SiNKR 3 vs No.9
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SiNKR 3
This minimalist puzzle game challenges players to sink all pucks by unlocking contraptions and solving levels. It features new diagonal layouts and billiards-style physics for a unique experience. Enjoy a distraction-free, ambient gameplay with no timers or scores.
- Minimalist puzzle gameplay
- Billiards-style physics
- Diagonal layouts
- No timers or scores
- Ambient soundscape
- Multi-step undo
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SiNKR 3 is the culmination of the award winning SiNKR minimalist puzzler series. Seemingly simple, surprisingly satisfying solutions. SiNKR 3 offers a new slant on the familiar contraptions (square and round holes, kickers, portals, ratcheters) with new diagonal layouts and billiards-style physics. Unlock the sequence of contraptions to sink all the pucks and finish each level. Carried over from SiNKR and SiNKR 2 * Tutorial levels (no SiNKR experience needed) * Advanced levels allow for multiple solutions * No scores, no timers, no distractions * Responsive ambient soundscape * No text, suitable for all languages * Mini-map level selector with challenge ratings from * to *** * Multiple paths and skippable levels Enhanced mechanics * Diagonal movement expands play options * Bouncing pucks inject billiards-style dynamic challenges * Multi-step undo banks your progress on the toughest puzzles SiNKR 3 is a premium game. There are no ads or in app purchases. Playtime 2.5 hours (speedy) to 3.5 hours (relaxed). Thanks for playing and have fun!
No.9
Immerse yourself in a tranquil puzzle experience with evolving geometric forms and a serene soundtrack. Synchronize elements in form and time to achieve deep relaxation and contemplation. This app offers a score-free, ad-free, and data-free environment for peaceful engagement.
- Tranquil puzzly vacuum
- Evolving geometric forms
- Serene, slow-paced rhythm
- Synchronize form and time
- No scores, ads, or IAPs
- Original soundtrack
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No.9 is an attempt to transport you to a tranquil puzzly vacuum, a gallery of geometric forms and figures that evolve in harmony with a serene, slow-paced rhythm, inviting deep relaxation and contemplation. Your journey involves synchronizing diverse elements in both form and time. Consistent with all my projects, this one also features no scores, no advertisements, no in-app purchases, and does not collect any data - just relax. Featuring a wonderful soundtrack created by: Bartłomiej Kołaciak
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: No.9 at 93% against SiNKR 3's 25%. No.9 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). SiNKR 3's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and device support (5 vs 3). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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
SiNKR 3 costs $2.99 and No.9 $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
No.9 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of SiNKR 3's written reviews are positive against 93% of No.9's.
SiNKR 3 ships an update fortnightly, No.9 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SiNKR 3 | No.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 92.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 134 MB | 175 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wahler Digital LLC | Maciej Targoni |
Customer experience
SiNKR 3
No.9
In-app purchases
SiNKR 3
No in-app purchases
No.9
No in-app purchases
