Comparison

Dalgona Candy! vs Game is Hard

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dalgona Candy!

Features
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Experience the viral Korean honeycomb candy game on your phone! Carefully carve out shapes from delicate sugar candy without cracking it. Steady your hand, tap with precision, and complete each level before time runs out!

About

Game is Hard

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
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Game is Hard is not your typical puzzle app. This is a pure brain puzzle experience designed for players who love being challenged. With its clever, minimalist style and unexpected interactions, it blends elements of brain games, logic, and device-based exploration into a collection of brutally tricky levels. Every puzzle breaks the rules — no flashy animations, no rewards for guessing. Just you, your mind, and a seemingly simple task that might hide a brilliant, almost impossible solution. Whether you’re into strategy, trivia games, or iq test challenges, Game is Hard invites you to test your patience, perception, and persistence. This is not about fast reflexes. It’s about slow, methodical progress. Some levels require silence. Others need movement. Many seem unsolvable — until they’re not. It’s a place for deep thinking and bold experimentation. Hints are available when needed, but progress is always earned. If you've enjoyed titles like brain test games, logic puzzles, IQ tests, moron test or brain teaser games, and if you love dissecting a good tricky quest, this game is for you. It rewards those who think differently — the curious, the clever, the quietly stubborn. With full support for offline games, you can play wherever and whenever you want — perfect for no wifi games, no internet games, or long travel sessions. Whether you're on airplane mode or deep underground, all puzzles remain playable. And yes — it’s hard. In fact, some say it's difficult, others call it impossible. But every puzzle is built with purpose and can be solved with logic. If you're a fan of brain training, mind games, or just enjoy testing your limits, you'll find yourself right at home. Each level acts like a black mystery, a box full of secrets waiting to be unraveled. You'll experiment with sound, light, rotation, and pressure — even waiting. This box won’t open easily. But when it does, the satisfaction is unmatched. Designed for fans of both classic and modern puzzle games, Game is Hard avoids the noise of the typical mobile fun games and focuses instead on clarity, challenge, and meaningful interaction. There’s no time pressure. No ads. No noise. Just deep puzzles that respect your intelligence. Whether you see yourself as a genius, an impulse problem-solver, or simply someone who enjoys a good brainly test, this game invites you to try. And try again. And maybe… finally, succeed. Features: • Handcrafted brain puzzle levels with clever, logical solutions • Hints are available — but never obvious • Works fully offline — great for no wifi games and free play • Minimalist, flat design with zero distractions • Touch, motion, and sound-based mechanics • Built for players who enjoy hard, clever, and unusual challenges • No scores or timers— just pure gameplay Can you solve the black box? Or will it remain closed forever?

Screenshots

Dalgona Candy!4 screens
Game is Hard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Game is Hard at #12 against Dalgona Candy!'s unranked. Dalgona Candy!'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dalgona Candy! sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Game is Hard sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Dalgona Candy! versus Game is Hard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDalgona Candy!Game is Hard
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (38K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—71.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—38K — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#12 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB263 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSynthify IncUNICO STUDIO

Bugs and requests

Dalgona Candy!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Game is Hard

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Progression issue after 'a star is calling' level

Requested features

2 requests
  • More levels
  • Expanded gameplay

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Dalgona Candy!

One-time3
  • Unlock All Levels$4.99
  • no ads$9.99
  • Bundle$9.99
11 purchases

Game is Hard

One-time11
  • First Purchase Offer$0.99
  • Pack 2$2.99
  • Pack 3$4.99
Show 8 more
  • Pack 21$4.99
  • Remove Ads$6.99
  • Pack 1$6.99
  • Pack 6$7.99
  • Pack 13$9.99
  • Pack 11$11.99
  • Pack 11 New$11.99
  • Pack 4$14.99

Questions

Is Dalgona Candy! free?
Dalgona Candy! 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.
Do Dalgona Candy! or Game is Hard have ads?
Both Dalgona Candy! and Game is Hard show ads.

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