# Flashback vs Impossible Date 2

The clearest difference is chart position: Flashback at #12 against Impossible Date 2's unranked. Flashback also leads on ratings volume (171K vs 43K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flashback sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Impossible Date 2 sells 7 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 — 4.6 for Flashback against 4.6 for Impossible Date 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 171K and 43K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Flashback's written reviews are positive against 41% of Impossible Date 2's.

Flashback ships an update every 4 weeks, Impossible Date 2 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashback | Impossible Date 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (171K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashback-tricky-fun-riddles/id1630338576/reviews) | [4.6 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impossible-date-2-fun-riddle/id6449425372/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **171K** | 43K |
| Positive reviews | **47.7% of reviews** | 41.0% 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 | **#12** | — |
| Size | 520 MB | 436 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Radiant Cat Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691870591) | [Pofuduk Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734382118) |

## What reviewers say

### Flashback

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

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Free · Adventure, #125 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


### Impossible Date 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impossible-date-2-fun-riddle/id6449425372)

Engage in a fun riddle game designed to challenge your mind and test logical reasoning. Solve tricky puzzles, uncover mysteries, and improve your thinking skills by identifying troublemakers and criminals. Hundreds of levels offer endless mental stimulation.

**Highlights:** Tricky riddles and brain-teasing puzzles, Hundreds of levels and IQ tests, Improve thinking and logical reasoning skills, Identify troublemakers and criminals, Easy to learn and fun to play, Solve puzzles by finding missing clues

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 10 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Pack | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging game
- 💡 Challenging brain teasers
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Misleading advertisements
- 🔁 Excessive advertisements
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🤔 Inappropriate content

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing
- Levels not registering user input
- Progression issues after certain levels

**Requested features**

- More sound effects and audio
- Improved level progression
- Reduced advertisements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashback free?

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

### Is Impossible Date 2 free?

Impossible Date 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flashback or Impossible Date 2?

Flashback and Impossible Date 2 are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 171K and 43K ratings respectively.

### Do Flashback or Impossible Date 2 have ads?

Both Flashback and Impossible Date 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flashback or Impossible Date 2?

Flashback ships an update every 4 weeks, and Impossible Date 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flashback was updated on October 14, 2026 and Impossible Date 2 on October 14, 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.*