
Downloads
500,000,000+
Content rating
Teen
Requires Android
7.0
Released on
Nov 24, 2017
Category
Arcade
Offered by
Free (with ads / in-app items)