# Achromatic! vs Puzzmo

The clearest difference is price: Puzzmo at Free against Achromatic!'s $2.99. Puzzmo also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (173 vs 4). Achromatic!'s advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Puzzmo is free to download; Achromatic! costs $2.99 up front. Puzzmo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Achromatic! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Achromatic! holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Puzzmo has 173 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Achromatic!'s written reviews are positive against 43% of Puzzmo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Achromatic! ships an update every 9 months, Puzzmo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Achromatic! | Puzzmo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/achromatic/id1434235674/reviews)** | [3.7 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzmo-solve-smile-share/id6714482734/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **173** |
| Positive reviews | 38.0% of reviews | **42.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#165** |
| Size | 101 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nick Carney](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434235673) | [Puzzmo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770315222) |

## What reviewers say

### Achromatic!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/achromatic/id1434235674)

A minimalist puzzle game where you connect dots of the same color to achieve a single cohesive hue. Strategically draw lines, utilizing unique dot properties to solve increasingly complex levels. Enjoy a relaxing soundtrack and a smooth difficulty curve with bonus challenges.

**Highlights:** Connect same-colored dots, Unique dot properties, 60 handcrafted levels, 10 bonus levels, Color blind mode, Original soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and challenging
- 🧘 Relaxing and focusing
- ✨ Minimalist design
- 🧠 Addictive puzzler
- 💡 Totally original concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Too hard for some
- ❌ Game doesn't load
- 🚫 Subscription required
- ⏳ Trial too short
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App stuck on loading screen
- Three circling dots issue
- Subscription glitch

**Requested features**

- More levels/content
- Hint button
- Skip button
- Color blind support
- Night shift mode


### Puzzmo

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

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Grossing · Word, #209 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 Achromatic! free?

Achromatic! costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Puzzmo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Achromatic! or Puzzmo?

Achromatic! is rated higher. Achromatic! averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Puzzmo averages 3.7 from 173 ratings.

### Do Achromatic! or Puzzmo have ads?

Puzzmo shows ads; Achromatic! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Achromatic! or Puzzmo?

Achromatic! ships an update every 9 months, and Puzzmo fortnightly. Most recently, Achromatic! was updated on October 20, 2026 and Puzzmo on October 21, 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.*