# Flashback vs Hide My Proof

Flashback and Hide My Proof both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 47% of Flashback's written reviews are positive against 13% of Hide My Proof's. Flashback also leads on ratings volume (171K vs 12K) and chart position (#25 vs unranked). Hide My Proof's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flashback sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Hide My Proof sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Flashback against 4.5 for Hide My Proof. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashback has 171K ratings behind it against 12K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Flashback's written reviews are positive against 13% of Hide My Proof's.

Flashback ships an update every 4 weeks, Hide My Proof every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashback | Hide My Proof |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (171K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashback-tricky-fun-riddles/id1630338576/reviews)** | [4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hide-my-proof/id1661415524/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **171K** | 12K |
| Positive reviews | **47.0% of reviews** | 12.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#25** | — |
| Size | 520 MB | 411 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Radiant Cat Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691870591) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## What reviewers say

### Flashback

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

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Free · Adventure, #171 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


### Hide My Proof

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hide-my-proof/id1661415524)

Engage your logic skills with this drawing and erasing puzzle game. Uncover hidden images by strategically clearing parts of the screen or complete drawings by filling in missing elements. It's a fun way to test your deductive reasoning.

**Highlights:** Erase to reveal hidden images, Draw to complete missing parts, Logic-based puzzles, Intuitive touch controls, Fun and engaging gameplay

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No-Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and easy gameplay
- 💡 Entertaining for a long time
- 👍 Almost no ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Too many ads
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Inappropriate content for young players

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or gets stuck on certain levels
- Purchased ad-free version doesn't work as expected

**Requested features**

- More new levels
- Reduce ads or make ad-free option more affordable
- Improve instructions and gameplay


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashback free?

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

### Is Hide My Proof free?

Hide My Proof is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flashback or Hide My Proof?

Flashback is rated higher. Flashback averages 4.6 out of 5 from 171K ratings, while Hide My Proof averages 4.5 from 12K ratings.

### Do Flashback or Hide My Proof have ads?

Both Flashback and Hide My Proof show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flashback or Hide My Proof?

Flashback ships an update every 4 weeks, and Hide My Proof every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flashback was updated on October 1, 2026 and Hide My Proof 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.*