# Puzzle Catcher vs Traffix 3D

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Puzzle Catcher at 93% against Traffix 3D's 25%. Puzzle Catcher also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Traffix 3D's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 33). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Puzzle Catcher sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Traffix 3D sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Puzzle Catcher holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Traffix 3D has 1.4K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Puzzle Catcher's written reviews are positive against 25% of Traffix 3D's.

Puzzle Catcher ships an update every 11 months, Traffix 3D monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Puzzle Catcher | Traffix 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-catcher/id1238784454/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traffix-3d/id1483904390/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.9% of reviews** | 25.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 100 MB | 256 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blitwise Productions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/311466557) | [INFINITY GAMES, LDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088875165) |

## What reviewers say

### Puzzle Catcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-catcher/id1238784454)

This vibrant tile-sliding game offers a relaxing yet engaging experience inspired by mosaic art. Spin colorful glass tiles into place to create beautiful designs across a variety of lighthearted levels. Choose between casual play for relaxation or challenge mode for a timed experience.

**Highlights:** Colorful tile sliding gameplay, Mosaic art inspiration, Casual and challenge modes, Unlockable levels with diverse themes, Color blind mode, Screen brightness controls

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fire Diamonds Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Color Blocks Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hexagon Sky Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Interlock Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tromino Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rolling Stars Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Brilliance Pack - Deluxe | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Brilliance Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Catcher Deluxe | $4.99 | one-time |


### Traffix 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traffix-3d/id1483904390)

Manage traffic flow in a 3D simulation game. Tap and hold to guide cars through intersections, preventing accidents and ensuring safe passage for vehicles and pedestrians. Unlock a variety of cars and explore over 100 cities.

**Highlights:** 3D traffic simulation, Accident avoidance gameplay, Car collection mechanics, 100+ cities to explore, Unlockable vehicles, Tap and hold controls

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Offer 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Offer 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $54.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good game, exactly as ads show
- 👍 Little to no ads
- 🚀 Enjoyable to play
- 🚀 Unique and challenging levels
- 👍 Overall good game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Lots of ads, even after paying to remove them
- 🐛 Game resets progress, losing all progress
- 🐛 Ads cause game to freeze or crash
- 🕰️ Short levels, repetitive gameplay
- 💰 Expensive to remove ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets progress to level 1
- Ads still shown after paying to remove them
- Game freezes or crashes due to ads
- Incompatibility issues with updates
- Levels not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Add ability to replay previous levels
- Improve rewards system for watching ads
- Implement cloud saving to prevent lost progress
- Add more levels and increase difficulty
- Allow selection of multiple car skins


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Puzzle Catcher free?

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

### Is Traffix 3D free?

Traffix 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Puzzle Catcher or Traffix 3D?

Puzzle Catcher is rated higher. Puzzle Catcher averages 4.9 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Traffix 3D averages 4.5 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Puzzle Catcher or Traffix 3D have ads?

Traffix 3D shows ads; Puzzle Catcher does not.

### Which is updated more often, Puzzle Catcher or Traffix 3D?

Puzzle Catcher ships an update every 11 months, and Traffix 3D monthly. Most recently, Puzzle Catcher was updated on October 24, 2026 and Traffix 3D 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.*