Comparison

Gardenscapes vs Diff Master

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

Head to head
About

Gardenscapes

Restore a beautiful garden by solving match-3 puzzles. Explore new areas, meet characters, and enjoy an engaging storyline. Decorate your garden with unique elements and play with friends.

Highlights
  • Match-3 puzzle gameplay
  • Garden restoration and decoration
  • Engaging storyline with characters
  • Thousands of captivating levels
  • Exciting in-game events and competitions
  • Unique garden areas
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Welcome to Gardenscapes, the first game from the Playrix Scapes™ series! Make match-3 combinations and bring coziness and beauty to every corner of your garden. Solve fun puzzles, restore and explore new areas of the garden, and meet new friends in every chapter of the exciting storyline. Austin the butler is ready to welcome you to a world of incredible adventures! Game Features: ● Gameplay loved by millions of players! Make match-3 combinations and decorate your garden while enjoying an entertaining story! ● Over 16,000 captivating levels with explosive power-ups, useful boosters, and cool elements. ● Exciting events! Embark on fascinating Expeditions, compete against other players in different challenges, and win awesome prizes! ● One-of-a-kind garden areas with unique layouts, from fountain ensembles to island landscapes. ● Loads of fun characters: meet Austin's friends and neighbors! ● Adorable pets that will become your faithful companions! Play with your Facebook and Game Center friends, or make new friends in the game community! Gardenscapes is free to play, but some in-game elements (including randomized items) can be purchased for real money. If you don't want to take advantage of this option, simply turn it off in your device's Restrictions menu. A Wi-Fi or internet connection is not required to play. *An internet connection is required to access competitions and additional features. Do you like Gardenscapes? Follow us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gardenscapes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gardenscapes_mobile/ Need to report an issue or ask a question? Contact Player Support through the game by going to Settings > Help and Support. If you can't access the game, use the web chat by clicking the chat icon in the lower right corner of our website: https://playrix.helpshift.com/hc/en/5-gardenscapes/ Terms of Use: https://playrix.com/terms/index_en.html Privacy Policy: https://playrix.com/privacy/index_en.html

About

Diff Master

Features
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Welcome to Diff Master, a colorful spot-the-difference puzzle game that puts your observation skills to the test. Look closely at two charming illustrations, find every hidden change, and complete each level before time runs out. Some differences are easy to notice, while others are hidden in the smallest details. Stay focused, tap carefully, and see how quickly you can solve them all! FEATURES • Beautiful Illustrated Levels Explore a collection of bright, detailed scenes, with all playable content included in the app. • Classic Spot-the-Difference Gameplay Compare the two pictures, tap the differences, and watch your discoveries appear on both images. • Quick Timed Challenges Complete each level before time runs out. Incorrect taps reduce the remaining time, so accuracy matters. • A Free Hint in Every Level Need a little help? Use the free hint to reveal the location of a difference you have not found yet. • Level Selection and Local Progress Replay completed levels, continue from your latest unlocked level, and improve your best completion times. • Play Offline Levels are stored on your device, so you can enjoy the game without an internet connection. • No Ads or In-App Purchases The iOS version contains no advertisements, paid items, subscriptions, or purchase prompts. • No Account Required Start playing immediately. Your progress, language, music, and sound settings are stored locally on your device. • Seven Languages Play in English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Indonesian, Thai, Brazilian Portuguese, or Spanish. Whether you have a few minutes to spare or want to challenge your attention to detail, Diff Master offers a simple and satisfying puzzle experience. Look carefully, trust your eyes, and find every little change! Privacy Policy: https://www.binixgames.com/diffmsater/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.binixgames.com/diffmsater/terms-of-use.html Support Email: support@binixgames.com

Screenshots

Gardenscapes4 screens
Diff Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Diff Master at none against Gardenscapes's 20. Gardenscapes's advantage is chart position (#8 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. Gardenscapes sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Diff Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Gardenscapes versus Diff Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGardenscapesDiff Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.7M ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7M — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#8 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size295 MB47 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPlayrixBINIX LTD

Bugs and requests

Gardenscapes

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashing and progress loss issues
  • Boosters not working as intended
  • Inconsistent difficulty across levels

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to skip challenging levels
  • More ways to earn coins and power-ups
  • Option to customize garden more freely
  • Faster energy/life regeneration

Diff Master

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

19 purchases

Gardenscapes

One-time19
  • Handful of Coins$0.99
  • A few coins$0.99
  • Garden Kit$0.99
Show 16 more
  • 1000 Coins$0.99
  • Horticulturist Kit$1.99
  • Garden Kit2 variants$1.99
  • 1000 Coins$1.99
  • Hot Offer$1.99
  • Golden ticket$2.99
  • Gold Reserve$2.99
  • Purse of Coins$4.99
  • A handful of coins$4.99
  • Golden ticket$4.99
  • Botanist Kit$5.99
  • Florist Kit$6.99
  • A small pile of coins$9.99
  • Season Pass$9.99
  • Florist Kit$9.99
  • Gardener Kit$15.99
None

Diff Master

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gardenscapes free?
Gardenscapes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Diff Master free?
Diff Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gardenscapes or Diff Master have ads?
Neither Gardenscapes nor Diff Master shows ads.

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