# Esc vs 木鱼

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Esc at none against 木鱼's 5. Esc also leads on ads (none vs shown). 木鱼's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 木鱼 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Esc asks for nothing beyond the download.

木鱼 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 木鱼 has 292 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Esc's written reviews are positive against 100% of 木鱼's.

Esc ships an update every 10 days, 木鱼 every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Esc | 木鱼 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esc/id1538401150/reviews) | **[4.7 (292 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6443584460/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **292** |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [豪 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515447751) | [远兰 谢](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572488227) |

## What reviewers say

### Esc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esc/id1538401150)

This utility app helps users escape awkward social situations. It offers features like a simulated shutdown, fake calls, and mock messages to create an excuse to leave meetings, dinners, or dates.

**Highlights:** Simulated phone shutdown, Fake incoming calls, Mock incoming messages, Escape social awkwardness, Create excuses to leave

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 木鱼

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6443584460)

This app allows users to virtually tap a wooden fish to accumulate merit and enhance wisdom. It offers customizable tapping experiences, various skins, and a leaderboard for friendly competition. An AI monk is also available to answer questions and provide guidance.

**Highlights:** Virtual wooden fish tapping, Customizable display text and floating effects, Multiple wooden fish skins, Merit leaderboard with regional ranking, AI monk for answering questions, Personalized spiritual experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 周会员 | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 月会员 | $3.99 | per month |
| 年会员 | $14.99 | per year |
| 赏作者一个鸡腿 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 解锁木鱼 | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Esc free?

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

### Is 木鱼 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Esc or 木鱼?

木鱼 is rated higher. Esc averages 4.4 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while 木鱼 averages 4.7 from 292 ratings.

### Do Esc or 木鱼 have ads?

木鱼 shows ads; Esc does not.

### Which is updated more often, Esc or 木鱼?

Esc ships an update every 10 days, and 木鱼 every 11 days. Most recently, Esc was updated on October 24, 2026 and 木鱼 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.*