# Pack Mentality vs Game is Hard

The clearest difference is ads: Pack Mentality at none against Game is Hard's shown. Game is Hard's advantage is ratings volume (38K vs 7) and chart position (#15 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pack Mentality sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Game is Hard sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Pack Mentality against 4.8 for Game is Hard. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Game is Hard has 38K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pack Mentality ships an update every 9 days, Game is Hard weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pack Mentality | Game is Hard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pack-mentality/id6742198598/reviews)** | [4.8 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-is-hard/id6748826648/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **38K** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#15** |
| Size | 55 MB | 263 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kapil Khedkar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764278627) | [UNICO STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467451326) |

## What reviewers say

### Pack Mentality

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pack-mentality/id6742198598)

A fast-paced party trivia game where players must match the majority's answers to avoid being the "Lone Wolf." It's perfect for game nights and gatherings, testing your ability to think like the pack.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced trivia gameplay, Match majority responses, Avoid being the Lone Wolf, Multiplayer party game, Fun and thought-provoking questions

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |


### Game is Hard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-is-hard/id6748826648)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Free · Trivia, #74 Top Grossing · Trivia (US App Store)

This app offers a challenging, minimalist puzzle experience for players who enjoy deep thinking and unconventional problem-solving. It features unique levels that require logic, perception, and experimentation, with hints available for those who need them. Play offline without distractions or time pressure.

**Highlights:** Handcrafted brain puzzle levels, Clever, logical solutions, Available hints, Fully offline gameplay, Minimalist design, Touch, motion, and sound mechanics, No scores or timers

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Purchase Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack 21 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pack 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pack 6 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pack 13 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack 11 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Pack 11 New | $11.99 | one-time |
| Pack 4 | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Awesome game
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 👍 Relaxing and creative
- 👍 Satisfying puzzle-solving experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progression issue after certain level
- 🕰️ Short game length

**Reported bugs**

- Progression issue after 'a star is calling' level

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Expanded gameplay


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pack Mentality free?

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

### Is Game is Hard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pack Mentality or Game is Hard?

Pack Mentality is rated higher. Pack Mentality averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Game is Hard averages 4.8 from 38K ratings.

### Do Pack Mentality or Game is Hard have ads?

Game is Hard shows ads; Pack Mentality does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pack Mentality or Game is Hard?

Pack Mentality ships an update every 9 days, and Game is Hard weekly. Most recently, Pack Mentality was updated on October 7, 2026 and Game is Hard on October 19, 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.*