Comparison

Escape the BOOM! vs Mäxle!

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Escape the BOOM!

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
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"Cut the red wire!!!" – Will you and your team solve all the puzzles before the bomb explodes? Test your communication, teamwork, and speed… and Escape the BOOM! WHAT'S AT PLAY? Escape the BOOM! is a cooperative game. One player must defuse the bomb but has no idea how. The rest of the team has the manual with the necessary instructions but cannot see the bomb. The only way to succeed? Communication! And lots of it. You have only five minutes to decipher the clues together. Withstand the pressure, keep your cool... and Escape the BOOM! WHO IS IT FOR? Whether you're fans of live escape games, challenging puzzles, or have a history of defusing bombs, Escape the BOOM! will keep you on the edge of your seat. You can play Escape the BOOM! together around a table, but it’s also perfect for remote gaming via Zoom, Teams, or Discord. We've even heard of people having fun solving the riddles on their own. :-) TEAMBUILDING Escape the BOOM! is also used for team building activities and retrospectives, helping teams grow while having fun. Check out the workshops page at www.Escape-the-BOOM.com for more info. FEATURES: • Thrilling Co-op Gameplay: Collaborate in this exciting game where every second counts. • Free Bomb Defusers Manual: Download the manual for everyone at www.Escape-the-BOOM.com • Multilingual: The manual has been translated by players around the world into more than a dozen languages. • Lovingly Crafted Vintage Flair: Experience authentic 70s James Bond atmosphere with original Cold War equipment. And the orchestral soundtrack is the cherry on top. • Only One License Needed: Play as a group using just one smartphone or tablet, whether remotely or together around a table. • 24 Challenging Levels: Tackle increasingly difficult levels as you progress. • Unlimited Gameplay: Each level starts with a new configuration, ensuring no two games are the same. • Remote-friendly: Perfect for playing over Zoom, Discord, Teams, etc., for those remote gaming sessions. • Ideal for Team Building: Enhance your collaboration and communication skills while having a blast! NEW - Tap on the LED Display for: • Easy Mode: Perfect for language teachers and students (tested with 5th graders). • Group Licenses: Teams & Coaches can now buy and share group licenses for workshops, retrospectives, and remote Christmas parties.

About

Mäxle!

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Mäxle! is a digital version of the southern German bluffing dice game. It is also referred to as "Meier" in Switzerland. Instead of passing on the dice in the cup, in this version, the iPhone is being handed over to the next player.

Screenshots

Escape the BOOM!4 screens
Mäxle!2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Escape the BOOM! at 3 against Mäxle!'s 1. Escape the BOOM! also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Escape the BOOM! versus Mäxle!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEscape the BOOM!Mäxle!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size180 MB12 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMichael CramerAndreas Seeger

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Escape the BOOM!

One-time6
  • Add 60 Minutes$0.99
  • Add 1 group license$4.99
  • Unlock all 24 Levels$4.99
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  • Add 5 group licenses$22.99
  • Add 15 group licenses$59.99
  • Add 50 group licenses$199.99
6 purchases

Mäxle!

One-time6
  • Pass on Mäxle$0.99
  • Believe Mäxle$0.99
  • Same Value Allowed$0.99
Show 3 more
  • 31 Reverses Direction$0.99
  • Swiss Variant ("Meier")$0.99
  • Unlock All Settings$2.99

Questions

Is Escape the BOOM! free?
Escape the BOOM! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mäxle! free?
Mäxle! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Escape the BOOM! or Mäxle! have ads?
Neither Escape the BOOM! nor Mäxle! shows ads.

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