# ClueKeeper vs Escape Team

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ClueKeeper at none against Escape Team's 11. ClueKeeper also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Escape Team's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (259 vs 20). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Escape Team sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. ClueKeeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for ClueKeeper against 4.7 for Escape Team. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Escape Team has 259 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of ClueKeeper's written reviews are positive against 74% of Escape Team's.

ClueKeeper ships an update every 3 months, Escape Team every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClueKeeper | Escape Team |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cluekeeper/id836957084/reviews) | **[4.7 (259 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-team/id1244557872/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **259** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **74.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 298 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ClueKeeper LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/836957087) | [Hemmert UG (haftungsbeschränkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1244557871) |

## What reviewers say

### ClueKeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cluekeeper/id836957084)

Design and participate in interactive clue hunts that guide players through locations with puzzles and challenges. Explore your surroundings in new ways, even offline, with augmented reality features.

**Highlights:** Create custom clue hunts, Solve puzzles and riddles, Augmented reality clues, Offline play support, Explore surroundings, Play sample hunts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Escape Team

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-team/id1244557872)

Transform your home into an escape room with printable missions and an interactive app. Solve puzzles, defuse bombs, and rescue friends in exciting scenarios. Perfect for team building, date nights, or family fun.

**Highlights:** Printable escape room missions, Interactive app integration, Collaborative puzzle solving, Team building activities, Custom mission editor, Immersive audio narration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mission 2: Terminal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mission 3: Elevator | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mission 4: Rollercoaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mission 5: Subway | $2.99 | one-time |
| Escape Team: Mission 6 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Escape Team: Mission 7 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Escape Team: Mission 8 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Escape Team: Mission 9 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Escape Team Mission Pack I | $8.99 | one-time |
| Escape Team: Mission Pack II | $8.99 | one-time |
| Escape Team Mission Pack I+II | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Excellent puzzle design and variety
- 👥 Great for family and team building activities
- 💰 Reasonable pricing compared to board games
- ⏱️ Timer creates authentic escape room tension
- 🖨️ Printable materials allow replayability

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏰ Timer causes unnecessary stress for some players
- 🐛 Audio/sound issues on iPhone devices
- 💸 Unexpected double-charging for Groupon purchases
- 🔐 Redemption code problems and validation issues
- 📖 Weak narrative and lack of thematic cohesion

**Reported bugs**

- No sound on iPhone (works on iPad/Android)
- App crashes when entering answers
- App crashes when requesting clues
- Redemption codes not working properly
- Training mission code accepted but progress stuck

**Requested features**

- Option to disable or extend timer
- More missions and scenarios
- Improved hint system with faster unlocking
- Better narrative integration with puzzles
- More diverse themes beyond bomb defusal


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ClueKeeper free?

ClueKeeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Escape Team free?

Escape Team is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ClueKeeper or Escape Team?

Escape Team is rated higher. ClueKeeper averages 4.6 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Escape Team averages 4.7 from 259 ratings.

### Do ClueKeeper or Escape Team have ads?

Neither ClueKeeper nor Escape Team shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ClueKeeper or Escape Team?

ClueKeeper ships an update every 3 months, and Escape Team every 9 days. Most recently, ClueKeeper was updated on October 23, 2026 and Escape Team 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.*