Comparison

Hidden Button 2 vs Maze Q

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

Head to head
About

Hidden Button 2

Features
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Still a minimalist puzzle game that each level is different. This time the 60 new levels are more independent and fresher than the previous game. This episode offers collection elements as additional puzzle content. The game experience and duration have been improved compared to previous one. Thanks for playing and have fun!

About

Maze Q

Explore endless procedurally generated labyrinths with diverse grid types and generation algorithms. Enjoy intuitive navigation, helpful hints, and completely offline play. This free, open-source app offers a unique puzzle experience for all ages.

Highlights
  • Customizable maze sizes
  • Diverse grid types (Orthogonal, Delta, Sigma, Rhombic, Upsilon)
  • Dozens of generation algorithms
  • Animated maze generation
  • Intuitive drag/flick navigation
  • Heat map and solution path hints
  • Completely offline play
Features
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Endless Maze Adventures Await – Offline and Ad-Free! Welcome to Maze Q, the ultimate maze generator and solver for puzzle enthusiasts! Whether you're a casual player looking for a quick brain teaser or a maze aficionado diving into complex algorithms, this app has everything you need to generate, explore, and conquer intricate labyrinths – all without needing an internet connection. Perfect for flights, commutes, or anywhere offline! Key Features: Customizable Maze Sizes: Choose your cell size to scale the maze from small and simple to massive and challenging. The larger the grid, the bigger the adventure! Diverse Grid Types: Select from 5 unique maze styles – Orthogonal (classic square grids), Delta (triangular), Sigma (hexagonal), Rhombic (diamond-shaped), or Upsilon (alternating octagons and squares) – each offering a fresh twist on traditional mazes. Note: Rhombic mazes are unavailable on iPhone SE models and lower due to performance constraints. Algorithm Variety: Depending on your grid type, unlock dozens of generation algorithms! Watch your maze build wall-by-wall in real-time animation, or skip straight to the finished puzzle. From recursive backtracking to Prim's algorithm and beyond, experiment with how mazes come to life. Animated Maze Generation: Optionally watch your selected algorithm build the maze wall-by-wall in real-time animation, or skip straight to the finished puzzle for instant play. Intuitive Navigation: Traverse mazes effortlessly with drag or flick gestures for fluid movement. For precise control, toggle on-screen navigation buttons – ideal for tricky spots! Helpful Hints and Tools: Enable the heat map to visualize cell distances to the goal with subtle shading, providing a gentle nudge without spoiling the fun. Stuck? Toggle the full solution path at any time. Completely Offline: No data connection required – generate and solve mazes anywhere, anytime. Great for travel or low-signal areas! Free and Open-Source: Enjoy unlimited play with no ads, in-app purchases, or subscriptions. As an open-source project (built with a Rust backend library and Swift frontend), the code is available on GitHub for those interested in contributing or learning more. Maze Q is designed for all ages and skill levels, blending education with entertainment. Learn about graph theory and algorithms through interactive play, or just relax with endless procedurally generated puzzles. Updates will bring even more grid types and algorithms based on community feedback. Important Notes: For best performance, ensure your device meets the requirements for advanced features like rhombic mazes. Download now and get lost in the fun – for free!

Screenshots

Hidden Button 24 screens
Maze Q4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Maze Q at none against Hidden Button 2's shown. Hidden Button 2's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hidden Button 2 ships an update weekly, Maze Q every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Hidden Button 2 versus Maze Q: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden Button 2Maze Q
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChengdu Yimiao Information Technology Co., Ltd.Jeffrey Isabella

In-app purchases

None

Hidden Button 2

No in-app purchases

None

Maze Q

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hidden Button 2 free?
Hidden Button 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Maze Q free?
Maze Q is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hidden Button 2 or Maze Q have ads?
Hidden Button 2 shows ads; Maze Q does not.
Which is updated more often, Hidden Button 2 or Maze Q?
Hidden Button 2 ships an update weekly, and Maze Q every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hidden Button 2 was updated on October 6, 2026 and Maze Q on October 7, 2026.

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