# Easy vs Guess Mess

Easy and Guess Mess both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Easy's written reviews are positive against 18% of Guess Mess's. Easy also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Easy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Guess Mess sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Easy against 4.7 for Guess Mess. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 273 and 181 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Easy's written reviews are positive against 18% of Guess Mess's.

Easy ships an update fortnightly, Guess Mess every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Easy | Guess Mess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (273 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-the-game/id875780682/reviews)** | [4.7 (181 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guess-mess/id6450798532/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **273** | 181 |
| Positive reviews | **71.1% of reviews** | 18.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peter Weiss](https://appshunter.io/developer/507804538) | [The Mob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694985130) |

## What reviewers say

### Easy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-the-game/id875780682)

This game offers a relaxing and minimalist experience with simple, satisfying levels. Players are encouraged to explore and discover the solutions to each puzzle at their own pace.

**Highlights:** Simple minimalist levels, Satisfying gameplay, Puzzle solving, Relaxing experience, Exploratory gameplay

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to play
- 👍 Extremely enjoyable
- 👍 Simple premise
- 👍 Fun enough game
- 👍 Cute game

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Too many ads
- ⚠️ Repetitive levels
- ⚠️ Choppy transitions
- ⚠️ Annoying voiceovers
- ⚠️ Inconsistent swipe controls

**Reported bugs**

- Flappy Bird levels out of sync
- Swipe controls not registering correctly
- Pillars have massive hitboxes on level 130
- Level 92 is too difficult
- Level 98 is too difficult

**Requested features**

- Option to mute voiceovers separately
- Hints for difficult levels
- More varied levels


### Guess Mess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guess-mess/id6450798532)

Engage your brain with a lively word puzzle game featuring hundreds of levels. Test your attentiveness and wit to discover hidden words, with hints available to help you along the way. Perfect for quick relaxation or extended brain-boosting sessions.

**Highlights:** Word puzzles and challenges, Hundreds of levels, Hints available, Mesmerizing design, Straightforward mechanics, Brainpower boosting

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Handful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Easy free?

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

### Is Guess Mess free?

Guess Mess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Easy or Guess Mess?

Easy is rated higher. Easy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 273 ratings, while Guess Mess averages 4.7 from 181 ratings.

### Do Easy or Guess Mess have ads?

Both Easy and Guess Mess show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Easy or Guess Mess?

Easy ships an update fortnightly, and Guess Mess every 3 weeks. Most recently, Easy was updated on October 22, 2026 and Guess Mess on October 15, 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.*