Comparison

Fixum vs Game is Hard

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Switch and spin patterned tiles
  • Match solution designs
  • 28 episodes with 1600+ levels
  • Daily challenges with rewards
  • Online multiplayer duels
  • Improve cognitive skills
Features
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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.

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?

Screenshots

Fixum4 screens
Game is Hard4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Fixum versus Game is Hard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFixumGame is Hard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (36 ratings)4.8 (38K ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.0% of reviews — better71.3% of reviews
Number of ratings3638K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#16 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB263 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames PorterUNICO STUDIO

Customer experience

Fixum

All ratings36 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral8.3%
Negative13.9%
Written reviews178 reviews
Positive77.0%
Neutral9.6%
Negative13.5%

Game is Hard

All ratings38,413 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews1,162 reviews
Positive71.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative20.9%

User reviews

Fixum

From 36 App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

10 purchases

Fixum

One-time10
  • set of 10 Timeout Boosters$0.99
  • set of 10 Extra Moves Boosters$0.99
  • set of 10 No-Color Boosters$0.99
Show 7 more
  • 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
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

Questions

Is Fixum free?
Fixum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Game is Hard free?
Game is Hard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fixum or Game is Hard?
Game is Hard is rated higher. Fixum averages 4.1 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Game is Hard averages 4.8 from 38K ratings.
Do Fixum or Game is Hard have ads?
Game is Hard shows ads; Fixum does not.
Which is updated more often, Fixum or Game is Hard?
Fixum ships an update every 3 weeks, and Game is Hard weekly. Most recently, Fixum was updated on September 30, 2026 and Game is Hard on October 1, 2026.

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