# Build Your Palace vs Smoosh!

The clearest difference is price: Smoosh! at Free against Build Your Palace's $2.99. Build Your Palace's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Smoosh! is free to download; Build Your Palace costs $2.99 up front. Smoosh! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Build Your Palace asks for nothing beyond the download.

Build Your Palace holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Build Your Palace has 324 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 74% and 73% positive.

Build Your Palace ships an update every 3 months, Smoosh! every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Build Your Palace | Smoosh! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (324 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-your-palace/id1037820836/reviews)** | [3.9 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoosh/id1059833708/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **324** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | **73.6% of reviews** | 72.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 328 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pascal Monaco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268414487) | [Curious Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/309017449) |

## What reviewers say

### Build Your Palace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-your-palace/id1037820836)

This app combines a game with mental training to enhance your memory. Concentrate to memorize icons in order and build your virtual palace as you progress. It features over 150 animated icons and won a German Design Award.

**Highlights:** Memory icon memorization, Progressive palace building, Over 150 animated icons, Mental training and concentration, Customizable memorization techniques

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smoosh!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoosh/id1059833708)

This addictive puzzle game challenges players to guide colorful characters through intricate levels. Mix colors, avoid obstacles, and strategize moves to reach the goal within a set number of actions.

**Highlights:** 180 addictive puzzles, Color mixing mechanics, Unique obstacles, Play at your own pace, Achieve Par score

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Platform 7 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Platform 8 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Platform 9 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Platform Pack 7, 8, 9 | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Build Your Palace free?

Build Your Palace costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smoosh! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Build Your Palace or Smoosh!?

Build Your Palace is rated higher. Build Your Palace averages 4.6 out of 5 from 324 ratings, while Smoosh! averages 3.9 from 32 ratings.

### Do Build Your Palace or Smoosh! have ads?

Neither Build Your Palace nor Smoosh! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Build Your Palace or Smoosh!?

Build Your Palace ships an update every 3 months, and Smoosh! every 2 months. Most recently, Build Your Palace was updated on October 26, 2026 and Smoosh! on October 26, 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.*