Puzzledom vs River IQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Puzzledom
This app offers a vast collection of classic logic puzzles playable offline. Enjoy thousands of levels across various game types like Sudoku, Maze, and Connect, all without an internet connection. It's designed for both casual players and puzzle enthusiasts seeking brain-teasing entertainment.
- 8000+ Offline Levels
- Variety of Classic Puzzles
- No Time Limit Gameplay
- Minimalist Graphics
- Playable without Wi-Fi
- Upcoming Online Leaderboards
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Immerse yourself in a world of logic puzzles without the need for an internet connection. Puzzledom - offline games brings together the best mind-bending challenges into one comprehensive collection. Classic Puzzles, Offline Fun: Such as Connect, Tangram, Shikaku, Fill, Plumber, Blocks, Number Link, Sudoku, Maze, Rolling Ball, One Stroke, Box, Rope, Lazors and Escape, Puzzledom offers a vast array of puzzles that will test your wits and keep you entertained for hours on end. Whether you're a seasoned puzzle enthusiast or a curious newcomer, there's something for everyone. Features: * 8000+ Offline Levels: Enjoy an endless supply of brain-teasing puzzles without the hassle of an internet connection. * Easy But Funny Game Play: Each puzzle is carefully designed to be accessible yet challenging, providing hours of engaging gameplay. * Minimalist Graphics: The sleek and intuitive interface enhances your puzzle-solving experience. * No Time Limit: Take your time and solve puzzles at your own pace, without any pressure. * No Wifi Connection: Enjoy the freedom to play Puzzledom anytime, anywhere, without the need for an internet connection. * Playing the game with your friends: We will support the online rank list soon! You can challenge your friends by achievement and leader board. Reinventing the Classic: Puzzledom is the ultimate offline puzzle destination. Whether you're looking to sharpen your mind, relax after a long day, or simply enjoy some brain-stimulating entertainment, Puzzledom has got you covered. If you have any good ideas about Puzzledom, please send us an email in the game! PUZZLEDOM UNLIMITED SUBSCRIPTION: - You can subscribe for unlimited access to puzzledom content. - The subscriptions are $7.99 weekly - You'll be able to access unlimited new puzzle games for the duration of your subscription. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen subscription. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - No cancelation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. - You can read privacy policy at http://www.metajoy.io/privacy.html and terms of use at http://www.metajoy.io/tos.html - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that content. *Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Matrix" determines is the equivalent of the subscription price in$USD. Terms of Service http://www.metajoy.io/tos.html Privacy Policy http://www.metajoy.io/privacy.html Questions? Ask:help@metajoy.io
River IQ
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Embark on a timeless journey of pure deductive reasoning with River IQ: River Crossing — the definitive collection of 35 classic and algorithmic logic riddles, handcrafted for puzzle aficionados of all ages! From the centuries-old folklore of the Farmer, Wolf, Sheep & Cabbage to the strategic dilemmas of Three Monks & Three Demons and the torchlit crossing of the Night Bridge, River IQ challenges you to transport passengers across treacherous waters while navigating strict predator-prey constraints, boat capacities, and pilot credentials. Each puzzle represents an elegant mathematical state-space problem with a provable optimal move sequence (S-min). Will you find the shortest path, or will your passengers be left in peril? ================================= KEY GAME FEATURES ================================= • 35 MASTER PUZZLE STAGES Progress through 6 distinct chapters, starting from familiar classic foundations and advancing toward grandmaster-level algorithmic challenges that test your spatial foresight and planning. • 5 SPECIALIZED PUZZLE ENGINES Unlike ordinary riddle apps, River IQ features 5 dedicated logic engines: 1. River Crossing: 2-shore & 3-shore island ferry mechanics with pilot qualifications. 2. Decanting Jugs: Precise liquid volume measuring (8-5-3L & 16-11-6L puzzles). 3. Night Bridge & Hourglass: Time optimization with finite torch fuel and varying speeds. 4. Scale & Cipher: Counterfeit coin balance weighing and dial combinations. 5. Board Grid: Toads & Frogs swap leaps, Ancient Tower Mystery, Knight's Tour, and Peg Solitaire. • ON-DEVICE BFS AI HINT SOLVER Never stay stuck! Our built-in Breadth-First Search (BFS) graph algorithm dynamically analyzes your current board position and highlights the exact optimal next move without spoiling the full solution. • RISK-FREE STEP UNDO & RESTART Enjoy total creative freedom. The complete Command Pattern history stack allows you to rewind moves step-by-step or restart the level instantly to test fresh hypotheses. • 10 LOCALIZED LANGUAGES Seamlessly switch between English, Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt), Spanish (Castilian & Latin American), French, German, Danish, Korean, Japanese, and Turkish with a single tap. • ASMR SOUNDS & RETINA GRAPHICS Immerse yourself in gentle river ripples, wooden rowing paddle strokes, and ambient nature soundscapes paired with crisp, clean vector artwork tailored for iPhone and iPad displays. • 100% OFFLINE & PRIVACY-FIRST Zero third-party advertisements, zero microtransactions, and zero tracking SDKs. River IQ is fully self-contained and completely playable offline — ideal for flights, commutes, and focused family mental exercises. Download River IQ today and put your logical deduction to the ultimate test!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: River IQ at none against Puzzledom's 9. River IQ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Puzzledom sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. River IQ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Puzzledom ships an update every 2 months, River IQ every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Puzzledom | River IQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (134K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 134K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 237 MB | 100 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Metajoy | THANG TRUONG NGOC |
Bugs and requests
Puzzledom
Reported bugs
3 issues- Puzzle pieces getting stuck or glitching
- Ads preventing users from exiting back to gameplay
- Inconsistent coin tracking and display
Requested features
4 requests- Daily challenges or events
- More original puzzle types
- Ability to reset progress on individual puzzles
- Improved audio consistency across ads
River IQ
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Puzzledom
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- 120 Coins$0.99
- Starter Pack$1.99
- Remove Ads$2.99
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- 660 Coins$4.99
- Halloween Event$4.99
- 1440 Coins$9.99
- Christmas Event$9.99
- 3120 Coins$19.99
River IQ
No in-app purchases








