Comparison

Game is Hard vs Triggle

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

Head to head
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?

About

Triggle

Features
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Triggle is a strategy game for 2 to 4 players. Everyone plays for themselves. You can play with friends, with bots, or mix both. There must be at least one real player. The goal is simple: close triangles and earn points. How it works The board is made of connected dots. On your turn, you draw a line between two dots. If your line completes the last side of a triangle, you close it and get 1 point. Each turn gives you 30 seconds. So you need to think, but not for too long. When the game ends The game stops when: A player reaches 21 points or All lines on the board are used If the board is full, the player with the most closed triangles wins. Triggle is about planning ahead. You try to finish your own triangles, and at the same time block others from finishing theirs. Easy rules. Quick turns. One winner.

Screenshots

Game is Hard4 screens
Triggle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Triggle at none against Game is Hard's 12. Game is Hard's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and chart position (#11 vs unranked). On price, ads 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. Game is Hard sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Triggle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Game is Hard ships an update weekly, Triggle every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Game is Hard versus Triggle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGame is HardTriggle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (38K ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings38K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#11 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size263 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUNICO STUDIOEvgheni Mihailevschi

Bugs and requests

Game is Hard

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

2 requests
  • More levels
  • Expanded gameplay

Triggle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
None

Triggle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Game is Hard free?
Game is Hard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Triggle free?
Triggle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Game is Hard or Triggle have ads?
Both Game is Hard and Triggle show ads.
Which is updated more often, Game is Hard or Triggle?
Game is Hard ships an update weekly, and Triggle every 3 months. Most recently, Game is Hard was updated on September 24, 2026 and Triggle on September 3, 2026.

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