# Smoosh! vs purple (game)

The clearest difference is rating: purple (game) at 4.6 against Smoosh!'s 3.9. purple (game) also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 73%) and ratings volume (224 vs 32). Smoosh!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smoosh! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and purple (game) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

purple (game) holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: purple (game) has 224 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Smoosh!'s written reviews are positive against 91% of purple (game)'s.

Smoosh! ships an update every 2 months, purple (game) every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smoosh! | purple (game) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoosh/id1059833708/reviews) | **[4.6 (224 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purple-game/id6503608929/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **224** |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | **91.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 138 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Curious Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/309017449) | [Bart BONTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/568141787) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### purple (game)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purple-game/id6503608929)

Solve 50 unique logic puzzles by making the screen entirely purple. Each level presents a new challenge with its own distinct solution. Hints are available to guide you through the conundrums.

**Highlights:** 50 unique logic puzzles, Each level has its own logic, Hint system available, Part of a color puzzle series, Designed by bontegames

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| premium unlock | $2.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💜 Favorite color game
- 🧠 Challenging and creative puzzles
- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 🎨 Excellent color theme and design
- 🔍 Engaging brain teasers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Level 21 not working
- 🤔 Some puzzles illogical or unclear
- 🔍 Hints not always helpful

**Reported bugs**

- Level 50 hint system not functioning properly
- Level 19 solution not intuitive

**Requested features**

- More color games (teal, magenta, neon, etc.)
- Ability to skip levels
- Individual sound/music controls
- Bonus levels or timed mode for replayability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smoosh! free?

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

### Is purple (game) free?

purple (game) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smoosh! or purple (game)?

purple (game) is rated higher. Smoosh! averages 3.9 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while purple (game) averages 4.6 from 224 ratings.

### Do Smoosh! or purple (game) have ads?

purple (game) shows ads; Smoosh! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smoosh! or purple (game)?

Smoosh! ships an update every 2 months, and purple (game) every 5 months. Most recently, Smoosh! was updated on October 26, 2026 and purple (game) on October 23, 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.*