# Empty. vs purple (game)

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Empty. at none against purple (game)'s 1. Empty. also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. purple (game) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Empty. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Empty. holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Empty. has 2.6K ratings behind it against 224, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Empty.'s written reviews are positive against 91% of purple (game)'s.

Empty. ships an update monthly, purple (game) every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Empty. | purple (game) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empty/id1191062782/reviews)** | [4.6 (224 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purple-game/id6503608929/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 224 |
| Positive reviews | **93.0% of reviews** | 91.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 88 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Maksym Dzitsiuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191062781) | [Bart BONTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/568141787) |

## What reviewers say

### Empty.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empty/id1191062782)

A relaxing puzzle game designed to help you unwind and appreciate simplicity. Rotate rooms to clear them using intuitive one-touch controls. Enjoy a peaceful experience with a beautiful soundtrack and over 25 handcrafted levels.

**Highlights:** Unique room rotation puzzles, One-touch controls, No ads or paid content, Accessible for all ages, 25+ handcrafted levels, Original soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌙 Calming and relaxing
- 👍 Simple and intuitive gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful color palette and aesthetics
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 💡 Unique and innovative concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Game is too short
- 🤔 Some levels require precise alignment
- 🔇 No option to turn off background music

**Reported bugs**

- Certain objects not disappearing as expected
- Glitches on specific levels

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Difficulty settings or options
- Ability to save progress


### 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 Empty. free?

Empty. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is purple (game) free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Empty. or purple (game)?

Empty. is rated higher. Empty. averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while purple (game) averages 4.6 from 224 ratings.

### Do Empty. or purple (game) have ads?

purple (game) shows ads; Empty. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Empty. or purple (game)?

Empty. ships an update monthly, and purple (game) every 5 months. Most recently, Empty. was updated on November 6, 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.*