# 63 vs Game is Hard

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Game is Hard at 38K against 63's 8. Game is Hard also leads on chart position (#12 vs unranked). 63's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 63 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Game is Hard sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

63 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Game is Hard has 38K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

63 ships an update fortnightly, Game is Hard weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 63 | Game is Hard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/63-solve63com/id1512891713/reviews)** | [4.8 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-is-hard/id6748826648/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **38K** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#12** |
| Size | 34 MB | 263 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lalo Mrtnz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512891712) | [UNICO STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467451326) |

## What reviewers say

### 63

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/63-solve63com/id1512891713)

Compete in real-time puzzle races against players globally. Be the first to solve a series of challenges to win. Only a limited number of events are ever available.

**Highlights:** Real-time global events, Competitive puzzle solving, Race against other players, Limited number of unique events, Solve puzzles quickly

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Faster Hint Reveal | $0.99 | one-time |


### Game is Hard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-is-hard/id6748826648)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Free · Trivia, #83 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 63 free?

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

### Is Game is Hard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 63 or Game is Hard?

63 is rated higher. 63 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Game is Hard averages 4.8 from 38K ratings.

### Do 63 or Game is Hard have ads?

Both 63 and Game is Hard show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 63 or Game is Hard?

63 ships an update fortnightly, and Game is Hard weekly. Most recently, 63 was updated on October 1, 2026 and Game is Hard on October 15, 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.*