# Don't Push the Button5 vs Escape Game Magic Paint

The clearest difference is rating: Escape Game Magic Paint at 4.8 against Don't Push the Button5's 3.5. Escape Game Magic Paint also leads on ratings volume (78 vs 2). Don't Push the Button5's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 43 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Escape Game Magic Paint holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Escape Game Magic Paint has 78 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 90% and 90% positive.

Don't Push the Button5 ships an update every 4 months, Escape Game Magic Paint every 43 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Don't Push the Button5 | Escape Game Magic Paint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-push-the-button5/id1129704215/reviews) | **[4.8 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-game-magic-paint/id1556664699/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **78** |
| Positive reviews | **90.2% of reviews** | 89.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 43 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 33 MB | 253 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YOUHEI SHINRA](https://appshunter.io/developer/654880163) | [Mitsuaki Itasaka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530892662) |

## What reviewers say

### Don't Push the Button5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-push-the-button5/id1129704215)

Embark on an engaging room escape adventure with a compelling storyline. This game offers a lower difficulty level and an auto-save function for a more accessible and convenient experience. Explore rooms, find items, and solve puzzles to progress.

**Highlights:** Storyline-driven gameplay, Lower difficulty setting, Auto-save function, Tap to search/use items, Item interaction (select, expand, unselect)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Escape Game Magic Paint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-game-magic-paint/id1556664699)

Solve puzzles and escape a black-and-white room where colors gradually appear as you progress. Investigate suspicious areas and use items to uncover clues and find your way out.

**Highlights:** Solve riddles to escape, Colors appear as you progress, Investigate suspicious areas, Use items to find clues, Hint system available

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative concept of world transformation
- 🎨 Gradual coloring of the world is enjoyable
- 🎶 Music and sound effects enhance the experience
- 🤔 Puzzles are well-designed and engaging
- 👍 Good difficulty balance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Hints and puzzles sometimes mismatched
- 🐛 Mini-games can be too small or hard to see
- 🐛 Some puzzles are unclear or rely on guessing
- 🐛 Difficulty in distinguishing colors on certain screens
- 🐛 Board puzzles can be challenging for some

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes at title screen on older iPhones
- Hint videos not playing
- Mismatched hints and puzzles
- Game crashes after pressing start

**Requested features**

- Make mini-games skippable
- Improve visibility of small game elements
- Series continuation
- Allow zooming on small elements
- Fix hint video playback issues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Don't Push the Button5 free?

Don't Push the Button5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Escape Game Magic Paint free?

Escape Game Magic Paint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Don't Push the Button5 or Escape Game Magic Paint?

Escape Game Magic Paint is rated higher. Don't Push the Button5 averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Escape Game Magic Paint averages 4.8 from 78 ratings.

### Do Don't Push the Button5 or Escape Game Magic Paint have ads?

Both Don't Push the Button5 and Escape Game Magic Paint show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Don't Push the Button5 or Escape Game Magic Paint?

Don't Push the Button5 ships an update every 4 months, and Escape Game Magic Paint every 43 months. Most recently, Don't Push the Button5 was updated on October 5, 2026 and Escape Game Magic Paint on October 17, 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.*