Comparison

Tricky Mean2 vs Tricky Mean3

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

Head to head
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

Tricky Mean3

Engage in a unique puzzle game by manipulating on-screen items to reveal hidden changes and solve intricate illustrations. This installment offers new stages and mechanics, building on the series' signature interactive gameplay.

Highlights
  • Move items to discover changes
  • Solve hidden illustration puzzles
  • New stages and gameplay mechanics
  • Unique puzzles in each stage
  • Short play sessions
Features
Currently charting
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A puzzle game where you move items on the screen to discover changes in the illustrations and find hidden solutions. Building on the series’ signature gameplay of moving items to find the answer, this latest installment features new stages and gameplay mechanics. New stages to explore A variety of new gameplay mechanics Unique puzzles and setups in each stage Easy to enjoy even in short play sessions Whether you have played previous games in the series or are new to the series, there is plenty to discover and enjoy. Move the items on the screen, observe how things change, and find the solution to each stage. 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.

Screenshots

Tricky Mean24 screens
Tricky Mean33 screens

Verdict

The call

Tricky Mean2 and Tricky Mean3 both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 51% of Tricky Mean3's written reviews are positive against 23% of Tricky Mean2's. Tricky Mean2's advantage is ratings volume (9.6K vs 31) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence 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 and Tricky Mean3 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 Tricky Mean3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tricky Mean2 has 9.6K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 23% of Tricky Mean2's written reviews are positive against 51% of Tricky Mean3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tricky Mean2 ships an update every 10 days, Tricky Mean3 every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Tricky Mean2 versus Tricky Mean3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTricky Mean2Tricky Mean3
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9.6K ratings)4.7 (31 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.2% of reviews51.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.6K — better31
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#119#99 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size556 MB632 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperFTY LLC.ONIGIRI GAMES

Customer experience

Tricky Mean2

All ratings9,623 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral4.6%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews220 reviews
Positive23.2%
Neutral18.6%
Negative58.2%

Tricky Mean3

All ratings31 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive51.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative45.7%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Tricky Mean2

One-time7
  • ◯Hint item5$1.99
  • Hint item10$2.99
  • VIP PACK$5.99
Show 4 more
  • ◯Hint item20$5.99
  • SUPER VIP PACK$9.99
  • ◯Hint item50$14.99
  • ◯Hint item100$29.99
7 purchases

Tricky Mean3

One-time7
  • ◯Hint item5$1.99
  • ◯Hint item10$2.99
  • ◯Hint item20$5.99
Show 4 more
  • VIP PACK$5.99
  • SUPER VIP PACK$9.99
  • ◯Hint item50$14.99
  • ◯Hint item100$29.99

Questions

Is Tricky Mean2 free?
Tricky Mean2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tricky Mean3 free?
Tricky Mean3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tricky Mean2 or Tricky Mean3?
Tricky Mean3 is rated higher. Tricky Mean2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while Tricky Mean3 averages 4.7 from 31 ratings.
Do Tricky Mean2 or Tricky Mean3 have ads?
Both Tricky Mean2 and Tricky Mean3 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tricky Mean2 or Tricky Mean3?
Tricky Mean2 ships an update every 10 days, and Tricky Mean3 every 11 days. Most recently, Tricky Mean2 was updated on October 17, 2026 and Tricky Mean3 on October 14, 2026.
Which is more popular, Tricky Mean2 or Tricky Mean3?
Tricky Mean2 currently peaks at #119 in the App Store charts, and Tricky Mean3 at #99. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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