# Flow Free vs purple (game)

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Flow Free at 10K against purple (game)'s 224. purple (game)'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flow Free sells 10 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.

Flow Free holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flow Free has 10K ratings behind it against 224, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of Flow Free's written reviews are positive against 91% of purple (game)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flow Free | purple (game) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-free-hexes/id1145541321/reviews)** | [4.6 (224 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purple-game/id6503608929/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 224 |
| Positive reviews | 83.9% of reviews | **91.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Big Duck Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/435664937) | [Bart BONTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/568141787) |

## What reviewers say

### Flow Free

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-free-hexes/id1145541321)

Connect matching colored pipes on a hexagonal grid to create a flow. Solve puzzles by pairing all colors and covering the entire board without pipes crossing. Offers hundreds of levels and daily challenges for a relaxing or timed experience.

**Highlights:** Hexagonal grid puzzles, Connect matching colors, Hundreds of free levels, Daily puzzles, Time Trial mode, Game Center achievements, Cloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Themes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Classic Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10x10 Mania | $1.99 | one-time |
| Jumbo Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kids Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Packs and Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and challenging puzzles
- 👍 Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 🎨 Visually appealing and smooth animations
- 💪 Keeps the mind active and sharp

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive patterns in later levels
- 🔍 Lack of difficulty progression
- 🔍 Placement of UI elements could be improved
- 🔍 Excessive ads can disrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Hints using themselves randomly
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Ads causing performance issues

**Requested features**

- More new and unique puzzle packs
- Ability to disable animations
- Leaderboards and competitive modes
- Increased difficulty options


### 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 Flow Free free?

Flow Free 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, Flow Free or purple (game)?

Flow Free is rated higher. Flow Free averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while purple (game) averages 4.6 from 224 ratings.

### Do Flow Free or purple (game) have ads?

Both Flow Free and purple (game) show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flow Free or purple (game)?

Flow Free ships an update every 5 months, and purple (game) every 5 months. Most recently, Flow Free was updated on November 7, 2026 and purple (game) on November 4, 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.*