# Thunderbird Strike vs Puzzmo

The clearest difference is rating: Thunderbird Strike at 4.2 against Puzzmo's 3.7. Thunderbird Strike also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Puzzmo's advantage is chart position (#147 vs unranked) and ratings volume (181 vs 39). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Puzzmo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Thunderbird Strike asks for nothing beyond the download.

Thunderbird Strike holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 181 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Thunderbird Strike's written reviews are positive against 43% of Puzzmo's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thunderbird Strike | Puzzmo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderbird-strike/id1324427411/reviews)** | [3.7 (181 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzmo-solve-smile-share/id6714482734/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 39 | **181** |
| Positive reviews | **52.9% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#147** |
| Size | 614 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Elizabeth LaPensee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1036628855) | [Puzzmo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770315222) |

## What reviewers say

### Thunderbird Strike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderbird-strike/id1324427411)

Fly as a thunderbird in this 2D sidescroller, defending Turtle Island from a destructive snake. Use searing lightning to protect the lands and waters from the Great Lakes to the Tar Sands.

**Highlights:** 2D sidescrolling gameplay, Play as a thunderbird, Defend Turtle Island, Use lightning attacks, Protect lands and waters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Puzzmo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzmo-solve-smile-share/id6714482734)

**Currently charting:** #147 Top Grossing · Word, #151 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

Discover a universe of daily puzzles with original games and modern classics. Enjoy word puzzles, strategy games, and crosswords with helpful hints. It's a free and engaging way to challenge your mind.

**Highlights:** Daily original puzzles, Classic puzzle games, Word puzzles, Strategy games, Crosswords with hints, Memory and matching games

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puzzmo Plus (monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Puzzmo Plus | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth app experience
- 🎮 Variety of classic games
- 👍 High-quality puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Suboptimal UI/UX
- 📱 Lacks iPad optimization
- 💰 Subscription model concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Crossword clues not locking in correctly
- Transitions between games could be smoother

**Requested features**

- Ability to resume games from where left off
- Numerical order for crossword clues
- Remove subscription, keep account option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thunderbird Strike free?

Thunderbird Strike is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Puzzmo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Thunderbird Strike or Puzzmo?

Thunderbird Strike is rated higher. Thunderbird Strike averages 4.2 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Puzzmo averages 3.7 from 181 ratings.

### Do Thunderbird Strike or Puzzmo have ads?

Puzzmo shows ads; Thunderbird Strike does not.

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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.*