# Tricky Challenge vs Playpen

Tricky Challenge and Playpen both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Playpen's written reviews are positive against 39% of Tricky Challenge's. Playpen also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Tricky Challenge's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 25) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tricky Challenge sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Playpen asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Tricky Challenge against 4.8 for Playpen. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tricky Challenge has 22K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of Tricky Challenge's written reviews are positive against 88% of Playpen's.

Tricky Challenge ships an update every 4 weeks, Playpen every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tricky Challenge | Playpen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tricky-challenge-mini-games/id6651838644/reviews) | **[4.8 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playpen-filter-games/id6740997199/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 38.7% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KHIZER RAZA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1717371568) | [BUILT BY FOUNDRY, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792457041) |

## What reviewers say

### Tricky Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tricky-challenge-mini-games/id6651838644)

Engage in a variety of viral mini-games that test your reflexes, creativity, and precision. Solve IQ-based puzzles and brain teasers to overcome thrilling challenges and improve your cognitive skills.

**Highlights:** Viral mini-games, Reflex, creativity, precision tests, IQ-based challenges, Brain training puzzles, Daily challenges, Color games

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and entertaining
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging
- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 💖 Enjoyable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Too many ads
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🤔 Lack of variety in mini-games
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not registering correctly
- Ads blocking gameplay
- Inability to close ads

**Requested features**

- More game mode options
- Ability to choose mini-games
- Reduced ad frequency
- New level designs


### Playpen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playpen-filter-games/id6740997199)

Instantly play trending mini-games directly from videos without downloads or ads. Challenge friends in private "Playpens" with voice notes and emojis, and compete on global leaderboards. Experience viral game filters on another level.

**Highlights:** Instant gameplay from videos, No downloads or wait times, Auto-records gameplay and reactions, Private 'Playpens' for friends, Voice notes and emojis on clips, Global leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tricky Challenge free?

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

### Is Playpen free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tricky Challenge or Playpen?

Playpen is rated higher. Tricky Challenge averages 4.6 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Playpen averages 4.8 from 25 ratings.

### Do Tricky Challenge or Playpen have ads?

Tricky Challenge shows ads; Playpen does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tricky Challenge or Playpen?

Tricky Challenge ships an update every 4 weeks, and Playpen every 3 days. Most recently, Tricky Challenge was updated on October 29, 2026 and Playpen on October 22, 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.*