# Spot the difference~ vs Checkers*

The clearest difference is ads: Checkers* at none against Spot the difference~'s shown. Checkers* also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Spot the difference~'s advantage is ratings volume (6.3K vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Checkers* holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spot the difference~ has 6.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Spot the difference~ ships an update every 3 weeks, Checkers* every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spot the difference~ | Checkers* |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-the-difference/id1350552865/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkers/id6476962739/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 69.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 141 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [心东 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494079569) | [Alexander Berson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531453464) |

## What reviewers say

### Spot the difference~

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-the-difference/id1350552865)

Engage your observation skills by spotting subtle variations between two images. Enjoy a vast collection of over 1000 beautifully designed levels, accompanied by soothing background music. Your progress is automatically saved, allowing for seamless continuation of your puzzle-solving journey.

**Highlights:** Find differences between 2 pictures, 1000+ beautiful levels, Relaxing background music, Auto save game progress

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging and fun
- 🎨 Beautiful and crisp images
- ⏱️ No timer, relaxing pace
- 🧠 Helps improve observation skills
- 🕹️ Great collection of mini-games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Too many ads, disruptive to gameplay
- 🙈 Inappropriate ad content
- 🔍 Need better instructions for some games
- 🔄 Scores/progress reset unexpectedly
- 🤔 Repetitive image themes (young women)

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes/crashes on ads
- Ads block UI elements, can't close
- Minesweeper game gets stuck on levels

**Requested features**

- Paid version without ads
- Difficulty levels/options
- Magnifier tool for better visibility
- More diverse image themes
- Ability to save/restore progress


### Checkers*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkers/id6476962739)

Engage in a classic strategy game where the objective is to capture or block all of your opponent's pieces. Enjoy a simple yet challenging experience designed for quick play.

**Highlights:** Capture opponent's pieces, Block opponent's pieces, Classic strategy gameplay, Simple interface, Quick play sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spot the difference~ free?

Spot the difference~ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Checkers* free?

Checkers* is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Spot the difference~ or Checkers*?

Checkers* is rated higher. Spot the difference~ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while Checkers* averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Spot the difference~ or Checkers* have ads?

Spot the difference~ shows ads; Checkers* does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spot the difference~ or Checkers*?

Spot the difference~ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Checkers* every 2 months. Most recently, Spot the difference~ was updated on September 22, 2026 and Checkers* on June 1, 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.*