# Trance Invasion vs Synthwave Escape

The clearest difference is rating: Synthwave Escape at 4.6 against Trance Invasion's 3.5. Synthwave Escape also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 58%) and ratings volume (219 vs 2). Trance Invasion's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Trance Invasion sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Synthwave Escape sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Synthwave Escape holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Synthwave Escape has 219 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Trance Invasion's written reviews are positive against 83% of Synthwave Escape's.

Trance Invasion ships an update every 4 months, Synthwave Escape every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trance Invasion | Synthwave Escape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trance-invasion/id893116368/reviews) | **[4.6 (219 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthwave-escape/id1435802053/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **219** |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Asylum Square Interactive GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042383824) | [Moby Pixel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435802052) |

## What reviewers say

### Trance Invasion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trance-invasion/id893116368)

Create captivating trance music with a variety of drum kits, melodies, and samples. This app offers an intuitive interface for producing hit songs and beats, even for beginners. Jam directly on your iOS device and enjoy powerful sound effects.

**Highlights:** Hottest trance drum kits, melodies, bass lines, and samples, Intuitive sample block tapping for beat creation, 12 Samplekits with 336 samples, Pattern sequencer for recording and editing sessions, Save and load beats, Real-time tempo adjustment, Metronome

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Heaven's Gate | $1.99 | one-time |
| Liberation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Follow Your Dreams | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piano Symphony | $1.99 | one-time |
| Age Of Love | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rewind Time | $1.99 | one-time |
| Moving Forward | $1.99 | one-time |
| Festival | $1.99 | one-time |
| Epic Moments | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All & Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |


### Synthwave Escape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthwave-escape/id1435802053)

Embark on a retro rhythm puzzle platformer adventure with an 80s synthwave aesthetic. Guide a team of robots with unique physics to escape a neon bunker and defeat an antagonist. Solve challenges through 60 stages with an original soundtrack and a humorous storyline.

**Highlights:** 60 Retro Rhythm Puzzle Platformer Stages, 8 All-New Synthwave Tracks, 4 Escaping Robots with Super Duper Physics, Robot Storyline, Dad Jokes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Coins Deal | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Amazing music/songs
- 🎨 Great graphics/visual aesthetic
- 🧠 Challenging/mind-bending gameplay
- 🤩 Fun and enjoyable experience
- ✨ Impressive novelty/innovative

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Level 18 is too hard
- 💥 No invincibility frames
- ⏳ Stressful timer
- 💰 Needs more coins
- 🐛 Audio option bug

**Reported bugs**

- Audio option doesn't work
- No invincibility stage after getting hit
- Game won't download

**Requested features**

- Longer game or sequel
- More levels
- New music
- PC version
- More cutscenes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trance Invasion free?

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

### Is Synthwave Escape free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Trance Invasion or Synthwave Escape?

Synthwave Escape is rated higher. Trance Invasion averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Synthwave Escape averages 4.6 from 219 ratings.

### Do Trance Invasion or Synthwave Escape have ads?

Synthwave Escape shows ads; Trance Invasion does not.

### Which is updated more often, Trance Invasion or Synthwave Escape?

Trance Invasion ships an update every 4 months, and Synthwave Escape every 6 months. Most recently, Trance Invasion was updated on October 24, 2026 and Synthwave Escape on October 20, 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.*