Flashback: Tricky Fun Riddles vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Flashback: Tricky Fun Riddles's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Flashback: Tricky Fun Riddles This App	Brain Test: Tricky Puzzles Nemesis	Clue Hunter Contender	Detective Masters Contender	Brain Up Contender	Easy Game - Brain Test Contender	DOP 2: Delete One Part Peer	Case Hunter - Can you solve it? Peer	Peak - Brain Training Peer	Lumosity: Brain Training Peer
Core Identity
Developer	Radiant Cat Studio	UNICO STUDIO	Lion Studios	Crazy Labs	Azura Global	Easybrain	SayGames	Focus Apps	PopReach Incorporated	Lumos Labs, Inc.
Category	Games	Games	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Education
Platform	Android, iOS	Android, iOS	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Android, iOS
Store Metrics
Rating	4.6 / 5	4.8 / 5	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	4.7 / 5
Ratings Count	160,194	1,417,806	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	126,775
Price	Free	Free	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Free
Release Date	Jun 29, 2022	Nov 12, 2019	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Jun 20, 2013
Last Updated	Jan 27, 2026	Apr 9, 2026	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	May 4, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	positive	mixed	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	positive
Score	65/100	65/100	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	75/100
Praises	Engaging mystery-solving mechanics provide a satisfying mental exercise for casual players during downtime	Challenging puzzle mechanics effectively stimulate cognitive thinking and problem solving skills for players High replayability and addictive nature keep users engaged during short daily play sessions	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Cognitive training exercises provide measurable mental stimulation and daily focus for aging users
Complaints	Excessive ad frequency disrupts the core gameplay loop and creates a negative user experience	Excessive ad frequency disrupts the core gameplay loop and creates a negative user experience Aggressive monetization tactics and expensive hint systems gate progress for non-paying players	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Aggressive monetization tactics interrupt gameplay flow and frustrate users on the free tier
Requests	Implementation of an offline play mode to allow for uninterrupted sessions without internet access	Increased level volume to provide more content for long-term dedicated players	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Increased daily game limits for non-paying users to improve the free experience
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Time-control mechanic differentiates the core loop from static riddle games Daily brain-training requirements drive consistent DAU	Editors' Choice badge across five markets sustains organic install velocity Offline-first architecture maximizes accessibility in low-connectivity regions	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	40+ game library creates high session frequency Longitudinal performance tracking builds long-term user lock-in Scientific collaboration network validates cognitive efficacy
Weaknesses	Excessive ad frequency post-update Technical instability on specific levels Misleading offline-play marketing	Ad-to-gameplay ratio is the primary churn driver Premium tier weekly subscription cost exceeds casual-puzzle category medians	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Aggressive mid-game payment prompts disrupt concentration Missing legacy games frustrate long-term subscribers Technical friction on foldable devices
Pricing	freemium	freemium	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	subscription
Momentum	Maintenance	Active	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Active
Update Cadence	2 versions, ~40d avg	5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~22d avg	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	5 versions, 3 majors/6mo, ~10d avg

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