# Room Escape Contest 2 vs Escape Game Basic

The clearest difference is rating: Escape Game Basic at 4.8 against Room Escape Contest 2's 4.4. Room Escape Contest 2's advantage is ratings volume (5.5K vs 271) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Room Escape Contest 2 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Escape Game Basic sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Escape Game Basic holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Room Escape Contest 2 has 5.5K ratings behind it against 271, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 80% and 80% positive.

Room Escape Contest 2 ships an update monthly, Escape Game Basic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Room Escape Contest 2 | Escape Game Basic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/room-escape-contest-2/id1177823389/reviews) | **[4.8 (271 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-game-basic/id1263263827/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.5K** | 271 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **80.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 334 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [飞 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248799881) | [nicolet.jp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740250507) |

## What reviewers say

### Room Escape Contest 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/room-escape-contest-2/id1177823389)

Solve puzzles and find clues to escape a locked house. Explore rooms, collect items, and use them strategically to progress. Can you find your way out on your own?

**Highlights:** Point-and-click gameplay, Find hints and items, Inventory system, Solve puzzles, Escape the room

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2 Prompts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| all prompts | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 55 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 120 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 300 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and challenging puzzles
- 🧠 Keeps your brain active
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🎨 Good graphics
- 🕰️ Quick gameplay sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches in certain levels
- 💰 Ads and in-app purchases for hints
- 🔍 Clues can be unclear or illogical
- 🔒 Last 3 levels locked with no explanation
- 🙈 Ad banner covers parts of the screen

**Reported bugs**

- Level 9 floor puzzle not working
- Certain puzzles not triggering correctly
- Game freezing or crashing
- Progress lost after updates

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to skip or unlock levels
- Improved hint system
- Option to remove ads


### Escape Game Basic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-game-basic/id1263263827)

Embark on a gentle puzzle-solving adventure in a charming, relaxing world. This beginner-friendly escape game offers simple controls and soothing gameplay, perfect for a cozy gaming break. Explore, use items, and solve mysteries at your own pace.

**Highlights:** Heartwarming world with adorable characters, Gentle puzzles for beginners, Easy tap controls, Completely free to play, Minimal ads

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donate | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donate more | $3.99 | one-time |
| Donate more and more | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Room Escape Contest 2 free?

Room Escape Contest 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Escape Game Basic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Room Escape Contest 2 or Escape Game Basic?

Escape Game Basic is rated higher. Room Escape Contest 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while Escape Game Basic averages 4.8 from 271 ratings.

### Do Room Escape Contest 2 or Escape Game Basic have ads?

Both Room Escape Contest 2 and Escape Game Basic show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Room Escape Contest 2 or Escape Game Basic?

Room Escape Contest 2 ships an update monthly, and Escape Game Basic every 2 months. Most recently, Room Escape Contest 2 was updated on September 28, 2026 and Escape Game Basic on September 20, 2026.

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