Nyardle vs Skip Work!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nyardle
Jump over numerous obstacles in this engaging game. Master tapping for short jumps and long taps for higher leaps to navigate the challenging levels. Compete against other players in this exciting arcade experience.
- Tap to jump
- Long tap for large jump
- Variety of players
- Obstacle course gameplay
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Let's leap over a lot of hurdles to jump! There are a variety of players in this game. - How to Play Tap to Jump. Long tap to large jump.
Skip Work!
Escape the daily grind in this free puzzle game. Use silly ideas and collected items with colleagues to outsmart bosses and avoid work. Enjoy handcrafted stages filled with quirky gimmicks.
- Puzzle escape gameplay
- Collect and use items
- Work with colleagues
- Outsmart bosses
- Handcrafted stages
- Quirky gimmicks
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Tired of going to work every day? Well, why not take a little break! ◆ "Skip Work! " - What kind of game is this? ◆ Ever found yourself swamped with tasks, unable to refuse, and ending up working late? Waiting endlessly for slow responses from clients? Or trying to make sense of vague instructions from your boss? Have you ever dreamed of skipping work to indulge in delicious food on a trip, play the latest games, or spend a whole day with your cute pet? This game is here to make your dreams come true! Work together with your unique colleagues and come up with silly ideas, using whatever is at hand to dodge or push back against bosses trying to pile work on you. Will your escapade be a success? This is a wallet-friendly, free puzzle escape app that both adults grappling with modern society and children who will face it in the future can enjoy! ◆ Kill time with simple puzzles! ◆ The gameplay is incredibly easy. Just tap on intriguing items around you to collect them. Use these items to disguise yourself, get help from colleagues, or cleverly elude your bosses! ◆ Highlights! ◆ Explore a plethora of meticulously handcrafted stages by artisans, filled with quirky and amusing gimmicks perfect for killing time. ◆ More fun apps await! ◆ If you ever wished to skip school as a kid, "School School!" is for you! And for the naughty ones who hated showing their test papers, "Hide my Test" is a must-check!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nyardle at none against Skip Work!'s 1. Nyardle also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Skip Work!'s advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Skip Work! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nyardle asks for nothing beyond the download.
Skip Work! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Skip Work! has 8.5K ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Nyardle's written reviews are positive against 85% of Skip Work!'s.
Nyardle ships an update every 5 months, Skip Work! every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nyardle | Skip Work! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (66 ratings) | 4.8 (8.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews | 84.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 66 | 8.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 305 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | hap Inc. | Eureka Studio Inc. |
Customer experience
Nyardle
Skip Work!
Bugs and requests
Nyardle
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Skip Work!
Reported bugs
2 issues- Audio issues caused by ads
- Occasional crashes or freezes
Requested features
3 requests- More levels and content
- Option to remove ads
- Multiplayer or co-op mode
In-app purchases
Nyardle
No in-app purchases
Skip Work!
- RemoveAds$1.99









