ML revenue forecast.
Calibrated against 29524 apps in this category.
Confidence band
±15%
High — many comparable apps with verified data
At a glance
Earns 54.71× more than the category median (192/mo).
Ranks #293 of 29,524 in Puzzle (top 1.0% by revenue).
Launched Aug 16, 2015 · last updated Oct 10, 2022.
What the app looks like
Live screenshots from the Play Store, captured by our snapshot worker. Tap any image to enlarge.
The Guides's revenue trajectory
Forecast revenue from snapshot history. Last 1 months.
Where The Guides sits in Puzzle
Revenue distribution of 29524 comparable apps. The Guides highlighted.
The Guides vs comparable apps
Revenue trajectory side-by-side. Bold = The Guides, ghosted = peers.
App spec
Version
2.0
Last update
Oct 10, 2022
Launched
Aug 16, 2015
Price
$2.99
Monetization
Paid
What The Guides actually does (from store listing)
“Best Mobile Games of 2015” — CNET
“Best iOS Games of 2015” — Apple ‘N’ Apps
“Best One Handed Mobile Games for Long Commutes” — Appcessories
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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 dispo…
“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?
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"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
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• 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
Comparable Android apps
The five apps in Puzzle with the closest revenue to The Guides. Click any to see its detail page.
Each forecast combines App Store rating, ratings count, monetisation model, pricing tier, IAP signals and ad-supported flag.
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