# Solving it vs Annoying Nightmares

The clearest difference is rating: Solving it at 4.7 against Annoying Nightmares's 3.7. Solving it also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 33%) and ratings volume (323 vs 20). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solving it sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Annoying Nightmares sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Solving it holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solving it has 323 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Solving it's written reviews are positive against 33% of Annoying Nightmares's.

Solving it ships an update weekly, Annoying Nightmares every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solving it | Annoying Nightmares |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solving-it/id1527742037/reviews)** | [3.7 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/annoying-nightmares-pranks/id6740399135/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **323** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 352 MB | 272 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Chengdu Hundong Tianxia Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1395851580) | [Muhammad Awais Khadim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789745503) |

## What reviewers say

### Solving it

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solving-it/id1527742037)

Embark on a puzzle-solving adventure where you'll use observation, judgment, and inference to complete commissions. Experience exquisite hand-drawn visuals, ingenious puzzles, and heartwarming stories.

**Highlights:** Puzzle solving challenges, Observation and inference mechanics, Hand-drawn graphics, Heartwarming story elements, Commission-based gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| solving_5tips | $0.99 | one-time |
| new player gitft | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 tips | $3.99 | one-time |
| solving_removeads | $3.99 | one-time |
| solving_50tips | $6.99 | one-time |
| solving_100tips | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 💡 Unique puzzle concept
- 🚀 Addictive and challenging
- 🎨 Appealing art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches preventing progress
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔋 Overheating issues on some devices
- 🤔 Unclear instructions or translations

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to interact with key objects (water dispenser, card reader)
- Inability to complete certain levels due to unresponsive controls
- Daily login rewards not working as expected
- Crashes or freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to save progress and resume
- Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version
- Improved controls and responsiveness


### Annoying Nightmares

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/annoying-nightmares-pranks/id6740399135)

Engage in a series of tricky puzzle stories with a spooky theme. Solve puzzles to save characters from ghosts, prepare recipes, and navigate challenging scenarios. Experience high-quality graphics in this brain-teasing adventure.

**Highlights:** Multiple puzzle stories, Scary puzzle challenges, Save characters from ghosts, Recipe-based puzzle solving, High-graphics visuals

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| no ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Levels | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solving it free?

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

### Is Annoying Nightmares free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Solving it or Annoying Nightmares?

Solving it is rated higher. Solving it averages 4.7 out of 5 from 323 ratings, while Annoying Nightmares averages 3.7 from 20 ratings.

### Do Solving it or Annoying Nightmares have ads?

Both Solving it and Annoying Nightmares show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solving it or Annoying Nightmares?

Solving it ships an update weekly, and Annoying Nightmares every 2 weeks. Most recently, Solving it was updated on October 24, 2026 and Annoying Nightmares on October 24, 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.*