# Pipe It Puzzle Challenge vs Paint6

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Paint6 at 100% against Pipe It Puzzle Challenge's 61%. Paint6 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Pipe It Puzzle Challenge's advantage is ratings volume (224 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pipe It Puzzle Challenge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Paint6 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Paint6 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pipe It Puzzle Challenge has 224 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Pipe It Puzzle Challenge's written reviews are positive against 100% of Paint6's.

Pipe It Puzzle Challenge ships an update every 2 months, Paint6 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pipe It Puzzle Challenge | Paint6 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (224 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipe-it-puzzle-challenge/id1198940085/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint6/id6443986554/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **224** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 64 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ANDREY NOVIKOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/418898717) | [Beetlegames corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1392943539) |

## What reviewers say

### Pipe It Puzzle Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipe-it-puzzle-challenge/id1198940085)

Connect pipes of the same color to build branches on the playing field. This modern puzzle game features two distinct modes and hundreds of unique challenges with growing difficulty. Enjoy stylish visuals and helpful hints as you solve intricate pipe-connecting puzzles.

**Highlights:** Two game modes: PIPE IT and SPIN IT, 1800+ puzzles across multiple packs, Daily new puzzle challenges, Hint system for assistance, Varied puzzle board sizes and shapes, Multiple pipe colors and composite pieces

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Block | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great brain game
- 👍 Challenging but not frustrating
- 👍 Fascinating puzzle mechanics
- 👍 Satisfying visual feedback

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Ridiculous amount of ads
-  anúncios Ads interrupt gameplay
-  anúncios Unskippable ads
-  anúncios Ads after every level
-  anúncios Paid for no ads, still getting them

**Reported bugs**

- Paid for no ads, still getting them
- App doesn't show in cellular data settings
- Game state not saved
- Hints not replenishing
- Cannot access certain game packs without watching ads

**Requested features**

- Option to pay for no ads that works
- Ability to skip ads sooner
- Control over app's internet access
- Option to jump to harder levels
- Fix for game state not saving


### Paint6

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint6/id6443986554)

A challenging puzzle game where you paint Tetris-style blocks onto a chocolate-colored board. Fill the entire board by matching the given number of each block type. Offers a tutorial and hints to guide your gameplay.

**Highlights:** Paint 6 types of Tetris-style blocks, Fill the entire chocolate-colored board, Tutorial with animation, In-game hints, Undo last move functionality, Easy and Pro level boards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pipe It Puzzle Challenge free?

Pipe It Puzzle Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Paint6 free?

Paint6 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pipe It Puzzle Challenge or Paint6?

Paint6 is rated higher. Pipe It Puzzle Challenge averages 4.7 out of 5 from 224 ratings, while Paint6 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Pipe It Puzzle Challenge or Paint6 have ads?

Both Pipe It Puzzle Challenge and Paint6 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pipe It Puzzle Challenge or Paint6?

Pipe It Puzzle Challenge ships an update every 2 months, and Paint6 every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pipe It Puzzle Challenge was updated on October 16, 2026 and Paint6 on October 14, 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.*