# here vs AAAAXY

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AAAAXY at none against here's 1. AAAAXY also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 92%). here's advantage is ratings volume (6K vs 5) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. here sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AAAAXY asks for nothing beyond the download.

AAAAXY holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: here has 6K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of here's written reviews are positive against 100% of AAAAXY's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | here | AAAAXY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/here-a-puzzle-game/id1536164575/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aaaaxy/id6447063878/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 91.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sparsh Tyagi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536164577) | [Rudolf Polzer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680172198) |

## What reviewers say

### here

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/here-a-puzzle-game/id1536164575)

This minimal puzzle game challenges your thinking with unique levels that test logic, memory, and reflexes. With 50 puzzles and hints available, it offers an engaging experience for all ages. Can you solve them all?

**Highlights:** Unique puzzle challenges, Logic and memory tests, Physics and wordplay puzzles, Reflex and speed challenges, Hints for difficult levels, Smooth animations, Eerie and puzzling music

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads - Support Developer | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun puzzles
- 👍 Amazing thinking game
- 👍 Challenging in a great way
- 👍 Clever and engaging
- 👍 Simplistic yet complete

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional unresponsiveness
- 🐛 Softlock issue on level 26
- 🔋 Pauses audio even with sounds off

**Reported bugs**

- Softlock issue on level 26
- Unresponsive controls on some levels

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved responsiveness on certain levels


### AAAAXY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aaaaxy/id6447063878)

Explore a nonlinear 2D puzzle platformer set in mind-bending impossible spaces. Set your own goals, discover secrets, and enjoy a unique, disorienting world. Designed for players who enjoy exploration and a touch of playful trolling.

**Highlights:** Nonlinear 2D puzzle platformer, Impossible spaces gameplay, Exploration and secrets, Player-set goals, Unique world design, Playful trolling elements

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is here free?

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

### Is AAAAXY free?

AAAAXY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, here or AAAAXY?

AAAAXY is rated higher. here averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while AAAAXY averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do here or AAAAXY have ads?

Neither here nor AAAAXY shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, here or AAAAXY?

here ships an update every 3 weeks, and AAAAXY every 3 weeks. Most recently, here was updated on September 22, 2026 and AAAAXY on August 13, 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.*