# Topiary 3D vs Surf io

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Surf io at none against Topiary 3D's 1. Surf io also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Topiary 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Surf io asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Topiary 3D | Surf io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (659 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topiary-3d/id1475227187/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **659** | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 164 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Full Fat Productions Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/374306144) | [PINPIN TEAM SARL](https://appshunter.io/developer/428404628) |

## What reviewers say

### Topiary 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topiary-3d/id1475227187)

Engage in a satisfying gardening simulation where you meticulously trim and shape shrubs and trees. Test your precision and artistry to master the art of topiary clipping.

**Highlights:** Cut and trim leaves, Shape shrubs and trees, Master topiary art, Satisfying gardening simulation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Fun and engaging gameplay concept
- ✨ Nice attention to detail
- 🎨 Creative topiary design mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🔁 Highly repetitive content
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 😤 Frustrating level failure mechanics
- ⚠️ Game crashes after level completion

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after approximately 10 seconds of opening
- Game crashes after finishing levels
- Game randomly destroys work in progress
- Frame rate issues causing frustration
- Inconsistent level completion detection

**Requested features**

- More level designs and variety (at least 25+ additional levels)
- Tutorial or better in-game guidance
- Option to pay to remove ads
- Better visual feedback for progress tracking
- Improved game stability


### Surf io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-io/id1482373759)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Topiary 3D free?

Topiary 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Surf io free?

Surf io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Topiary 3D or Surf io have ads?

Topiary 3D shows ads; Surf io 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.*
