# Nyardle vs Skip Work!

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nyardle | Skip Work! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyardle/id1061185506/reviews) | **[4.8 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skip-work-easy-escape/id1418633834/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 66 | **8.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews | **84.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 305 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [hap Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/470473550) | [Eureka Studio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1418633832) |

## What reviewers say

### Nyardle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyardle/id1061185506)

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.

**Highlights:** Tap to jump, Long tap for large jump, Variety of players, Obstacle course gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Skip Work!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skip-work-easy-escape/id1418633834)

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.

**Highlights:** Puzzle escape gameplay, Collect and use items, Work with colleagues, Outsmart bosses, Handcrafted stages, Quirky gimmicks

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RemoveAds | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🤣 Funny and entertaining
- 😊 Enjoyable experience
- 🎨 Great art style and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Too many ads
- 🤬 Annoying ads
- 🤕 Ads disrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Audio issues caused by ads
- Occasional crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Option to remove ads
- Multiplayer or co-op mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nyardle free?

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

### Is Skip Work! free?

Skip Work! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Nyardle or Skip Work!?

Skip Work! is rated higher. Nyardle averages 4.3 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Skip Work! averages 4.8 from 8.5K ratings.

### Do Nyardle or Skip Work! have ads?

Both Nyardle and Skip Work! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nyardle or Skip Work!?

Nyardle ships an update every 5 months, and Skip Work! every 3 weeks. Most recently, Nyardle was updated on October 26, 2026 and Skip Work! on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*