# Differences vs Markov

The clearest difference is rating: Markov at 5.0 against Differences's 4.6. Markov also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Differences's advantage is ratings volume (601K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Differences sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Markov sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Markov holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Differences has 601K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Differences ships an update every 3 weeks, Markov every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Differences | Markov |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (601K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/differences-find-and-spot-them/id1445691600/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markov/id6784101462/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **601K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 49.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 224 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Easybrain Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190815537) | [MORNINGSTAR VENTURES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809605678) |

## What reviewers say

### Differences

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/differences-find-and-spot-them/id1445691600)

Engage your observation skills by finding subtle discrepancies between two images. This free game offers a vast collection of pictures to explore, providing a fun way to train your memory and brain. Compete in daily challenges and seasonal events for unique rewards.

**Highlights:** Spot differences between two pictures, Over 20,000 free pictures, Daily Challenges and trophies, Seasonal Events with unique rewards, Hint system for assistance, Brain training and memory improvement

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Differences No Ads | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful artwork and illustrations
- 🧠 Challenging and mentally stimulating
- 🕰️ Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 💰 Reasonable one-time purchase to remove ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔍 Difficulty spotting subtle differences
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (freezing, crashing)

**Reported bugs**

- Differences not registering correctly
- Ads not closing or skippable
- Daily challenges not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add an untimed or zen mode
- Improve zoom and contrast for better visibility
- Introduce difficulty settings or level selection
- Implement cross-device progress sync


### Markov

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markov/id6784101462)

A logic puzzle game where you adjust pipe networks to route probability flow. Solve challenges by adding, removing, or swapping paths to achieve exact ratios in each bucket. Features include various pipe types and smart hints for engaging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Route probability flow, Adjust pipe networks, Achieve exact ratios, Add, remove, and swap paths, Wide pipes and locked pipes, Overflow nodes and smart hints

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| flodds remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Differences free?

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

### Is Markov free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Differences or Markov?

Markov is rated higher. Differences averages 4.6 out of 5 from 601K ratings, while Markov averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Differences or Markov have ads?

Both Differences and Markov show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Differences or Markov?

Differences ships an update every 3 weeks, and Markov every 4 days. Most recently, Differences was updated on October 23, 2026 and Markov on October 10, 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.*