Comparison

The Guides vs Booeys

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Guides

Embark on a journey of challenging codes, puzzles, and interactive ciphers that test your wit and imagination. Unravel a fragmented story by finding clues and patterns, utilizing integrated decoding tools and a distress support system.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of challenging codes and puzzles
  • Interactive ciphers
  • Fragmented story to unravel
  • Integrated decoding tools (Morse, binary)
  • Screenshot saving for clues
  • Distress support system
Features
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Featured by Apple in: 15 Most Mind-Bending Puzzlers, 15 Most Mysterious Games, The Best Games You’ve Never Played, Challenge Your Brain, Best New Games * * * * * “Best Mobile Games of 2015” — CNET “Best iOS Games of 2015” — Apple ‘N’ Apps “Best One Handed Mobile Games for Long Commutes” — Appcessories * * * * * Consisting of hundreds of extremely challenging codes, puzzles and interactive ciphers, The Guides is a journey that will challenge your wit, stretch your imagination and test your ingenuity in unique and innovative ways. Simply stated, they’re not easy. Progressing will be difficult, but you have the appropriate tools at your disposal. Everything you need to proceed is — or has been — provided. Look for clues and patterns to build on what you have learned. Remember what you have seen as for no detail is too subtle or insignificant. As you explore deeper, you’ll begin to unravel the enigma of The Guides. Peculiar, isn't it? • • • • • • • "From the word 'Go'... it tells you nothing. And you have to work it out for yourself. And that, my friends, that is cool." James Gilmour for App Spy "The Guides gets under your skin... you’ll find yourself thinking about it outside of the game and coming back for more." Jennifer Allen for 148apps "The Guides is one of the year’s most interesting puzzle games. It’s a beautifully designed toy box filled with an enormous variety of code-breaking ciphers and visual riddles..." Owen Faraday for Pocket Tactics "It's brilliant, uncompromising, satisfying, and one of the best games I have ever played on my phone... quite possibly on any platform." chanandler of App Army for Pocket Gamer • • • • • • • • Four Sections and 100 pages embedded with countless challenges. • Meticulously designed interactive puzzles and ciphers with each being more unique than the last. • Piece together the fragmented story to reveal the source of the messages. • Various game mechanics such as the code interface screen and the title bar to provide added layers of support. • Integrated decoding tools — including morse, binary and many more — to assist you on your journey. • Ability to save screenshots to keep track of invaluable clues and notes. • A distress support system is available if you find yourself stuck, but use sparingly, for your transmissions are limited. Official Site: theguidesapp.com General Inquiries: info@theguidesapp.com Twitter: twitter.com/theguidesapp Facebook: fb.com/theguidesapp Instagram: instagram.com/theguidesapp

About

Booeys

Guide lost souls through challenging puzzle realms using helpful ghosts. Solve intricate puzzles with increasing difficulty across diverse dimensions, mastering new tools and strategies. This game also offers insights into real-world career skills.

Highlights
  • 30+ challenging puzzles
  • Beautiful, dark visual style
  • Master new tools
  • Multiple level completion methods
  • Real-world skill tips
  • Certificate of achievement
Features
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Use little ghosts called Booeys to guide the Lost out of strange realms in this gorgeous puzzle game! Booeys: A Ghost’s Code invites you to solve a series of complex puzzles with ever increasing difficulty. Each level represents a strange dimension with new challenges to face. As the one who controls the Booeys, you hold the key to helping the Lost escape. Engage in funny banter with Booeys between levels, and learn how your work in helping the Lost can launch you on the path to a successful career … With Booeys: A Ghost’s Code, you’ll experience: ● 30+ challenging puzzles to put your skills to the test ● Beautiful environments with a dark and intriguing visual style ● New tools to master and put to use as you progress ● Different ways of completing each level ● Tips for putting in-game skills to use in the real world ● Certificate of achievement for beating higher levels Booeys: A Ghost’s Code was developed with support from Partner 4 Work to demonstrate the link between gaming and future careers in technology. Booeys engages five aptitudes critical to technical careers: Problem Solving, Logic, Attention to Detail, Understanding Algorithms, and the Ability to Conceive and Build a Solution. If you live in southwestern Pennsylvania and want to learn more about ways to get started on a career in IT, fill out the contact form here: www.booeysgame.com Disclaimer: The certificate issued in this game solely recognizes the player’s in-game performance. Privacy Policy: https://www.simcoachgames.com/privacy

Screenshots

The Guides4 screens
Booeys4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Booeys at Free against The Guides's $2.99. The Guides's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (731 vs 16). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Booeys is free to download; The Guides costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Guides holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Guides has 731 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of The Guides's written reviews are positive against 75% of Booeys's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Guides ships an update every 4 months, Booeys every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
The Guides versus Booeys: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe GuidesBooeys
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (731 ratings) — better3.9 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews87.7% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings731 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB222 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer2 Fountains LLCSimcoach Games

Customer experience

The Guides

All ratings731 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral0.5%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews219 reviews
Positive87.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative8.2%

Booeys

All ratings16 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

Bugs and requests

The Guides

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Puzzle solutions not being accepted correctly
  • App crashes or freezes when switching between puzzles

Requested features

3 requests
  • More frequent updates and new content
  • Improved UI and accessibility options
  • Hint system or gradual difficulty scaling

Booeys

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

The Guides

No in-app purchases

None

Booeys

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Guides free?
The Guides costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Booeys free?
Booeys is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Guides or Booeys?
The Guides is rated higher. The Guides averages 4.8 out of 5 from 731 ratings, while Booeys averages 3.9 from 16 ratings.
Do The Guides or Booeys have ads?
Neither The Guides nor Booeys shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Guides or Booeys?
The Guides ships an update every 4 months, and Booeys every 9 months. Most recently, The Guides was updated on September 29, 2026 and Booeys on September 27, 2026.

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