# aa Pro vs Game is Hard

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: aa Pro at none against Game is Hard's 12. aa Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). Game is Hard's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (41K vs 5). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Game is Hard sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. aa Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Game is Hard holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Game is Hard has 41K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of aa Pro's written reviews are positive against 71% of Game is Hard's.

aa Pro ships an update fortnightly, Game is Hard weekly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | aa Pro | Game is Hard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa-pro-insert-master-and-loop-circle-ball-games/id1135211737/reviews) | **[4.8 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-is-hard/id6748826648/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **41K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **71.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#17** |
| Size | 14 MB | 263 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PEI FU LI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1006695506) | [UNICO STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467451326) |

## What reviewers say

### aa Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa-pro-insert-master-and-loop-circle-ball-games/id1135211737)

A minimalist arcade game testing your reflexes and control with one-touch gameplay. Navigate through levels by shooting a ball and avoiding crashes. It's a game of risk, reaction, and calm under pressure.

**Highlights:** One-touch gameplay, Risk and reflex challenges, Minimalist arcade design, 2000 levels, 50 game modes

**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:** #17 Top Free · Trivia, #65 Top Grossing · Trivia (US App Store)

This app offers a challenging, minimalist puzzle experience for players who enjoy deep thinking and unconventional problem-solving. It features unique levels that require logic, perception, and experimentation, with hints available for those who need them. Play offline without distractions or time pressure.

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

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| 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 |
| Pack 4 | $14.99 | 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 aa Pro free?

aa Pro 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, aa Pro or Game is Hard?

Game is Hard is rated higher. aa Pro averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Game is Hard averages 4.8 from 41K ratings.

### Do aa Pro or Game is Hard have ads?

Game is Hard shows ads; aa Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, aa Pro or Game is Hard?

aa Pro ships an update fortnightly, and Game is Hard weekly. Most recently, aa Pro was updated on October 26, 2026 and Game is Hard on October 26, 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.*