Comparison

Escape Lab vs Unknown

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

Head to head
About

Escape Lab

A cooperative online escape room game where two players must work together to solve puzzles and escape a mad scientist's lab. It features a dark, scary atmosphere and requires constant communication between players.

Highlights
  • Two-player cooperative gameplay
  • Online multiplayer
  • Puzzle solving
  • Dark and scary atmosphere
  • Interactive objects
  • Save and resume progress
Features
Currently charting
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In Episode 1 you found yourself locked up in the lab of the psychopathic Dr. Holmes, but you managed to escape... Or did you? Will you and your friend be able to find out what Dr. Holmes' twisted mind is scheming, and escape the lab again? Escape Lab is an escape room game for 2 players. It is played online, with the two players either physically sitting together or playing from their homes. The game requires constant communication (e.g. voice call) to be played. * Play with a friend, spouse, or a family member * Witness the horrid experiments conducted by Dr. Holmes, and use all your wit to avoid ending up as the subject of one of them * Co-operate to solve puzzles and escape the lab * Dark, scary atmosphere with beautiful graphics * Interact with objects by tapping on them. Join your partner by tapping on the Partner Location icon on the top left * It takes about 2-3 hours to escape, and the game can be stopped and resumed at any time * No ads! ----------------------- Looking for Episode 1? https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1565150724 ----------------------- Issues? Contact me at https://bit.ly/3rnKMqN . I'd love to help you.

About

Unknown

Embark on a mystery adventure as Sophia searches for her missing brother in the eerie village of Ravenfield. Uncover dark secrets, solve puzzles, and interact with townsfolk to reveal a hidden family past.

Highlights
  • Engrossing storyline
  • Puzzles and riddles
  • Townsfolk interactions
  • Chilling game environment
  • Clue discovery
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"Unknown - Raven Field" is a mystery adventure game that combines an immersive storyline with an intense atmosphere. Sophia, in search of her missing brother, sends a photograph and a letter to Vincent Marlowe, the protagonist. With no memory of her past, Sophia ventures to the eerie village of Ravenfield to uncover the whereabouts of her brother. In this nearly deserted town, a hidden secret awaits to be revealed. What dark events have taken place in Ravenfield? Features of Unknown - Raven Field: - Engrossing Storyline: Dive into the memories of Sophia, her brother Noah, and their mother Olivia. Discover the lost past of the family and the hidden secrets of Ravenfield. - Puzzles and Riddles: Search for clues hidden throughout the village and solve puzzles to uncover the truth behind Ravenfield. - Interactions with Townsfolk: Engage in conversations and interactions with the town's residents to get closer to the truth. Unravel the clues hidden in their words. - Chilling Game Environment: Experience an eerie atmosphere enhanced by suspenseful background music and intricately designed environments that deepen the mystery of Ravenfield. "Unknown - Raven Field" is a mystery escape game filled with a rich narrative and captivating gameplay. Embark on a thrilling journey to uncover family secrets and hidden truths. Explore the village of Ravenfield, solve challenging puzzles, and join Sophia in unveiling the mystery. Start your adventure now and experience the gripping conclusion!

Screenshots

Escape Lab4 screens
Unknown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Escape Lab at weekly against Unknown's every 6 months. Escape Lab also leads on ratings volume (50 vs 7). Unknown's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (67% vs 57%). On price, 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

Escape Lab costs $2.99 and Unknown $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Unknown holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Escape Lab has 50 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Escape Lab's written reviews are positive against 67% of Unknown's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Escape Lab ships an update weekly, Unknown every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Escape Lab versus Unknown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEscape LabUnknown
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating4.6 (50 ratings)4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings50 — better7
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#189#93 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB90 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperAvner HadashTaegyu Kim

Customer experience

Escape Lab

All ratings50 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative38.1%

Unknown

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Escape Lab

No in-app purchases

None

Unknown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Escape Lab free?
Escape Lab costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Unknown free?
Unknown costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Escape Lab or Unknown?
Unknown is rated higher. Escape Lab averages 4.6 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Unknown averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Escape Lab or Unknown have ads?
Neither Escape Lab nor Unknown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Escape Lab or Unknown?
Escape Lab ships an update weekly, and Unknown every 6 months. Most recently, Escape Lab was updated on October 16, 2026 and Unknown on October 8, 2026.
Which is more popular, Escape Lab or Unknown?
Escape Lab currently peaks at #189 in the App Store charts, and Unknown at #93. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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