# Impossible Date vs Flashback

Impossible Date and Flashback both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 47% of Flashback's written reviews are positive against 34% of Impossible Date's. Flashback also leads on chart position (#26 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Impossible Date sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Flashback sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Impossible Date against 4.6 for Flashback. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 169K and 171K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Impossible Date's written reviews are positive against 47% of Flashback's.

Impossible Date ships an update every 5 weeks, Flashback every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Impossible Date | Flashback |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (169K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impossible-date-tricky-riddle/id1629392030/reviews) | **[4.6 (171K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashback-tricky-fun-riddles/id1630338576/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 169K | **171K** |
| Positive reviews | 34.4% of reviews | **47.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#26** |
| Size | 526 MB | 520 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Pofuduk Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734382118) | [Radiant Cat Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691870591) |

## What reviewers say

### Impossible Date

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impossible-date-tricky-riddle/id1629392030)

Engage in a unique riddle game focused on solving relationship troubles between couples. Use your intelligence and various interactive tools to overcome puzzles and guide pairs to happy endings.

**Highlights:** Solve relationship riddles, Complete brain teasers, IQ tests, Interactive puzzle solving, Improve thinking skills, Hundreds of puzzles

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| No ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| 10 Hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super No Ads | $12.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and addictive gameplay
- ⭐ Enjoyable challenges
- 💡 Potential for improvement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🤦‍♀️ Inappropriate content and messaging
- 🚫 Lack of diversity and inclusion
- 🥱 Repetitive and easy levels

**Reported bugs**

- Loading issues and crashes
- Inability to play the game as advertised

**Requested features**

- More diverse character representation
- Reduce objectification and body shaming
- Improve game progression and challenge


### Flashback

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashback-tricky-fun-riddles/id1630338576)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Free · Adventure, #185 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage your mind with a unique puzzle game that challenges your thinking skills. Solve intricate riddles and IQ tests by manipulating time to uncover clues and reveal hidden truths. Prove your intelligence and become a master riddle solver.

**Highlights:** Time control gameplay, Challenging clues, Hundreds of puzzles, Brain training, Unique scenarios, Logical IQ tests

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Membership2 | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 5 Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Skip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spin the Wheel | $1.99 | one-time |
| Moon's Limited Discount! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Moon's Golden Discount! | $3.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Moon's Lucky Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Moon's Detective Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Moon's Rich Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Moon's Gold Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Moon's Ultimate Package | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Helps improve problem-solving skills
- 🎮 Fun and entertaining gameplay
- 🧠 Challenges the mind
- 🕹️ Enjoyable for passing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚧 Too many ads, disruptive to gameplay
- 💰 Paywall for removing ads
- 🐛 Glitches and freezing issues
- 🤔 Levels can be too easy

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not progressing after completing
- Incorrect or unhelpful hints
- Inability to click on correct answers

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels
- Ability to skip ads
- Expand level selection beyond 301
- Meaningful use for in-game currency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Impossible Date free?

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

### Is Flashback free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Impossible Date or Flashback?

Flashback is rated higher. Impossible Date averages 4.5 out of 5 from 169K ratings, while Flashback averages 4.6 from 171K ratings.

### Do Impossible Date or Flashback have ads?

Both Impossible Date and Flashback show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Impossible Date or Flashback?

Impossible Date ships an update every 5 weeks, and Flashback every 4 weeks. Most recently, Impossible Date was updated on October 1, 2026 and Flashback on October 1, 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.*