Comparison

Ada's Study vs SUBNET

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

Head to head
About

Ada's Study

Explore Ada Lovelace's study to uncover a hidden mystery. Solve intricate mechanical puzzles and interact with objects using intuitive touch controls in a beautifully crafted 3D environment. Unravel secrets of epic proportions in this engaging puzzle adventure.

Highlights
  • Investigate Ada Lovelace's disappearance
  • Solve intricate mechanical puzzles
  • Intuitive touch interactions
  • Beautifully crafted 3D visuals
  • Uncover a secret narrative
Features
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Investigate the disappearance of Ada Lovelace and uncover a secret of epic proportions. A short, high quality game packed with intricate mechanical puzzles and a fascinating mystery, developed by Sherlocked. Dust swirls through her study. Clearly, nobody has been in here for years. The room is filled with desks, cupboards, books, and notes on top of notes. This is the last workplace of Ada Lovelace, the brilliant pioneer of programming, and she has been hiding something. Work your way through every challenge she has left, but beware, you’re not the only person doing the investigating… If you’re a fan of games like “The Room” and “The House of Da Vinci” chances are high you’ll enjoy Ada’s Study. INVESTIGATE ADA LOVELACE Uncover a mystery around the historical figure of Ada Lovelace, the genius mathematician and computer programming pioneer. INTRICATE PUZZLES Solve challenging mechanical puzzles that connect to a larger narrative. INTUITIVE TOUCH INTERACTIONS Interact with objects in a tactile way using natural touch controls. BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED 3D VISUALS Explore a carefully crafted world set in Victorian London with visuals that push the boundary of mobile graphics.

About

SUBNET

Test your detective skills in this thrilling escape room adventure. As an IT expert, you must track down hackers causing chaos in the subway system by solving puzzles and decoding clues. Race against time to uncover their plan and save the city.

Highlights
  • 3D indoor and outdoor environments
  • Mind-bending puzzles
  • Collect and utilize objects
  • Visually stunning 3D graphics
  • Atmospheric environments
  • Pulse-pounding soundtrack
  • Full save system
Features
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Embark on an exciting escape room adventure as you attempt to stop the drkFORCE subway exploit! Test your detective skills and solve the puzzle as you race against time in the heart of the city. A new hacker group, drkFORCE, has caused a cyber attack on the subway, causing chaos and disruption, but you've been called in to track down the hackers and uncover their plan. As an IT expert and subway passenger, you have a unique perspective on the situation. With the help of an AI assistant, you'll have access to real-time updates and information that will aid you in your quest to solve the mystery. Navigate the underground, decode clues and put the pieces of the puzzle together, all while trying to stay one step ahead of the drkFORCE hackers. Get ready for the ultimate adventure, where the fate of the city rests in your hands. Are you prepared to join the fight and put an end to the drkFORCE's reign of terror? Experience the thrill of a lifetime in this pulse-pounding escape room puzzle! FEATURES • Embark on a thrilling journey through an indoor and outdoor 3D environment, where every twist and turn is filled with mind-bending puzzles and hidden secrets waiting to be discovered. • Harness your cunning and resourcefulness as you collect and utilize a vast array of objects to aid in your escape. • Immerse yourself in a visually stunning world, featuring breathtaking 3D graphics and atmospheric environments. • Let the pulse-pounding soundtrack and effects draw you deeper into the escape experience, adding to the tension and excitement with every step. • Keep the adventure going with a full save system featuring multiple load slots, so you can customize every aspect of your journey to suit your preferences. HINTS & CLUES If you get stuck while playing SUBNET - Escape Room Adventure, don't worry! Just reach out to me via email or social media (check out the links on my website) and I'll be happy to give you a helpful hint or clue.

Screenshots

Ada's Study4 screens
SUBNET4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ada's Study at 3.6 against SUBNET's 2.2. Ada's Study also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 25%) and price ($0.99 vs $4.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Ada's Study costs $0.99 and SUBNET $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ada's Study holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ada's Study has 35 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Ada's Study's written reviews are positive against 25% of SUBNET's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ada's Study ships an update every 2 weeks, SUBNET fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ada's Study versus SUBNET: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAda's StudySUBNET
Price$0.99 — better$4.99
Rating3.6 (35 ratings) — better2.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews52.6% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings35 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size281 MB1.8 GB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperSherlockedM9 Creative LTD

Customer experience

Ada's Study

All ratings35 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral14.3%
Negative25.7%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral18.4%
Negative28.9%

SUBNET

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Bugs and requests

Ada's Study

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Gold nub missing from mapping desk
  • Scales string and key string not working
  • Bugs requiring restarts
  • Bookshelf puzzle unplayable
  • Puzzles not working/broken
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  • Weight puzzle broken

Requested features

4 requests
  • More content/longer game
  • Sequels or more chapters
  • More impactful choices
  • Full-fledged multi-room game

SUBNET

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ada's Study

No in-app purchases

None

SUBNET

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ada's Study free?
Ada's Study costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SUBNET free?
SUBNET costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ada's Study or SUBNET?
Ada's Study is rated higher. Ada's Study averages 3.6 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while SUBNET averages 2.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Ada's Study or SUBNET have ads?
Neither Ada's Study nor SUBNET shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ada's Study or SUBNET?
Ada's Study ships an update every 2 weeks, and SUBNET fortnightly. Most recently, Ada's Study was updated on October 24, 2026 and SUBNET on October 14, 2026.

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