# Hamster Puzzles vs HamsLAND

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HamsLAND at 100% against Hamster Puzzles's 0%. HamsLAND also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 10 months vs every 30 months). Hamster Puzzles's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hamster Puzzles sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and HamsLAND sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HamsLAND holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HamsLAND has 46 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Hamster Puzzles's written reviews are positive against 100% of HamsLAND's.

Hamster Puzzles ships an update every 30 months, HamsLAND every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hamster Puzzles | HamsLAND |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamster-puzzles/id1035574475/reviews) | **[4.8 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamsland/id1410560833/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **46** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 30 months | **Every 10 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 157 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/483881207) | [Min Joo Kang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227130878) |

## What reviewers say

### Hamster Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamster-puzzles/id1035574475)

This jigsaw puzzle game features 60 levels with adorable hamster images. Drag and drop pieces to complete pictures, with options to preview, skip levels, and save completed images. Compete with players worldwide via Game Center.

**Highlights:** 60 levels with cute hamster images, Drag and drop puzzle piece assembly, Peek button to preview original image, Save completed images to photo gallery, Skip level option, Game Center for global competition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Peek image | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip level | $0.99 | one-time |
| Save image | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### HamsLAND

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamsland/id1410560833)

Combine matching images in a 2048-style puzzle to earn food. Use this food to expand your hamster paradise, build structures, and adopt unique hamster breeds. Enjoy a relaxing game where you create a happy home for your virtual pets.

**Highlights:** 2048 puzzle gameplay, Food acquisition through merging, Hamster adoption, Paradise expansion, Building construction, Special puzzle rewards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small quantity of coin | $2.99 | one-time |
| A bundle of coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special items | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads + Daily gift | $9.99 | one-time |
| A bowl of coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Full of coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| A coin box | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hamster Puzzles free?

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

### Is HamsLAND free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hamster Puzzles or HamsLAND?

HamsLAND is rated higher. Hamster Puzzles averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while HamsLAND averages 4.8 from 46 ratings.

### Do Hamster Puzzles or HamsLAND have ads?

Both Hamster Puzzles and HamsLAND show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hamster Puzzles or HamsLAND?

Hamster Puzzles ships an update every 30 months, and HamsLAND every 10 months. Most recently, Hamster Puzzles was updated on October 24, 2026 and HamsLAND on October 22, 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.*