# SMALL ROOM vs Don't Push the Button

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SMALL ROOM at 81% against Don't Push the Button's 54%. SMALL ROOM also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Don't Push the Button's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Don't Push the Button holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 20 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of SMALL ROOM's written reviews are positive against 54% of Don't Push the Button's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SMALL ROOM ships an update every 3 weeks, Don't Push the Button every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMALL ROOM | Don't Push the Button |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/small-room-escape-game/id523579702/reviews) | **[4.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-push-the-button/id673941820/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **80.9% of reviews** | 53.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 86 MB | 235 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [noprops](https://appshunter.io/developer/523579705) | [YOUHEI SHINRA](https://appshunter.io/developer/654880163) |

## What reviewers say

### SMALL ROOM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/small-room-escape-game/id523579702)

Solve puzzles and find clues to escape a confined space. This is a straightforward escape game designed for a quick and easy challenge. Perfect for a casual gaming session.

**Highlights:** Escape room gameplay, Puzzle solving, Clue finding, Easy difficulty, Simple interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Don't Push the Button

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-push-the-button/id673941820)

Embark on a story-driven escape room adventure with intuitive tap controls. Solve puzzles and use items to progress through a less challenging experience designed for quick play sessions. Features auto-save to ensure your progress is always secure.

**Highlights:** Story-driven gameplay, Lower difficulty, Auto-save function, Quick play sessions, Tap controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMALL ROOM free?

SMALL ROOM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Don't Push the Button free?

Don't Push the Button is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SMALL ROOM or Don't Push the Button?

Don't Push the Button is rated higher. SMALL ROOM averages 4.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Don't Push the Button averages 4.5 from 20 ratings.

### Do SMALL ROOM or Don't Push the Button have ads?

Both SMALL ROOM and Don't Push the Button show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMALL ROOM or Don't Push the Button?

SMALL ROOM ships an update every 3 weeks, and Don't Push the Button every 4 months. Most recently, SMALL ROOM was updated on November 1, 2026 and Don't Push the Button 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.*