# 15 Puzzle vs Escape #2

The clearest difference is rating: Escape #2 at 4.0 against 15 Puzzle's 3.3. Escape #2 also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 128 months). 15 Puzzle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Escape #2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 15 Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Escape #2 holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 15 Puzzle has 4.8K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of 15 Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 51% of Escape #2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

15 Puzzle ships an update every 128 months, Escape #2 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 15 Puzzle | Escape #2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/15-puzzle/id287040420/reviews) | **[4.0 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-2-prison-break/id866426773/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | **66.5% of reviews** | 51.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 128 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **2.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [gandreas software](https://appshunter.io/developer/284533119) | [旭 梁](https://appshunter.io/developer/440521178) |

## What reviewers say

### 15 Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/15-puzzle/id287040420)

Engage your mind with this classic tile-sliding puzzle. Arrange numbered tiles or custom images into the correct order across various grid sizes. Features include row/column pushes and helpful hints.

**Highlights:** Multiple grid sizes, Numbered tiles, Custom image puzzles, Row and column pushes, Hint system

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay and responsiveness
- 💡 Ability to use custom photos as puzzles
- 🎨 Variety of tile appearances and puzzle sizes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when trying to use custom photos
- 🐛 Disappearing menu bar and loss of progress when exiting the app
- 🐛 Upside-down orientation of custom photos
- 🐛 Inability to move two tiles into the same space

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or disappears after updates
- Info button not consistently responsive
- Custom photos appear blurry on first load

**Requested features**

- Save and track best times
- Add a 'solve' button and hint system
- Implement voice-over accessibility
- Allow landscape mode for custom photos


### Escape #2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-2-prison-break/id866426773)

A challenging puzzle escape game where you must break out of prison. Gather clues and use items to solve puzzles and overcome obstacles to achieve freedom.

**Highlights:** Prison break simulation, Item collection and usage, Puzzle solving, Clue gathering, Logic challenges

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to PRO | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good graphics
- 🧠 Mind-bending puzzles
- 💡 Challenging for advanced players
- 🤩 Addictive gameplay
- 💯 Cool and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Terrible clues
- 😵 Confusing gameplay
- 🤯 Frustratingly hard
- 🙄 Boring and not fun
- 👎 Broken game mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Game broken
- Inventory disappears
- Dodgy game mechanics

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Better hints
- Tools usable on all pages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 15 Puzzle free?

15 Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Escape #2 free?

Escape #2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 15 Puzzle or Escape #2?

Escape #2 is rated higher. 15 Puzzle averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while Escape #2 averages 4.0 from 48 ratings.

### Do 15 Puzzle or Escape #2 have ads?

Escape #2 shows ads; 15 Puzzle does not.

### Which is updated more often, 15 Puzzle or Escape #2?

15 Puzzle ships an update every 128 months, and Escape #2 every 6 weeks. Most recently, 15 Puzzle was updated on October 29, 2026 and Escape #2 on November 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.*