# KAMI 2 vs Pachoink!

The clearest difference is price: KAMI 2 at Free against Pachoink!'s $1.99. KAMI 2 also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 25) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). Pachoink!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

KAMI 2 is free to download; Pachoink! costs $1.99 up front. KAMI 2 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Pachoink! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for KAMI 2 against 4.6 for Pachoink!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KAMI 2 has 15K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of KAMI 2's written reviews are positive against 93% of Pachoink!'s.

KAMI 2 ships an update every 2 months, Pachoink! every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KAMI 2 | Pachoink! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kami-2/id1133161444/reviews)** | [4.6 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pachoink/id1488272669/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 83.9% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 396 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [State of Play Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/494615574) | [A To Play Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1183313835) |

## What reviewers say

### KAMI 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kami-2/id1133161444)

This game challenges players to fill each puzzle with a single color using the fewest moves possible. It offers over 100 handcrafted puzzles, daily challenges, and the ability to create and share your own designs.

**Highlights:** Hand-crafted puzzles, Single color flood mechanic, Fewest moves challenge, Daily challenges, User-generated puzzles, Puzzle builder

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Palettes 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Palettes 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Palettes 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 75 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Beautiful visuals and soothing audio
- 🧠 Challenging and brain-stimulating puzzles
- 🔍 Ability to create and publish custom puzzles
- 🕰️ Relaxing and calming gameplay experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive use of ads and in-app purchases for hints
- 🐛 Connectivity issues and server problems
- 🤯 Difficulty spike in later levels with no free hints
- 📱 Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Reported bugs**

- Daily puzzles not loading or resetting incorrectly
- User-created puzzles not saving or syncing properly
- App freezing or crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Earn free hints through gameplay achievements
- Option to undo moves or restart puzzles
- Improved puzzle search and discovery
- Colorblind accessibility features


### Pachoink!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pachoink/id1488272669)

Bounce and smash targets on dynamic game boards using intuitive one-touch controls. Master precision, timing, and brute force across over 60 skill-based levels. Enjoy two game modes and a variety of board hazards for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Intuitive one-touch controls, Single game purchase with free updates, Campaign and Endless game modes, Multiple board hazards, 60+ skill-based levels, No Ads / IAPs

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KAMI 2 free?

KAMI 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pachoink! free?

Pachoink! costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, KAMI 2 or Pachoink!?

KAMI 2 is rated higher. KAMI 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Pachoink! averages 4.6 from 25 ratings.

### Do KAMI 2 or Pachoink! have ads?

KAMI 2 shows ads; Pachoink! does not.

### Which is updated more often, KAMI 2 or Pachoink!?

KAMI 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Pachoink! every 9 months. Most recently, KAMI 2 was updated on September 27, 2026 and Pachoink! on August 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.*
