Comparison

Pick vs Tap Away 3D

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

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About

Pick

Features
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Clear your mind and get your ready for the stick picking game. Master yourself and win the challenge with your skills You know the drill, move the pencil and have fun! This game is the modern pickup sticks. Remember how this game is played, you pick one pencil at a time without moving the other pencils. Its really a logic game, that's why its very much entertaining. Plenty of skill required in this simple and testing game. Start the game and pick up pencil, each pencil, thats on top of the others in sequence. Get it wrong and you lose. Simple, right? Well it's not! It can be quite tricky if you aren't really concentrating. Which one is really on the top? Cannot be any simpler to play, but it's also not that easy to win. It's a hard game in form of an easy game. The game stretches back more than a thousand years and is still extremely popular today. Intuitive controls and easy rules guarantee direct entry and fun from the very first move. It’s just right for a quick break. You are very patient or you won't go any far This game entertains, makes you think at the same time. GAME FEATURES - Remove one pencil/stick at a time without moving the other pencil/sticks! - Super awesome graphics and motion - Addicting and proven me concept - Unlimited attempts to break your record - Great sound effects - Turn on/off sound effects - Wonderful 3D graphics - Intuitive multi-touch controls - Game center link-up for worldwide online leaderboards .

About

Tap Away 3D

Engage your brain with this addictive 3D block puzzle game. Swipe to remove blocks based on directional arrows, strategizing to avoid collisions. Features stage-based challenges, a social leaderboard, and diverse art styles.

Highlights
  • Stage-based challenges
  • Global leaderboard competition
  • 360° screen rotation
  • Magical props for assistance
  • Excellent 3D graphics
  • Diverse art styles
  • Logical block connections
Features
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Tap Away is a unique and addictive 3D casual puzzle game that will keep you hooked. Hey, get ready to use your wit and sharp eyes to climb to the top of the global leaderboard. Unlock the clustered blocks and become the top player in Tap Away game. With increasing difficulty, whether you are a casual player looking to kill time or a hardcore gamer looking for a challenge, we welcome you. Hey, we are a group of serious game developers who take pride in our work. Here are some of the features that set Tap Away apart from other games: - Stage-based challenges. Each area presents a new challenge. - Light social environment, compete with friends or strangers on the leaderboard. Join a guild with like-minded players to become the best. - Seemingly chaotic but logically connected blocks that give you a sense of accomplishment when solved. - Magical props to assist you, but timing is everything. - Excellent graphics and diverse art styles. How to play: Based on the direction indicated on the blocks, touch the 3D blocks on the screen to make them detach from the others. Since the blocks can only fly in one direction, you need to avoid colliding with other blocks that are still attached. You can rotate the entire screen 360° and think from various angles to achieve victory. Perhaps the props can give you a helping hand, but it's up to your intelligence when you run out of options. Why choose us? - Challenge different difficulty levels and showcase your achievements to the world. It will prove your worth. - Nothing beats playing this game to relieve stress. - Expand your problem-solving skills and practice logical thinking. - Excellent 3D graphics and sound effects. - Suitable for all ages. - Hey, this game is super cool! What you and we both want: A vast number of levels combined with a plethora of art styles are concentrated in a small phone, and among the carefully designed variety of art styles, there is definitely one you like the most. Multiple sets of cards, different art styles, there is always one set that you want to collect the most. We do not make the majority, and we also hope that players do not make the majority. I hope you can experience not only playing a game, but also the unique experience that this game brings. Let's go to solving the puzzle now!

Screenshots

Pick4 screens
Tap Away 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pick at none against Tap Away 3D's 10. Tap Away 3D's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 62 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Tap Away 3D sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Pick asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pick ships an update every 62 months, Tap Away 3D every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pick versus Tap Away 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPickTap Away 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (2.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—41.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—2.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 62 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB200 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFernando Gonzalez FriasShooting Puzzle Game Limited

Bugs and requests

Pick

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Tap Away 3D

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • White box with foreign text appearing on screen
  • Game not opening after latest update

Requested features

3 requests
  • More challenging levels
  • Ability to customize the game board
  • Unlock additional game modes

In-app purchases

None

Pick

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Tap Away 3D

One-time10
  • Gold 100$1.99
  • BEGINNERS BUNDLE$4.99
  • Special Offer$4.99
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  • Gold 500$8.99
  • NORMAL BUNDLE$9.99
  • Gold 1000$13.99
  • FIND BUNDLE$19.99
  • Gold 2500$27.99
  • Gold 5000$54.99
  • Gold 10000$99.99

Questions

Is Pick free?
Pick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tap Away 3D free?
Tap Away 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pick or Tap Away 3D have ads?
Both Pick and Tap Away 3D show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pick or Tap Away 3D?
Pick ships an update every 62 months, and Tap Away 3D every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pick was updated on October 26, 2026 and Tap Away 3D on November 4, 2026.

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