# Escape Time vs Spot 5 Differences

Escape Time and Spot 5 Differences both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Spot 5 Differences's written reviews are positive against 48% of Escape Time's. Spot 5 Differences also leads on ratings volume (52K vs 14K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Escape Time sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Spot 5 Differences sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Escape Time against 4.7 for Spot 5 Differences. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 52K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Escape Time's written reviews are positive against 77% of Spot 5 Differences's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Escape Time | Spot 5 Differences |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-time-puzzle-brain-game/id1483021623/reviews) | **[4.7 (52K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-5-differences-find-them/id1502923646/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14K | **52K** |
| Positive reviews | 48.3% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 350 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WEBELINX GAMES DOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544810959) | [Konstantin Mironov](https://appshunter.io/developer/913215120) |

## What reviewers say

### Escape Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-time-puzzle-brain-game/id1483021623)

Embark on a time-traveling escape room adventure with over 1000 unique levels. Solve logic puzzles, riddles, and mini-games across diverse historical and fantastical settings to help a professor and his cat return home.

**Highlights:** 1000+ unique escape levels, Logic puzzles and riddles, Mini-games (block puzzles, pull the pin, water sort), Time-traveling themes, Hint system, Hidden clues and code-cracking

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Coins Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Pack 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coins Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Coins Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Golden Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Golden Coins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Coin Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Escape-Tastic!
- 👍 Great challenges
- 👍 Fun levels
- 👍 Cute graphics
- 👍 Charming puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy
- 🕰️ Timed levels
- 💰 Pay to win
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🤔 Vague instructions

**Reported bugs**

- Level 58 glitch
- Bonus game not working
- Screen freezing
- Inconsistent puzzle difficulty

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Skip level option
- Difficulty settings
- Hint system improvements
- Offline mode


### Spot 5 Differences

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-5-differences-find-them/id1502923646)

Exercise your brain with this engaging puzzle game. Search and find five differences between two similar images. With over 2000 levels and no time limit, it's perfect for all ages.

**Highlights:** Find 5 differences, Beautiful high-quality images, No time limit, Over 2000 levels, Integrated solutions, Different difficulty levels

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sale offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sale offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6,500 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| 14,000 coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 37,500 coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and fun game
- 🧠 Challenges the mind
- 🎨 Beautiful and colorful pictures
- ⏱️ No time limit, can play at own pace

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with ads (freezing, long duration)
- 🔍 Some puzzles too difficult with small details
- 💰 Expensive ad removal option
- 🔁 Repetitive use of same pictures

**Reported bugs**

- Losing progress/coins when returning to game
- Hint button not functioning properly
- Screen freezing or going black
- Inability to exit a puzzle

**Requested features**

- Add level counter or progress tracking
- Option to skip puzzles
- More variety in puzzle types and difficulty levels
- Ability to turn off sound effects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Escape Time free?

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

### Is Spot 5 Differences free?

Spot 5 Differences is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Escape Time or Spot 5 Differences?

Spot 5 Differences is rated higher. Escape Time averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Spot 5 Differences averages 4.7 from 52K ratings.

### Do Escape Time or Spot 5 Differences have ads?

Both Escape Time and Spot 5 Differences show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Escape Time or Spot 5 Differences?

Escape Time ships an update every 3 weeks, and Spot 5 Differences every 3 weeks. Most recently, Escape Time was updated on November 9, 2026 and Spot 5 Differences on November 9, 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.*