# Nothing vs Pencils Sharp

The clearest difference is rating: Pencils Sharp at 4.9 against Nothing's 3.5. Nothing's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pencils Sharp sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Nothing asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pencils Sharp holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 9 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nothing | Pencils Sharp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nothing-a-game-about-tiles/id1260431017/reviews) | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencils-sharp/id6747572272/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apps4Life, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/293274590) | [Rocketship Studios LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456752660) |

## What reviewers say

### Nothing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nothing-a-game-about-tiles/id1260431017)

A deceptively challenging puzzle game where players tap numbered tiles to increment their values. The goal is to match tile numbers to reset them to zero and clear the entire board. With numerous levels, it offers hours of brain-teasing entertainment for those who enjoy strategic number puzzles.

**Highlights:** Tap to increment tile numbers, Match tile numbers to reset to zero, Clear the entire board to win, Deceptively difficult levels, Numerous levels for hours of play

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Creative and interesting game concept
- 🧩 Multiple game modes with variety
- 😊 Addictive gameplay once you understand it
- 🧠 Challenging and makes you think
- ⏱️ Good for passing time and entertainment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads throughout gameplay
- ⏰ Ads appear after every level or restart
- 😤 Ads interrupt and cover game hints
- 🔄 Ad frequency ruins enjoyment
- ⏳ Long ad duration (30 seconds)

**Reported bugs**

- Ads covering hint display
- Level difficulty unclear (Level 4 confusing)

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ad-free premium version
- Reduced ad frequency (every 4-5 levels instead of every level)
- Ads that don't cover game hints
- Additional game modes


### Pencils Sharp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencils-sharp/id6747572272)

Sharpen pencils by matching their colors to sharpeners and dropping them in. A simple, satisfying puzzle game that tests your color-matching and drag-and-drop skills.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop pencil sharpening, Color matching gameplay, Satisfying puzzle mechanics, Simple controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nothing free?

Nothing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pencils Sharp free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nothing or Pencils Sharp?

Pencils Sharp is rated higher. Nothing averages 3.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Pencils Sharp averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do Nothing or Pencils Sharp have ads?

Pencils Sharp shows ads; Nothing does not.

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