# Calculator Quest vs Boy Escape

The clearest difference is rating: Calculator Quest at 4.1 against Boy Escape's 3.3. Calculator Quest also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Boy Escape's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (156 vs 14). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boy Escape sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Calculator Quest asks for nothing beyond the download.

Calculator Quest holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boy Escape has 156 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Calculator Quest's written reviews are positive against 66% of Boy Escape's.

Calculator Quest ships an update every 4 months, Boy Escape every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calculator Quest | Boy Escape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-quest/id562822539/reviews)** | [3.3 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boy-escape/id759716885/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **156** |
| Positive reviews | **72.3% of reviews** | 65.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Masakazu Yonehara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1339210794) | [XIAN YUAN LUO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1229008253) |

## What reviewers say

### Calculator Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-quest/id562822539)

This app merges a functional calculator with role-playing game elements. It offers a "Calc mode" for standard calculations, a fast-typing number game, and a mental arithmetic challenge.

**Highlights:** Standard calculator functionality, Fast-typing number game, Mental arithmetic time attack, RPG elements

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique RPG calculator concept
- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Cute and retro graphics
- 🎮 Good for learning math
- ✨ Original and interesting idea

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Intrusive ads
- 📉 Lack of RPG depth
- 🚫 No offline play option
- 👎 Ads block numbers
- 🤷‍♂️ Unclear RPG elements

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately after killing monsters
- Ads showing up on the top blocking off numbers
- App needs to be updated for iOS 11
- Can't use on new iPhone

**Requested features**

- Pay to remove ads option
- Offline play option
- More games to play
- Increase calculation level
- Add different calculation types (add, subtract, multiply, divide)


### Boy Escape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boy-escape/id759716885)

Help an innocent prisoner escape from jail by using your keen observation skills. Navigate the prison environment, avoid security guards, and find the right tools to succeed in your mission.

**Highlights:** Prison escape gameplay, Observation puzzles, Stealth mechanics, Avoid security guards, Storyline-driven missions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 tips | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12 tips | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🧠 Good brain teaser
- 🤩 Awesome and cool game
- 🤣 Funny game
- ✨ Visually pleasing game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😩 Too hard
- 😫 Frustrating gameplay
- 📉 Limited levels
- 😵 Confusing puzzles
- 📱 Frequent ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game stops frequently
- Game won't let players win or try
- Ads pop up constantly
- Ads are difficult to avoid
- Ads appear every time you die

**Requested features**

- Update the game with more levels
- Make a second game
- Make the game easier
- Add a tutorial or explanation for level one
- Add a backstory for the game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calculator Quest free?

Calculator Quest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Boy Escape free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Calculator Quest or Boy Escape?

Calculator Quest is rated higher. Calculator Quest averages 4.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Boy Escape averages 3.3 from 156 ratings.

### Do Calculator Quest or Boy Escape have ads?

Calculator Quest shows ads; Boy Escape does not.

### Which is updated more often, Calculator Quest or Boy Escape?

Calculator Quest ships an update every 4 months, and Boy Escape every 2 months. Most recently, Calculator Quest was updated on October 26, 2026 and Boy Escape on October 23, 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.*