Comparison

You'll hate this game vs MAZE

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

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About

You'll hate this game

A challenging arcade game with simple two-tap controls that test your reflexes. Experience visually stunning neon graphics, an awesome soundtrack, and immersive haptic feedback. Enjoy multiple mini-games and offline play.

Highlights
  • Two-tap controls
  • Multiplayer challenge
  • Offline play
  • Visually stunning neon graphics
  • Multiple mini-games
  • Haptic feedback
  • Catchy soundtrack
Features
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Looking for a casually brutal game that'll test your skills and blow your mind (in a good way, of course)? This crazy-fun arcade game takes just two taps (left to shrink, right to grow your sphere) but turns them into a wild ride of frustration and triumph! Why This Hard Sphere Game Will Rule Your Phone: Multiplayer Challenge: Challenge your friends to beat your top scores! Compete offline and sync your scores online to see who reigns supreme. Offline Play FTW! Wi-fi down? No worries! Play tons of levels and endless "freeplay" games without needing data. Visually Stunning! Prepare to be mesmerized by beautiful neon graphics that pop with every twist and turn. Easy to Learn, Hard to Master! Anyone can pick it up, but mastering this hard sphere game? That's a whole different story. Each level throws unique curveballs your way. Multiple Mini-Games Galore! Not just levels! Dive into endless freeplay games like "Bars," "Swarm," and "River," all playable offline too! Feel the Thrill! Immerse yourself in the action with haptic feedback that vibrates with every tap and near miss! Awesome Soundtrack! A catchy soundtrack keeps you pumped as you conquer each challenge. We Warned You: It's HARD! Don't let the simple controls fool you. This game will push your reflexes to the limit. Download this hard sphere game now and experience a beautiful challenge that will leave you hooked! It's the perfect casual game to play anywhere, anytime. So what are you waiting for? Get ready to be amazed (and maybe a little frustrated) – in the best way possible!

About

MAZE

Engage your strategic thinking with a unique puzzle experience that combines tile placement and path building. Insert tiles to create paths, guide a character through labyrinths, and collect treasures. This game offers a progressive challenge with handcrafted puzzles and no time pressure.

Highlights
  • Strategic tile insertion
  • Path building gameplay
  • Treasure collection
  • Progressive challenge
  • Offline play
  • No time pressure
Features
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Ready to challenge your strategic thinking? MAZE combines tile placement with path building in a unique puzzle experience where every move matters. STRATEGIC TILE INSERTION Unlike traditional puzzles, MAZE gives you direct control over the labyrinth. Insert tiles strategically to create paths, guide Jules through the maze, and collect treasures. Each level starts with no valid path—your job is to build one! INNOVATIVE GAMEPLAY - Drag and drop tiles directly into the 4x4 grid - Watch the maze transform as you insert new paths - Plan your moves carefully—each tile placement changes everything - Smooth animations and satisfying haptic feedback COLLECT TREASURES Navigate through increasingly complex labyrinths to collect gems of every color. Each level presents a unique puzzle that requires creative spatial thinking and strategic planning. PROGRESSIVE CHALLENGE - Tutorial levels ease you into the mechanics - 20+ handcrafted puzzles with increasing difficulty - New mechanics introduced gradually - Lives system—play at your own pace (regenerate every 20 minutes) PERFECT FOR Fans of strategic puzzle games like Monument Valley and The Room or the famous Labyrinth board game. If you enjoy spatial reasoning challenges and thinking games with depth, MAZE is for you. KEY FEATURES - 6x6 or 8x8 labyrinth grid with direct tile insertion - Path building strategy gameplay - Multiple treasure types to collect - Automatic character movement - No time pressure—think and plan - Offline play—no internet required MAZE isn't just about solving puzzles—it's about building them as you go. Every tile you insert reshapes the labyrinth, creating new possibilities. Can you master strategic tile placement? Download MAZE now and start building your path to victory!

Screenshots

You'll hate this game4 screens
MAZE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MAZE at none against You'll hate this game's 6. MAZE also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). You'll hate this game's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (52 vs 1). On price 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. You'll hate this game sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. MAZE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MAZE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: You'll hate this game has 52 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

You'll hate this game ships an update every 3 months, MAZE weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
You'll hate this game versus MAZE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYou'll hate this gameMAZE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (52 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings52 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBruno SchalchEmotion Studio, Inc

Customer experience

You'll hate this game

All ratings50 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MAZE

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

You'll hate this game

One-time6
  • Unlock All Freeplay Levels$1.99
  • All Included Package$2.99
  • Play any level in "levels"$2.99
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  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • All Included Package$3.99
  • All Included Package$4.99
None

MAZE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is You'll hate this game free?
You'll hate this game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MAZE free?
MAZE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, You'll hate this game or MAZE?
MAZE is rated higher. You'll hate this game averages 4.7 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while MAZE averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do You'll hate this game or MAZE have ads?
MAZE shows ads; You'll hate this game does not.
Which is updated more often, You'll hate this game or MAZE?
You'll hate this game ships an update every 3 months, and MAZE weekly. Most recently, You'll hate this game was updated on November 3, 2026 and MAZE on October 30, 2026.

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