# Around the World vs Tiny Escape #2

The clearest difference is rating: Around the World at 4.0 against Tiny Escape #2's 3.0. Around the World also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.1 vs 10.0). Tiny Escape #2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Around the World sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Tiny Escape #2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Around the World holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Around the World | Tiny Escape #2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/around-the-world-hidden-objects/id830529473/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-escape-2-escape-room/id1493076795/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Every 20 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 532 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.1** | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JoyBits Co Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/375374774) | [Daniel Cornelis Johannes Maria van Geel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795079972) |

## What reviewers say

### Around the World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/around-the-world-hidden-objects/id830529473)

Embark on a magical Victorian-era adventure to find a legendary treasure. Explore six continents, uncover hundreds of hidden objects in vibrant locations, and solve puzzles. Combine items into collections to progress through an exciting storyline filled with steam-powered wonders and overcome challenges.

**Highlights:** Hidden object gameplay, Victorian era setting, Explore six continents, Combine items into collections, Exciting storyline, Mini-games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Traveler's Suitcase | $3.99 | one-time |
| Researcher's Suitcase | $4.99 | one-time |
| Silver Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Gold Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gold Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Discoverer's Suitcase | $12.99 | one-time |
| Big Gold Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Extra Gold Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


### Tiny Escape #2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-escape-2-escape-room/id1493076795)

Guide a boy trapped in a treehouse to escape in this mini puzzle adventure. Solve riddles, find hidden objects, and crack codes with retro graphics and chiptune sounds. Play offline and track your progress.

**Highlights:** Retro hand-drawn pixel graphics, Chiptune sound effects, Save timings and statistics, Stop and resume progress, Clue system for hints, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Around the World free?

Around the World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tiny Escape #2 free?

Tiny Escape #2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Around the World or Tiny Escape #2?

Around the World is rated higher. Around the World averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Tiny Escape #2 averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Around the World or Tiny Escape #2 have ads?

Tiny Escape #2 shows ads; Around the World does not.

### Which is updated more often, Around the World or Tiny Escape #2?

Around the World ships an update every 20 months, and Tiny Escape #2 every 20 months. Most recently, Around the World was updated on October 18, 2026 and Tiny Escape #2 on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*