# 史上最难的游戏3 vs The Phenomenon

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Phenomenon at none against 史上最难的游戏3's 3. The Phenomenon also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 4). 史上最难的游戏3's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (87% vs 54%). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 史上最难的游戏3 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. The Phenomenon asks for nothing beyond the download.

史上最难的游戏3 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Phenomenon has 1.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of 史上最难的游戏3's written reviews are positive against 54% of The Phenomenon's.

史上最难的游戏3 ships an update every 6 weeks, The Phenomenon every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 史上最难的游戏3 | The Phenomenon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3/id889690041/reviews)** | [4.0 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-phenomenon/id1288758206/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.2% of reviews** | 54.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 57 MB | 339 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [WEI HUI HE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1150962590) | [Kokots LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814814239) |

## What reviewers say

### 史上最难的游戏3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3/id889690041)

Experience the third installment of a notoriously difficult casual puzzle game. Navigate through new levels and challenges with a unique comic-based storyline filled with humorous and absurd scenarios. This game will test your thinking abilities with its frustratingly addictive gameplay.

**Highlights:** New levels and challenges, Comic-based storyline, Humorous and absurd scenarios, Casual puzzle gameplay, Tests thinking ability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12 hints | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😂 Funny and entertaining
- 👍 Addicting gameplay
- 🤔 Challenging and tricky
- 💡 Good for passing time
- 🎮 Awesome game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Too many ads
- 😩 Ads interrupt gameplay
- 🤯 Confusing at times
- ⏳ Not replayable
- 🤷 No clear point

**Reported bugs**

- Ads pop up unexpectedly
- Ads send to app store

**Requested features**

- Remove ads
- Provide hints
- Make more levels


### The Phenomenon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-phenomenon/id1288758206)

Embark on an episodic survival horror adventure as a paranormal researcher. Explore vast maps, utilize specialized devices, and confront intelligent creatures. Engage in cross-platform multiplayer and compete for global leaderboard dominance.

**Highlights:** Cross-platform multiplayer, Episodic survival horror, Paranormal research devices, Smart AI creatures, Global leaderboards, High replayability

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Realistic graphics
- 🤩 Immersive horror experience
- 💯 Excellent game quality
- 🥰 Fun to play with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Audio issues (can't hear audio)
- 🌚 Game too dark/needs better lighting
- 🕹️ Buggy controls and camera
- ⏱️ Limited playtime due to in-game currency system

**Reported bugs**

- Multiplayer mode not working properly
- Inability to change language settings
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Graphical glitches and visual bugs

**Requested features**

- Add 3-4 player multiplayer mode
- Implement a save/checkpoint system
- Improve tutorial and onboarding
- Optimize performance on older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 史上最难的游戏3 free?

史上最难的游戏3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Phenomenon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 史上最难的游戏3 or The Phenomenon?

史上最难的游戏3 is rated higher. 史上最难的游戏3 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while The Phenomenon averages 4.0 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do 史上最难的游戏3 or The Phenomenon have ads?

The Phenomenon shows ads; 史上最难的游戏3 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 史上最难的游戏3 or The Phenomenon?

史上最难的游戏3 ships an update every 6 weeks, and The Phenomenon every 5 weeks. Most recently, 史上最难的游戏3 was updated on October 13, 2026 and The Phenomenon on October 22, 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.*