Comparison

Tricky Mean2 vs Puzzle Time

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

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About

Tricky Mean2

Engage in a mischievous puzzle game where you rearrange items to alter illustrations and solve chaotic scenes. This sequel offers upgraded stages, gimmicks, and visual effects for delightful challenges. It's perfect for quick brain training and testing your insight.

Highlights
  • Move items to change illustrations
  • Solve chaotic trouble-filled scenes
  • Upgraded stage designs and gimmicks
  • Satisfying success effects
  • Brain training for short breaks
Features
Currently charting
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A sequel to “Torimin” is here! “Tricky Mean 2” is out now! The mischievous puzzle game where you move items to change the illustration is back and better than ever! The popular “move to solve” mechanic from the first game returns, with upgraded stage designs, gimmicks, and visual effects! Help a woman win back her husband’s attention, solve chaotic trouble-filled scenes with clever ideas, and tackle plenty of delightfully tricky challenges waiting for you! ・Tons of new stages added ・Even more deceptive twists ・Upgraded satisfying success effects ・Perfect brain training for short breaks Whether you cleared the first game or you’re brand new, there’s something here for you! Ready to test your insight? EU / California users can opt-out under GDPR / CCPA. Please respond from the pop-up displayed when starting in the app or within the settings in the app.

About

Puzzle Time

Engaging school-themed puzzles designed for all ages. This game offers a relaxed approach to brain training with simple logic and observation-based challenges. Enjoy a variety of levels that enhance observation, concentration, and logical thinking.

Highlights
  • Diverse school-themed puzzles
  • Low difficulty for all ages
  • Constantly updated levels
  • Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay
  • Enhances observation and logic skills
Features
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A diverse and fun school-element brain puzzle game suitable for players of all ages! Say goodbye to overly difficult and tricky puzzle levels. Experience varied and interesting puzzles based on school elements, and enjoy effortless casual brain-training fun. Centered on classic school elements. Different from traditional challenging brain puzzle games, our levels are specially optimized with lower difficulty and simple logic. There are no complicated reasoning tasks or hard-to-pass barriers, allowing every player, even puzzle beginners, to get started in seconds.Perfect for fragmented time entertainment! No time-consuming operations or strenuous thinking required. Each level brings a brand-new puzzle challenge with unique school elements and different styles. You can easily solve puzzles through simple observation and judgment, effectively exercising your observation, concentration and logical thinking skills while relaxing and relieving stress. 【Game Features】 • Diverse School Themes: Core school elements with multiple styles for rich and varied gameplay. • Ultra-Low Difficulty: Easy and friendly level design, suitable for kids, adults and puzzle amateurs. • Abundant & Updated Levels: Constantly updated school-element puzzles with diverse styles for lasting freshness. • Casual & Decompressing: Play anytime and anywhere, train your brain and relax your mindStart your diverse puzzle adventure with school elements now! Exercise your brain with simple, fun and varied puzzle gameplay in your spare time. Contact Email: xiaobuinfo2019@gmail.com Website: https://www.smallstepinfo.com

Screenshots

Tricky Mean24 screens
Puzzle Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Puzzle Time at none against Tricky Mean2's 7. Puzzle Time also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 24%). Tricky Mean2's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#42 vs #129). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Tricky Mean2 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Puzzle Time asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Tricky Mean2 against 4.7 for Puzzle Time. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.9K and 13K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of Tricky Mean2's written reviews are positive against 48% of Puzzle Time's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tricky Mean2 ships an update every 9 days, Puzzle Time every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Tricky Mean2 versus Puzzle Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTricky Mean2Puzzle Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8.9K ratings)4.7 (13K ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.9% of reviews48.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8.9K13K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#42 — better#129
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size558 MB329 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperFTY LLC.SmallStep Dev Team

Customer experience

Tricky Mean2

All ratings8,937 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral4.7%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews213 reviews
Positive23.9%
Neutral18.3%
Negative57.7%

Puzzle Time

All ratings12,861 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews163 reviews
Positive48.5%
Neutral16.6%
Negative35.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Tricky Mean2

One-time7
  • ◯Hint item5$1.99
  • Hint item10$2.99
  • VIP PACK$5.99
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  • ◯Hint item20$5.99
  • SUPER VIP PACK$9.99
  • ◯Hint item50$14.99
  • ◯Hint item100$29.99
None

Puzzle Time

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tricky Mean2 free?
Tricky Mean2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Puzzle Time free?
Puzzle Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tricky Mean2 or Puzzle Time?
Puzzle Time is rated higher. Tricky Mean2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.9K ratings, while Puzzle Time averages 4.7 from 13K ratings.
Do Tricky Mean2 or Puzzle Time have ads?
Both Tricky Mean2 and Puzzle Time show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tricky Mean2 or Puzzle Time?
Tricky Mean2 ships an update every 9 days, and Puzzle Time every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tricky Mean2 was updated on September 24, 2026 and Puzzle Time on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Tricky Mean2 or Puzzle Time?
Tricky Mean2 currently peaks at #42 in the App Store charts, and Puzzle Time at #129. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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