# Dont Tap the Red Button vs Game is Hard

The clearest difference is rating: Game is Hard at 4.8 against Dont Tap the Red Button's 4.3. Game is Hard also leads on ratings volume (41K vs 8) and chart position (#18 vs unranked). Dont Tap the Red Button's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Game is Hard sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Dont Tap the Red Button asks for nothing beyond the download.

Game is Hard holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Game is Hard has 41K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Dont Tap the Red Button's written reviews are positive against 71% of Game is Hard's.

Dont Tap the Red Button ships an update every 8 days, Game is Hard weekly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dont Tap the Red Button | Game is Hard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-tap-the-red-button/id1094754084/reviews) | **[4.8 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-is-hard/id6748826648/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **41K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **71.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#18** |
| Size | 12 MB | 267 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Chenglin Liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/922895616) | [UNICO STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467451326) |

## What reviewers say

### Dont Tap the Red Button

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-tap-the-red-button/id1094754084)

A challenging game requiring immense patience to master. Test your reflexes and aim to become the top player. Remember to stay calm and avoid frustration.

**Highlights:** Challenging gameplay, Requires patience, Test reflexes, Become the best player, Open source code

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Game is Hard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-is-hard/id6748826648)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Free · Trivia, #63 Top Grossing · Trivia (US App Store)

This game offers a pure brain puzzle experience with minimalist design and unexpected interactions. It challenges players with brutally tricky levels that require deep thinking and experimentation, rewarding persistence and logic.

**Highlights:** Handcrafted brain puzzle levels, Clever, logical solutions, Hints available, Fully offline gameplay, Minimalist design, Touch, motion, and sound mechanics, No scores or timers

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Purchase Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack 21 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pack 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pack 6 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pack 13 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack 11 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Pack 11 New | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Awesome game
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 👍 Relaxing and creative
- 👍 Satisfying puzzle-solving experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progression issue after certain level
- 🕰️ Short game length

**Reported bugs**

- Progression issue after 'a star is calling' level

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Expanded gameplay


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dont Tap the Red Button free?

Dont Tap the Red Button is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Game is Hard free?

Game is Hard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dont Tap the Red Button or Game is Hard?

Game is Hard is rated higher. Dont Tap the Red Button averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Game is Hard averages 4.8 from 41K ratings.

### Do Dont Tap the Red Button or Game is Hard have ads?

Game is Hard shows ads; Dont Tap the Red Button does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dont Tap the Red Button or Game is Hard?

Dont Tap the Red Button ships an update every 8 days, and Game is Hard weekly. Most recently, Dont Tap the Red Button was updated on November 11, 2026 and Game is Hard on November 11, 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.*