# swipe vs Game is Hard

The clearest difference is ads: swipe at none against Game is Hard's shown. swipe also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 71%) and device support (6 vs 3). Game is Hard's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (40K vs 2.4K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. swipe sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Game is Hard sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. 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 swipe against 4.8 for Game is Hard. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Game is Hard has 40K ratings behind it against 2.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of swipe's written reviews are positive against 71% of Game is Hard's.

swipe ships an update every 4 months, Game is Hard weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | swipe | Game is Hard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swipe/id954384146/reviews) | **[4.8 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-is-hard/id6748826648/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K | **40K** |
| Positive reviews | **89.8% of reviews** | 71.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#16** |
| Size | 31 MB | 263 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Briegers GbR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653446086) | [UNICO STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467451326) |

## What reviewers say

### swipe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swipe/id954384146)

Navigate a white circle through challenging mazes to collect blue coins. This minimalist puzzle game offers intuitive gameplay with a modern, colorful design and a level editor for creating and sharing your own challenges.

**Highlights:** Minimalist puzzle gameplay, Level editor with share function, Intuitive controls, Modern, colorful design, 100 challenging levels, 10 optional themes, Customizable themes

**Features:** Game Controller support, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Themes | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 hints | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 🎮 Great on Apple Watch
- 🎨 Simplistic and modern design
- 🔓 No ads or data harvesting
- 💡 Unique gesture-based controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited number of hints
- 🤯 Some levels are very difficult
- 🔧 Level editor could be improved
- 🔊 Sound issues on certain devices

**Reported bugs**

- Level editor crashes
- Hints not always working as expected

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to reverse moves
- Syncing progress across devices
- Customizable themes and visuals


### Game is Hard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-is-hard/id6748826648)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Free · Trivia, #73 Top Grossing · Trivia (US App Store)

This app offers a challenging, minimalist puzzle experience for players who enjoy deep thinking and unconventional problem-solving. It features unique levels that require logic, perception, and experimentation, with hints available for those who need them. Play offline without distractions or time pressure.

**Highlights:** Handcrafted brain puzzle levels, Clever, logical solutions, Available hints, Fully offline gameplay, Minimalist design, Touch, motion, and sound mechanics, No scores or timers

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Purchase Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack 21 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pack 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pack 6 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pack 13 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack 11 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Pack 11 New | $11.99 | one-time |
| Pack 4 | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Awesome game
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 👍 Relaxing and creative
- 👍 Satisfying puzzle-solving experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progression issue after certain level
- 🕰️ Short game length

**Reported bugs**

- Progression issue after 'a star is calling' level

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Expanded gameplay


## Frequently asked questions

### Is swipe free?

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

### Is Game is Hard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, swipe or Game is Hard?

Game is Hard is rated higher. swipe averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Game is Hard averages 4.8 from 40K ratings.

### Do swipe or Game is Hard have ads?

Game is Hard shows ads; swipe does not.

### Which is updated more often, swipe or Game is Hard?

swipe ships an update every 4 months, and Game is Hard weekly. Most recently, swipe was updated on October 20, 2026 and Game is Hard on October 21, 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.*