# PuzzlAR vs Broken Grounds

The clearest difference is price: Broken Grounds at Free against PuzzlAR's $0.99. Broken Grounds also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (100% vs 60%). PuzzlAR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Broken Grounds is free to download; PuzzlAR costs $0.99 up front. Broken Grounds sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PuzzlAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Broken Grounds holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PuzzlAR has 68 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of PuzzlAR's written reviews are positive against 100% of Broken Grounds's.

PuzzlAR ships an update every 3 weeks, Broken Grounds every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PuzzlAR | Broken Grounds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzlar-world-tour/id1252735237/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broken-grounds/id1549702550/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **68** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 195 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Atop Studios, LDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500612052) | [Motionlab](https://appshunter.io/developer/661748917) |

## What reviewers say

### PuzzlAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzlar-world-tour/id1252735237)

Build famous global landmarks using augmented reality. Explore 4 iconic monuments across multiple challenging levels and game modes. Enjoy beautiful art and music while competing with players worldwide.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality landmark building, 4 monuments with 3 levels each, 3 different game modes, Multiple goals to complete, Global player competition, Beautiful art and music

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Broken Grounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broken-grounds/id1549702550)

Explore 80 hand-crafted levels across 9 unique worlds, uncovering paths, avoiding traps, and rescuing lost critters. This adventure features a minimalist art style and a relaxing soundscape, with each world introducing new gameplay mechanics.

**Highlights:** Explore 80 hand-crafted levels, Discover 9 unique worlds, Uncover hidden paths, Avoid dangerous traps, Rescue lost critters, Minimalist art style, Relaxing soundscape

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PuzzlAR free?

PuzzlAR costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Broken Grounds free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PuzzlAR or Broken Grounds?

Broken Grounds is rated higher. PuzzlAR averages 4.1 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Broken Grounds averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PuzzlAR or Broken Grounds have ads?

Broken Grounds shows ads; PuzzlAR does not.

### Which is updated more often, PuzzlAR or Broken Grounds?

PuzzlAR ships an update every 3 weeks, and Broken Grounds every 7 months. Most recently, PuzzlAR was updated on October 24, 2026 and Broken Grounds on October 18, 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.*