# Sembl vs Escape Game

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sembl at 74% against Escape Game's 33%. Sembl also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sembl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Escape Game sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sembl holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sembl has 21 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Sembl's written reviews are positive against 33% of Escape Game's.

Sembl ships an update every 3 weeks, Escape Game fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sembl | Escape Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sembl/id1125056602/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-game-quarantine/id1126726924/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **73.9% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Artgig Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/436414537) | [旭 梁](https://appshunter.io/developer/440521178) |

## What reviewers say

### Sembl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sembl/id1125056602)

Engage in a unique puzzle experience where you create designs through various artistic actions. Master over 190 levels at your own pace or test your speed in timed challenges. Enjoy minimalist graphics and serene music.

**Highlights:** Unique design puzzles, Paint, cut, punch, stencil, spin, 32 levels, Over 190 puzzles, Journey mode, Challenge mode, Minimalist graphics, Serene sound

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove all ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Escape Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-game-quarantine/id1126726924)

Solve intricate puzzles and crack codes to find a way out of a dangerous black and white environment. This challenging escape game requires logic and the use of various tools to overcome obstacles and achieve freedom.

**Highlights:** Solve puzzles, Crack codes, Use logic, Utilize tools, Escape ASAP

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to PRO | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Game Time Activations | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sembl free?

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

### Is Escape Game free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sembl or Escape Game?

Sembl is rated higher. Sembl averages 4.2 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Escape Game averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Sembl or Escape Game have ads?

Escape Game shows ads; Sembl does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sembl or Escape Game?

Sembl ships an update every 3 weeks, and Escape Game fortnightly. Most recently, Sembl was updated on November 2, 2026 and Escape Game on November 2, 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.*