Fixum vs Game is Hard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fixum
This addictive puzzle game challenges you to switch and spin patterned tiles to match a solution design. Explore over 1600 unique levels across 28 episodes, with daily challenges and multiplayer duels. Improve your cognitive skills while enjoying a constantly expanding puzzle experience.
- Switch and spin patterned tiles
- Match solution designs
- 28 episodes with 1600+ levels
- Daily challenges with rewards
- Online multiplayer duels
- Improve cognitive skills
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"Meet the latest addictive iOS puzzle game — but don’t say we didn’t warn you…" - Zach Epstein, BGR.com "WHAT IS FIXUM??" Our newest puzzle saga is "Fixum." Simple in its design, the object of Fixum is to switch or spin the patterned game tiles to match the solution design. Follow each map through 28 different episodes, with more than 20 game modes. Just when you think you've got this game figured out, try playing upside down or in the dark. Join us on this journey through 1600 unique levels with hand crafted designs. Can you master each of the game modes? Are you able to solve all 1600 puzzles? Improve your memory, mental flexibility, visual acuity, and spatial relativity skills with FIXUM! Just when you think: "Only 1600 puzzles? Is that all?" We have daily challenges with a new puzzle everyday, rewards for completing the daily puzzles including boosters for use in the campaign. We also have three sets of "Masters" puzzles, which gives a real challenge to the Fixum Elite. Now you're probably thinking: "SO all we have is 1750 puzzles, with another 30 puzzles each month for a total of over 2100 puzzles? Come on, I want more." Well you got it, we also have an online multiplayer version called Duel. Play against your friends, play against your enemies... a Duel match to earn stars and feel good about yourself. "Is this game really good enough to have all this content?" YES... YES IT IS. download it and find out. Earn achievements both within the app or on game center. Thank you for your download and tell a friend if you wanna keep the fun going.
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.
- Handcrafted brain puzzle levels
- Clever, logical solutions
- Available hints
- Fully offline gameplay
- Minimalist design
- Touch, motion, and sound mechanics
- No scores or timers
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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?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Game is Hard at 4.8 against Fixum's 4.1. Game is Hard also leads on ratings volume (38K vs 36) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Fixum's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Fixum sells 10 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.
Game is Hard holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Game is Hard has 38K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Fixum's written reviews are positive against 71% of Game is Hard's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Fixum ships an update every 3 weeks, Game is Hard weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fixum | Game is Hard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (36 ratings) | 4.8 (38K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 77.0% of reviews — better | 71.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 36 | 38K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #16 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 5.1.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 263 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | James Porter | UNICO STUDIO |
Customer experience
Fixum
Game is Hard
User reviews
Fixum
From 36 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Variety of game modes
- 🎨 Great visuals
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Aggressive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Restrictive time limits
- 🤯 Frustrating controls
- 🤖 Unresponsive developers
Game is Hard
From 38K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Awesome game
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 👍 Relaxing and creative
- 👍 Satisfying puzzle-solving experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Progression issue after certain level
- 🕰️ Short game length
Bugs and requests
Fixum
Reported bugs
4 issues- Spotlight mode not working
- Levels not loading properly
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Incorrect tile rotation
Requested features
5 requests- Undo/replay option
- Improved matchmaking for Duel mode
- More frequent level updates
- Syncing across devices
- Option to disable ads
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
Fixum
- set of 10 Timeout Boosters$0.99
- set of 10 Extra Moves Boosters$0.99
- set of 10 No-Color Boosters$0.99
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- set of 10 No-Spin Boosters$0.99
- set of 10 Mismatch Second Chance Boosters$0.99
- set of 10 Lights-On Boosters$0.99
- set of 2 Level Skip boosters$0.99
- booster to Permanently Cancel All Timers$2.99
- Unlimited Lives Booster$4.99
- Bulk Purchase of Selected Boosters$5.99
Game is Hard
- First Purchase Offer$0.99
- Pack 2$2.99
- Pack 3$4.99
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- 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









