# Flow Free vs Polychoron Explorer

The clearest difference is ads: Polychoron Explorer at none against Flow Free's shown. Polychoron Explorer also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flow Free sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Polychoron Explorer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flow Free ships an update every 5 months, Polychoron Explorer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flow Free | Polychoron Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-free-warps/id1252460942/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **5.2K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 64 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Big Duck Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/435664937) | [OLEG LESHCHEV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757155028) |

## What reviewers say

### Flow Free

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-free-warps/id1252460942)

Connect matching colored pipes to create a flow across the board, ensuring no pipes cross or overlap. Solve hundreds of challenging puzzles, with new daily levels available. Enjoy a relaxing or time-trial experience with smooth controls and engaging graphics.

**Highlights:** Warp paths across the board, Connect matching colors, Cover the entire board, Hundreds of free puzzles, Daily puzzles, Time Trial mode

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pastel Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Neon Rainbow Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fall Harvest Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Winter Chill Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Themes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Comet Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kids Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Packs | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Enjoyable puzzles
- 🧠 Challenging gameplay
- 💎 Addictive and fun
- 🎨 Beautiful colors
- 🧩 Satisfying to solve

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Puzzles can be too difficult
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 🔇 Ads ignore sound settings
- 🔒 Progress not saved after reinstall
- 🔘 Confusing UI changes

**Reported bugs**

- Ads causing app freezes
- Inability to close ads or return to game

**Requested features**

- More levels and packs
- Ability to connect dots through warps
- Option to disable flashing/bouncing completion indicators
- Separate names for each Flow Free game
- Ability to share/compete puzzles with friends


### Polychoron Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polychoron-explorer/id6778426068)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Explorer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Magic Manycell | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full Lifetime Unlock | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flow Free free?

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

### Is Polychoron Explorer free?

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

### Do Flow Free or Polychoron Explorer have ads?

Flow Free shows ads; Polychoron Explorer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flow Free or Polychoron Explorer?

Flow Free ships an update every 5 months, and Polychoron Explorer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flow Free was updated on October 19, 2026 and Polychoron Explorer on October 5, 2026.

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