Comparison

ThinkWire vs Dead By Extraction

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

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About

ThinkWire

Features
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Connect the signal. Understand the circuit. Find the elegant solution. ThinkWire is a calm logic puzzle game about guiding signals through visual circuits. Begin with a simple source and target, then master relays, splitters, switches, blockers, and AND, OR, and NOT gates as each puzzle adds a new idea. MADE FOR THOUGHTFUL PLAY • 50 free puzzles with a smooth difficulty curve • Nine node types that combine into deeper logic challenges • Connect by dragging or tapping—play the way that suits you • Clear first-level guidance, hints, and animated signal feedback • One-to-three-star goals reward efficient solutions • No timer and no account required • Core puzzles work offline; ads and consent need a connection ARABIC AND ENGLISH Choose Arabic or English on first launch. ThinkWire includes a carefully localized Arabic interface with right-to-left navigation and readable Arabic numerals. ACCESSIBLE BY DESIGN VoiceOver actions, Dynamic Type, high-contrast visuals, reduced-motion support, haptics, and clear non-drag controls help more players solve comfortably. 50 MORE EXPERT PUZZLES Level Pack 2 is a one-time purchase that unlocks 50 additional expert, master, and ultimate puzzles and removes ads. Think carefully. Wire precisely. Solve elegantly.

About

Dead By Extraction

Explore abandoned ruins, scavenge for valuable scrap, and fight off supernatural entities. Craft unique builds with powerful tools and rescue survivors to rebuild your sanctuary. Escape before the ruins claim you forever in this roguelike survival experience.

Highlights
  • Scavenge for scrap in abandoned buildings
  • Fight off ghouls with exorcist tools
  • Roguelike combat with triple-threat evolution
  • Collect over 50 unique Talismanic Tools
  • Rescue survivors to rebuild your camp
  • Explore 8+ distinct gothic environments
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The sun set long ago in the world you knew, leaving behind only the ink-stained silence of the discarded. Welcome to the grey between life and loss—a sketchbook of crumbling brick and forgotten dust where the architecture is as hungry as the ghosts. You are a Scavenger, a flickering candle in a forest of grey, rummaging through the ribcages of dead buildings to reclaim the scrap of the past. But beware: every hallway is a throat waiting to swallow you whole, and every shadow has a name. Escape the ruins... or become part of them. THE LOOP: SEARCH. FIGHT. ESCAPE. The rules of the ruin are simple but deadly. Enter the zone, fill your pockets with relic scrap, and find the extraction point before the clock strikes midnight. • Scavenge the Shadows: Rummage through the rot of schools, hospitals, and houses to find the materials you need. • Banish the Residents: Use ancient exorcist tools to fight back the ghouls that haunt the halls. • The Final Run: If you don't reach the exit in time, the ruins will claim you—and everything you’ve gathered—forever. CRAFT YOUR CURSE: Roguelike Combat No two descents into the dark are the same. As you battle through the corridors, the ghosts you defeat grant you flickering memories of power. • Triple-Threat Evolution: Choose between three twisted power-ups in the heat of battle to evolve your survival. • Synergize to Survive: Will you focus on blinding light, serrated steel, or protective charms? Your build is the only thing between you and a permanent stay in the ward. ARSENAL OF THE EXORCIST With over 50 unique Talismanic Tools to collect, your playstyle is yours to define. From rusted ritual blades to spectral lanterns, every tool features a deep Perk Tree. SHELTER OF SCRAP: Camp Operation You aren't the only one trapped in the grey. Deep within the ruins, you’ll find "The Broken"—hostages of the haunts who are waiting for a savior. • Rescue & Rebuild: Bring survivors back to your camp to unlock specialized shops and powerful services. • Management of the Macabre: Your camp is your only sanctuary. Use your extracted loot to fortify your home and prepare for the next night. GAME FEATURES: • Gothic Hand-Drawn Art: A beautiful eerie world inspired by classic lite-horror sketches. • High-Stakes Extraction: The thrill of "Search-Fight-Extract" compressed into bite-sized, casual sessions. • Urban Exploration (Urbex): Explore 8+ distinct environments, from the Hollow High School to the Echoing Offices. • Endless Variety: Dozens of heroes to unbind and hundreds of weapon/perk combinations to master. THE RUINS ARE CALLING. WILL YOU ANSWER, OR WILL YOU FADE?

Screenshots

ThinkWire4 screens
Dead By Extraction4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dead By Extraction at every 2 weeks against ThinkWire's every 4 months. Dead By Extraction also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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. ThinkWire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dead By Extraction sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ThinkWire ships an update every 4 months, Dead By Extraction every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ThinkWire versus Dead By Extraction: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThinkWireDead By Extraction
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (771 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—28.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—771 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB413 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developerhamam alabdullaPIXEL RABBIT LIMITED

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ThinkWire

One-time1
  • Level Pack 2$0.99
7 purchases

Dead By Extraction

One-time7
  • Aid Pack 4$0.99
  • Aid Pack 1$4.99
  • Aid Pack 2$9.99
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  • Aid Pack 5$19.99
  • Aid Pack 3$29.99
  • Aid Pack 6$49.99
  • Aid Pack 7$99.99

Questions

Is ThinkWire free?
ThinkWire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dead By Extraction free?
Dead By Extraction is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ThinkWire or Dead By Extraction have ads?
Both ThinkWire and Dead By Extraction show ads.
Which is updated more often, ThinkWire or Dead By Extraction?
ThinkWire ships an update every 4 months, and Dead By Extraction every 2 weeks. Most recently, ThinkWire was updated on October 5, 2026 and Dead By Extraction on October 6, 2026.

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