# Escape the BOOM! vs Tiny Machinery

The clearest difference is rating: Escape the BOOM! at 4.6 against Tiny Machinery's 4.2. Escape the BOOM! also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 54%). Tiny Machinery's advantage is ratings volume (48 vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Escape the BOOM! sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Tiny Machinery sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Escape the BOOM! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Machinery has 48 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Escape the BOOM!'s written reviews are positive against 54% of Tiny Machinery's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Escape the BOOM! | Tiny Machinery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-the-boom/id1467158701/reviews)** | [4.2 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-machinery-lost-reality/id6480047939/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **48** |
| Positive reviews | **63.0% of reviews** | 54.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 180 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Cramer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455776396) | [XSGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725979641) |

## What reviewers say

### Escape the BOOM!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-the-boom/id1467158701)

A cooperative game where one player defuses a bomb while the team uses a manual to provide instructions. Success depends on communication and teamwork within a five-minute time limit. It's suitable for in-person or remote play and team-building activities.

**Highlights:** Cooperative bomb defusal gameplay, Remote and in-person play options, Multilingual bomb defuser manual, Vintage 70s atmosphere, 24 challenging levels, Unlimited gameplay with new configurations, Ideal for team building

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add 60 Minutes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Add 1 group license | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all 24 Levels | $4.99 | one-time |
| Add 5 group licenses | $22.99 | one-time |
| Add 15 group licenses | $59.99 | one-time |
| Add 50 group licenses | $199.99 | one-time |


### Tiny Machinery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-machinery-lost-reality/id6480047939)

Immerse yourself in a virtual dimension to solve intricate puzzles and escape a mysterious experiment. Use your intellect to manipulate complex machinery and unlock the secrets of your confinement. Experience a unique escape room adventure with creative 3D graphics and atmospheric audio.

**Highlights:** Escape room-style puzzles, Creative 3D graphics, Intricate mechanisms, Atmospheric audio, Hint system, Unlockable story notes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $3.99 | one-time |
| Full Game + Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full Game + Love | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Escape the BOOM! free?

Escape the BOOM! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tiny Machinery free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Escape the BOOM! or Tiny Machinery?

Escape the BOOM! is rated higher. Escape the BOOM! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Tiny Machinery averages 4.2 from 48 ratings.

### Do Escape the BOOM! or Tiny Machinery have ads?

Neither Escape the BOOM! nor Tiny Machinery shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Escape the BOOM! or Tiny Machinery?

Escape the BOOM! ships an update every 3 months, and Tiny Machinery every 3 months. Most recently, Escape the BOOM! was updated on November 6, 2026 and Tiny Machinery on November 3, 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.*