Comparison

PN Xmas vs MineSphere 3D

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

Head to head
About

PN Xmas

A festive puzzle game where you slide and group number blocks to clear them from the board. Strategically place blocks to avoid filling the board and earn high scores by clearing multiple numbers at once.

Highlights
  • Slide and group number blocks
  • Clear blocks by gathering more than the number on them
  • Rotate blocks before placing
  • Earn high scores by clearing multiple blocks
  • Special 'C' button to clear specific numbers
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***PN Xmas is funny number puzzle game*** PN Xmas is a fun christmas puzzle game you can play at your own pace! Use your finger to slide the number blocks aligned below, and put them on any space on the board you'd like. You'll need to skillfully group and erase blocks, taking care to place them in a way that doesn't make the board fill up. ***Basics of how to play*** ・ Blocks are erased when you gather more blocks than the number written on the block. ・ Turn the blocks at the bottom around by tapping them. ・ Earn a higher score by erasing multiple numbers at once! (Number Link) ・ Once you've earned a high score, you will be able to press the C button in the upper right corner at regular intervals. You can select which number you'd like to erase from the board, so this can save you from a tight spot. ***Production*** Game Developer : TOKUDA TAKASHI (AOTAKA STUDIO) Graphic Designer : TOKUDA AOI (AOTAKA STUDIO) This game is Christmas Edition of "PutNumber" that we have created.

About

MineSphere 3D

Features
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MineSphere is an original 3D puzzle game inspired by classic minesweeper — reimagined in three dimensions to challenge your spatial awareness and logical thinking. Become an Explorer, excavating ancient ruins and alien planets to discover legendary Treasure Spheres. Navigate through 3D excavation sites — cubes, spheres, cylinders, and polyhedra — while avoiding hidden traps. Use danger level numbers to deduce trap locations and place markers to stay safe. TRAIN YOUR BRAIN IN 3D: • Develop spatial awareness by analyzing 3D structures from every angle • Sharpen logical thinking through deductive reasoning — in Cube 3D mode, each cell can have up to 26 neighbors • Build strategic planning skills applicable to sports, programming, and everyday decisions • Perfect for athletes, students, and anyone who wants to think sharper Whether you're a soccer player training spatial awareness for better field vision, a programmer strengthening logical problem-solving, or a student developing critical thinking — MineSphere makes brain training genuinely fun. FEATURES: • 4 unique 3D field shapes: Cube, Sphere, Cylinder, Polyhedra • 4 difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, Hard, Expert • 4 visual themes: Default, Futuristic, Fancy, Kids • Local multiplayer battles • Game Center leaderboards and achievements • Intuitive 3D controls: pinch to zoom, drag to rotate, tap to excavate • Kids theme for young learners Free to play with optional in-app purchases.

Screenshots

PN Xmas2 screens
MineSphere 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PN Xmas at none against MineSphere 3D's 8. PN Xmas also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). MineSphere 3D's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 12 months). On price, ads and device support 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. MineSphere 3D sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. PN Xmas asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PN Xmas ships an update every 12 months, MineSphere 3D every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PN Xmas versus MineSphere 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPN XmasMineSphere 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTAKASHI TOKUDAfa-sorasystem

In-app purchases

None

PN Xmas

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

MineSphere 3D

One-time8
  • 5 Hints$0.99
  • Sphere World Pack$1.99
  • Cylinder World Pack$1.99
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  • Polyhedra World Pack$1.99
  • 15 Hints$1.99
  • Unlimited Play$3.99
  • 50 Hints$3.99
  • Premium Bundle$7.99

Questions

Is PN Xmas free?
PN Xmas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MineSphere 3D free?
MineSphere 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PN Xmas or MineSphere 3D have ads?
Both PN Xmas and MineSphere 3D show ads.
Which is updated more often, PN Xmas or MineSphere 3D?
PN Xmas ships an update every 12 months, and MineSphere 3D every 4 days. Most recently, PN Xmas was updated on October 24, 2026 and MineSphere 3D on October 25, 2026.

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