# Muug vs Tranquil Pond

The clearest difference is update cadence: Muug at every 3 months against Tranquil Pond's every 6 months. Muug also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). Tranquil Pond's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Muug sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Tranquil Pond sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Muug against 5.0 for Tranquil Pond. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 17 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Muug's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tranquil Pond's.

Muug ships an update every 3 months, Tranquil Pond every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Muug | Tranquil Pond |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muug/id1247504488/reviews) | **[5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tranquil-pond/id6477445076/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | 91.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 242 MB | 306 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MINSUNG PARK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1247504487) | [Doppel Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747638111) |

## What reviewers say

### Muug

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muug/id1247504488)

Merge tea ingredients to create a delightful beverage and uncover the memories of Bremen. This puzzle game offers a unique story-driven experience with various levels and characters.

**Highlights:** Tea ingredient merging puzzles, Story-driven episodes, Collectible character posters, 2048-style gameplay, In-game boosters (spoon, straw)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SugarCubes Bag | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| SugarCubes Box | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large SugarCubes Box | $9.99 | one-time |
| Skip Ads | $13.99 | one-time |
| SugarCubes Cart | $18.99 | one-time |
| Tea Plant | $18.99 | one-time |
| So Sweet Pack | $18.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $29.99 | one-time |


### Tranquil Pond

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tranquil-pond/id6477445076)

This game offers a serene escape to cultivate mindfulness and reduce stress. Engage in simple, calming activities like dropping pebbles and watching flowers bloom, with no pressure or time limits. Enjoy daily inspiration and flexible sessions designed for relaxation and mental wellness.

**Highlights:** Mindfulness gameplay, Simple, soothing mechanics, Daily inspiration with quotes, Endless progression, Flexible session lengths, Tranquil audio and visuals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pond Plus | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Muug free?

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

### Is Tranquil Pond free?

Tranquil Pond is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Muug or Tranquil Pond?

Tranquil Pond is rated higher. Muug averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Tranquil Pond averages 5.0 from 17 ratings.

### Do Muug or Tranquil Pond have ads?

Neither Muug nor Tranquil Pond shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Muug or Tranquil Pond?

Muug ships an update every 3 months, and Tranquil Pond every 6 months. Most recently, Muug was updated on October 17, 2026 and Tranquil Pond on October 10, 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.*