# 8! Challenge vs Tiny Crossings

The clearest difference is ads: Tiny Crossings at none against 8! Challenge's shown. 8! Challenge's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

8! Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8! Challenge | Tiny Crossings |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-challenge-dice-puzzle/id1436617801/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-crossings-river-puzzles/id6815671026/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 97 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 65 MB | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thang Vu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1269408753) | [Chien Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809495371) |

## What reviewers say

### 8! Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-challenge-dice-puzzle/id1436617801)

A brain-teasing puzzle game where you fill a 4x4 board with dice numbered 1-6. Rows or columns summing to 8 merge and disappear, requiring strategic play to avoid filling the board and losing.

**Highlights:** 4x4 board puzzle, Dice merging mechanic, Strategic gameplay, Brain training, Simple rules, challenging play

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tiny Crossings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-crossings-river-puzzles/id6815671026)

Guide a charming cast across rivers and bridges in 50 unique puzzles. Each level presents a new challenge, requiring strategic planning to move characters and items safely. Enjoy offline play and multiple language options.

**Highlights:** 50 handcrafted puzzles, Illustrated level cards, Move budgets and time challenges, Offline play with local progress, Multiple language support, Undo moves for free

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8! Challenge free?

8! Challenge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tiny Crossings free?

Tiny Crossings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 8! Challenge or Tiny Crossings?

8! Challenge is rated higher. 8! Challenge averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Tiny Crossings averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do 8! Challenge or Tiny Crossings have ads?

8! Challenge shows ads; Tiny Crossings does not.

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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.*