# Sembl vs Rings

The clearest difference is ads: Sembl at none against Rings's shown. Sembl also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (21 vs 3). Rings's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sembl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Rings sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rings holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sembl has 21 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sembl ships an update every 3 weeks, Rings every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sembl | Rings |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sembl/id1125056602/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rings-puzzle-game/id6463502547/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 73.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Artgig Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/436414537) | [Sergei Shendrikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1548534996) |

## What reviewers say

### Sembl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sembl/id1125056602)

Engage in a unique puzzle experience where you create designs through various artistic actions. Master over 190 levels at your own pace or test your speed in timed challenges. Enjoy minimalist graphics and serene music.

**Highlights:** Unique design puzzles, Paint, cut, punch, stencil, spin, 32 levels, Over 190 puzzles, Journey mode, Challenge mode, Minimalist graphics, Serene sound

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove all ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Rings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rings-puzzle-game/id6463502547)

Arrange colored rings on a holder to clear them by matching them vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. The game ends when there's no space left for new rings. Aim for the highest score to compete with friends.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop ring placement, Match rings vertically, horizontally, or diagonally, Clear the playing field, Score-based challenges, Simple, intuitive gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sembl free?

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

### Is Rings free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sembl or Rings?

Rings is rated higher. Sembl averages 4.2 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Rings averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Sembl or Rings have ads?

Rings shows ads; Sembl does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sembl or Rings?

Sembl ships an update every 3 weeks, and Rings every 10 months. Most recently, Sembl was updated on October 20, 2026 and Rings on October 24, 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.*