# Escape This! vs FriendsLoop

The clearest difference is ads: Escape This! at none against FriendsLoop's shown. Escape This! also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). FriendsLoop's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Escape This! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and FriendsLoop sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Escape This! ships an update every 3 weeks, FriendsLoop every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Escape This! | FriendsLoop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 92.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 88 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Escape This GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736701373) | [Faruk Turkaslan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1766689112) |

## What reviewers say

### Escape This!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-this/id6479637602)

Experience the thrill of an outdoor escape room digitally. Solve challenging puzzles and gather clues with your team in your city. Offers various categories and difficulty levels for an unforgettable adventure.

**Highlights:** Digital outdoor escape rooms, Team-based puzzle solving, Clue gathering, Multiple difficulty levels, City-based adventures, Various game categories

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Einzelticket | $24.99 | one-time |
| Gruppenticket | $34.99 | one-time |


### FriendsLoop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friendsloop-party-games/id6761231896)

This app transforms any gathering into a memorable game night with friends, whether in person or via video call. It offers a variety of party games where each player uses their own phone, requiring only a shared room code to start.

**Highlights:** Variety of party games, Play on individual phones, Shared room code for easy joining, Customizable game sequences, Avatar customization, Real-time synchronized classics

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 24-Hour Ad-Free Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30-Day Ad-Free Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Werbefrei | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Escape This! free?

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

### Is FriendsLoop free?

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

### Do Escape This! or FriendsLoop have ads?

FriendsLoop shows ads; Escape This! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Escape This! or FriendsLoop?

Escape This! ships an update every 3 weeks, and FriendsLoop every 6 days. Most recently, Escape This! was updated on October 27, 2026 and FriendsLoop on October 24, 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.*