# Illusion Maze vs 5th Invention

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Illusion Maze at 89% against 5th Invention's 0%. Illusion Maze also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). 5th Invention's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 5th Invention sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Illusion Maze asks for nothing beyond the download.

Illusion Maze holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Illusion Maze has 43 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Illusion Maze's written reviews are positive against 0% of 5th Invention's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Illusion Maze | 5th Invention |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illusion-maze/id1038415189/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5th-invention/id6503144623/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **89.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | — |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 875 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [亚州 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/991530214) | [Zplay (Beijing) Info. Tech. Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/531022725) |

## What reviewers say

### Illusion Maze

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illusion-maze/id1038415189)

Navigate an isometric world by guiding a red block to its destination using on-screen controls. This game offers endless levels and allows players to tackle them in any order they choose, providing a unique visual challenge.

**Highlights:** Isometric world exploration, Block-to-destination puzzles, On-screen control bar, No level limits, Playable in any order

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 5th Invention

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5th-invention/id6503144623)

Engage your spatial reasoning with this award-winning puzzle game inspired by traditional Chinese wood joinery. Solve intricate challenges, learn about cultural history, and unleash your creativity by designing and sharing your own puzzles.

**Highlights:** Spatial reasoning puzzles, Inspired by Chinese wood joinery, Learn through play and history, Design and share custom puzzles, Award-winning game design, 360-degree view of joints

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Practice Subscription Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| DLC.Papa's Carpenter's House | $0.99 | one-time |
| Master Expansion Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Elm | $2.99 | one-time |
| Green | $4.99 | one-time |
| Black walnut | $4.99 | one-time |
| Zitan Wood | $5.99 | one-time |
| Indigo | $6.99 | one-time |
| Rosewood | $8.99 | one-time |
| Texture Collection | $18.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Illusion Maze free?

Illusion Maze is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 5th Invention free?

5th Invention is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Illusion Maze or 5th Invention?

Illusion Maze is rated higher. Illusion Maze averages 4.7 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while 5th Invention averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Illusion Maze or 5th Invention have ads?

Both Illusion Maze and 5th Invention show ads.

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