Comparison

SiNKR 3 vs Ouros

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Minimalist puzzle gameplay
  • Billiards-style physics
  • Diagonal layouts
  • No timers or scores
  • Ambient soundscape
  • Multi-step undo
Features
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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!

About

Ouros

A relaxing puzzle game where you manipulate curves to match targets in a serene environment. Discover the mathematical beauty of shapes with over 120 handcrafted levels. Enjoy a fluid, stress-free experience with intuitive controls and dynamic visuals.

Highlights
  • Original spline-based control scheme
  • Lush visuals and dynamic soundscapes
  • Flexible level progression and hint system
  • Intuitive multi-touch controls
  • Fluid gameplay without timers or scores
Features
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Ouros is a calming puzzle game about forming beautiful curves in a serene space. Find your flow as you nudge, bend, and stretch curves into pleasing shapes. The goal is simple. Align the curve with the targets, then watch the orb gracefully glide through them. With over 120 handcrafted puzzles to solve, Ouros invites you to discover the inherent mathematical beauty of its world. Features: - An original spline-based control scheme - Lush visuals and soothing soundscapes that dynamically respond to the forms you create - A flexible level progression and hint system that let you play at your own pace - Intuitive multi-touch controls made with touchscreens in mind - A fluid gameplay experience free of timers, scores, or dexterity requirements

Screenshots

SiNKR 34 screens
Ouros4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ouros at 90% against SiNKR 3's 25%. Ouros also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (82 vs 7). SiNKR 3's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SiNKR 3 costs $2.99 and Ouros $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ouros holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ouros has 82 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of SiNKR 3's written reviews are positive against 90% of Ouros's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SiNKR 3 ships an update fortnightly, Ouros every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SiNKR 3 versus Ouros: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSiNKR 3Ouros
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating4.4 (7 ratings)4.9 (82 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews90.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings782 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB138 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWahler Digital LLCMichael Kamm

Customer experience

SiNKR 3

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral28.6%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral75.0%
Negative0.0%

Ouros

All ratings82 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative4.0%

Bugs and requests

SiNKR 3

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Ouros

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Sound/SFX not working on iPhone
  • Numbers are sideways in portrait mode
  • Issue getting into corners with no running room on iPad

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add more levels
  • Add Watch support
  • Allow playing own music in the background
  • Option to change orientation to portrait mode
  • iCloud sync for progress across devices
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  • Ability to turn off movement while working on puzzles
  • Make help icon placement more accessible on iPad

In-app purchases

None

SiNKR 3

No in-app purchases

None

Ouros

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SiNKR 3 free?
SiNKR 3 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ouros free?
Ouros costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SiNKR 3 or Ouros?
Ouros is rated higher. SiNKR 3 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Ouros averages 4.9 from 82 ratings.
Do SiNKR 3 or Ouros have ads?
Neither SiNKR 3 nor Ouros shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SiNKR 3 or Ouros?
SiNKR 3 ships an update fortnightly, and Ouros every 5 months. Most recently, SiNKR 3 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Ouros on October 27, 2026.

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