PuzzlAR vs Aetherweave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PuzzlAR
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.
- 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
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Piece by piece, create your own famous landmarks. Statue of Liberty, Taj Mahal, Forbidden City and St. Basil's Cathedral await you. == FEATURES == • 4 monuments in 3 challenging levels • 3 different game modes • Multiple goals to complete • Beautiful art and music • Compete with players from all over the world == PRESS == "It's a 3D spatial puzzler - but played on your table! " - Pocket Gamer "PuzzlAR dazzles with interface gameplay designed for AR" - Next Reality "It’s really challenging and fun, you really have to try this out." - ARCritic
Aetherweave
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Aetherweave is a premium cosmic puzzle game where you weave a glowing thread through the sky. Drag between nearby stars to build one continuous path, satisfy special star rules, and stabilize each constellation. Every level feels calm, smart, and addictive with smooth animations, subtle sound effects, and satisfying win moments. Play through multiple packs with rising difficulty, unlock bigger grids, and discover new mechanics like gates and void zones that bend how you think. No accounts, no ads, no subscriptions. One purchase and you own the full experience forever. Features Hundreds of handcrafted style puzzles with a steady difficulty ramp Simple drag controls with hints, undo, and clean feedback Beautiful space background with subtle motion and star effects Satisfying win animations and sound, with a mute toggle Works offline, no tracking, no interruptions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Aetherweave at every 5 days against PuzzlAR's every 3 weeks. PuzzlAR's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.1). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
PuzzlAR costs $0.99 and Aetherweave $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PuzzlAR ships an update every 3 weeks, Aetherweave every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PuzzlAR | Aetherweave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.1 (68 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 68 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 195 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Atop Studios, LDA | Laurand Osmeni |
In-app purchases
PuzzlAR
No in-app purchases
Aetherweave
No in-app purchases









