# Puzzle Odyssey vs 文字部落

The clearest difference is rating: Puzzle Odyssey at 4.3 against 文字部落's 1.0. Puzzle Odyssey also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 4%) and ratings volume (12K vs 2). 文字部落's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, 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.

Puzzle Odyssey holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Puzzle Odyssey has 12K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Puzzle Odyssey's written reviews are positive against 4% of 文字部落's.

Puzzle Odyssey ships an update monthly, 文字部落 every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Puzzle Odyssey | 文字部落 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-odyssey/id1395840989/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6444718599/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **37.6% of reviews** | 3.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 149 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465440799) | [Guangzhou Duoying Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620327837) |

## What reviewers say

### Puzzle Odyssey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-odyssey/id1395840989)

This app offers a vast collection of classic puzzle games with thousands of levels. Enjoy a relaxing experience with minimalistic graphics and no time limits, playable online or offline. It's designed for puzzle enthusiasts of all ages.

**Highlights:** Over 30,000 free levels, Continuous new level additions, Easy-to-grasp gameplay for all ages, Clean and minimalistic graphics, Online play with leaderboards, Offline play available, No time limits

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Variety of games
- 👍 Relaxing and challenging
- 💡 Good mix of puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Ads not skippable
- 🔍 Ads disrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Undo button not working
- Levels repeat with only color changes
- Impossible levels due to design
- Freezing and crashing issues

**Requested features**

- Option to disable vibration
- Ability to zoom out on puzzles
- Harder levels unlocked earlier
- Timer feature to compare times


### 文字部落

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6444718599)

A puzzle game that tests your cultural knowledge and internet savvy. It features traditional poetry and current internet slang challenges to expand your mind. Engage in fun and creative word games with diverse levels.

**Highlights:** Cultural knowledge challenges, Internet slang puzzles, Diverse level gameplay, Humorous word games, Creative brain teasers

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Puzzle Odyssey free?

Puzzle Odyssey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 文字部落 free?

文字部落 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Puzzle Odyssey or 文字部落?

Puzzle Odyssey is rated higher. Puzzle Odyssey averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while 文字部落 averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Puzzle Odyssey or 文字部落 have ads?

Both Puzzle Odyssey and 文字部落 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Puzzle Odyssey or 文字部落?

Puzzle Odyssey ships an update monthly, and 文字部落 every 8 days. Most recently, Puzzle Odyssey was updated on November 6, 2026 and 文字部落 on November 3, 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.*