# The Unic vs Puzzle Wizards

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Puzzle Wizards at 87% against The Unic's 36%. Puzzle Wizards also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). The Unic's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Unic sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Puzzle Wizards sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Puzzle Wizards holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 123 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of The Unic's written reviews are positive against 87% of Puzzle Wizards's.

The Unic ships an update every 2 months, Puzzle Wizards every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Unic | Puzzle Wizards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-unic-match-patterns/id1436830923/reviews) | **[4.7 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-wizards/id1576720842/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 44 | **123** |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | **87.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 575 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lozange Lab](https://appshunter.io/developer/937331328) | [GG Folks, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576720844) |

## What reviewers say

### The Unic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-unic-match-patterns/id1436830923)

An observation game for pattern enthusiasts. Collect duplicates to reveal unique designs and build your own collection. Enjoy a visually stunning experience with daily quests and multiple game modes.

**Highlights:** Expand pattern collection, Generate colorful shapes, Capture duplicates, 3 game modes, Daily objectives, Collect shards, No internet required

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2 hours of Crazy Flip | $0.29 | one-time |
| 6 hours of Zen Mode | $0.49 | one-time |
| Pack of 400 gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 7 skippers | $0.99 | one-time |
| 9 skippers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 1000 gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock next slot | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crazy Flip unlimited FOREVER | $1.99 | one-time |
| Zen Mode unlimited FOREVER | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 2500 gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 5000 gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 12000 gems | $9.99 | one-time |


### Puzzle Wizards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-wizards/id1576720842)

Engage in magical puzzle gameplay across three distinct modes: Harvesting, Mixing, and Battle. Embark on adventures in the Wildwoods, collect resources to rebuild your village, and enjoy cooperative multiplayer experiences with friends.

**Highlights:** Three puzzle modes: Harvesting, Mixing, Battle, Adventure in the Wildwoods, Village rebuilding and customization, Co-op multiplayer, Magic and cute themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Dazzle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1100 Dazzle | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2300 Dazzle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Ad-free experience
- 💖 Encourages kindness and community
- 🏡 Cozy and cute village building
- 🧩 Fun, unique, and challenging puzzles
- 🤝 Fantastic social community

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Lack of puzzle guidance/tutorials
- ⏳ Tedious home/village editing
- 🌳 Unremovable landscape elements
- ⚙️ Crafting can be slow
- 🎨 Coloring items is tedious

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing issues on iPhone
- Stuck on opening screen on iPhone
- Random streak loss
- Random players showing up in village
- Username changed without clear reason

**Requested features**

- Guide on puzzles (e.g., poison mixing)
- More player customization options (e.g., wizard features)
- Ability to move placed villager buildings
- Earn guild bonds for personal use
- More players to team up with


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Unic free?

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

### Is Puzzle Wizards free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Unic or Puzzle Wizards?

Puzzle Wizards is rated higher. The Unic averages 4.3 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Puzzle Wizards averages 4.7 from 123 ratings.

### Do The Unic or Puzzle Wizards have ads?

The Unic shows ads; Puzzle Wizards does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Unic or Puzzle Wizards?

The Unic ships an update every 2 months, and Puzzle Wizards every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Unic was updated on September 4, 2026 and Puzzle Wizards on September 5, 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.*