Comparison

Puzzle Quest 3 vs Avoduko

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Puzzle Quest 3

Engage in strategic match-3 puzzle battles against mythical creatures and rival heroes. Choose from diverse hero classes, collect epic gear, and master powerful spells to forge your legend. Embark on an adventure filled with action and RPG elements.

Highlights
  • Match gems to attack and unleash combos
  • Choose from seven hero classes
  • Unlock and equip epic gear
  • Battle mythical creatures in 3D
  • Upgrade hero powers and spells
  • Play with friends and compete in PVP
Features
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Match gems and defeat epic foes to become the next puzzle legend! The original Match-3 RPG returns with an all-new quest, bringing endless puzzle battles to fight, unique hero classes to play, special loot to collect, and mythical creatures to defeat. Start your quest today and embark on a journey filled with match-3 action and adventure around every corner! Featured Game of the Day by Apple! "Hope your puzzle chops are up to snuff, hero!" "You'll feel like a true champion." Puzzle Quest 3 is the next entry in the globally renowned puzzle-RPG franchise. The original series that introduced the combination of match-3 puzzles and RPG mechanics is back with new characters, game modes, and more. Pick your hero and begin your new adventure now! • Match Gems to Attack - Combine multiple gems and skulls in one turn to unleash amazing combos on your foes! • Discover Your Legend - Choose from seven different hero classes at the start; no lootbox required! • Unlock Epic Gear – Earn loot and equip your hero with legendary weapons and armor! • Fight Heroic Battles - Take on dragons, ogres, and more mythical creatures in amazing 3D battles! • Build Your Hero – Upgrade your hero's power by upgrading their battle scrolls and honing their gear! • Master Your Spells - Build your book of spells and unleash incredible magical attacks! • Meet a Cast of Characters - Discover Followers through the Story Mode to unlock all new upgrades, features, and more! • Play with Friends - Work together with other heroes to complete dungeons, or form your own kingdom alliance! • Compete Against Rivals - Rise up the ranks in PVP battles against other heroes! Follow us across our socials for regular news and updates: • PQ3 Forums: http://505.games/PQ3Forums • Offiicial Facebook: http://505.games/PQ3Facebook • Official Twitter/X: @PuzzleQuest3

About

Avoduko

A pure logic puzzle game where you deduce the placement of avocados on a grid. Solve over 1,000 levels with increasing difficulty, featuring daily challenges and unique avocado characters. Play offline and hone your deduction skills.

Highlights
  • Over 1,000 logic puzzles
  • Daily challenge with rewards
  • 14 unique avocado characters
  • Streak system with shield protection
  • Hints and answer tokens
  • Offline play
Features
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APP DESCRIPTION Place one avocado in every colored plot, every row, and every column. Every puzzle has exactly one solution. You find it through logic alone. Avoduko is a pure logic puzzle game. No numbers. No guessing. No luck. Pure deduction. HOW IT WORKS The rules take ten seconds to learn. One avocado per colored plot. One avocado per row. One avocado per column. No two avocados touch, not even diagonally. Single tap to eliminate a cell. Double tap to place your avocado. PURE DEDUCTION. ZERO GUESSING. Every puzzle is solvable by logic alone. If you find yourself guessing, look again. There is always a move you have not seen yet. Finding it is the whole point. 1,000+ LEVELS Start with 5x5 grids. Progress through increasingly complex puzzles up to 11x11. Every 10th level is a Hard Level challenge, a deliberate test of your deduction skills. The difficulty grows with you. DAILY CHALLENGE A new hard puzzle drops every day at midnight. The same puzzle for every player in the world. Beat the clock. Build your daily streak. Miss a day and your streak resets. Every completed daily challenge earns you a mystery reward. Hints, answers, or a rare answer token that reveals one correct placement. HINTS AND ANSWERS Stuck? A hint places a strategic X in a cell logic says is wrong. An answer reveals one correct placement without giving away the rest. Both help you learn. FEATURES 1,000+ logic puzzles with difficulty scaling Daily challenge, one hard puzzle every day 14 unique avocado characters Streak system with shield protection Hints and answer tokens as earned rewards Auto-mark conflicts, optional visual assistance Haptic feedback Play offline, anytime Progressive difficulty from beginner to expert PERFECT FOR Players who love Sudoku, Queens, nonograms, or any puzzle where guessing feels wrong. Avoduko rewards patience, observation, and logical thinking. Two minutes on your commute or two hours at home. Avoduko works either way. Every move has a reason. Find it. WHATS NEW Welcome to Avoduko. This is the first version of the game. Place one avocado per colored plot, row, and column. No two avocados touch, not even diagonally. Included in this launch: 1,000+ logic puzzles across 5x5 to 11x11 grids Daily challenge with countdown timer and rewards 14 unique avocado characters Streak system with shield protection Hints and answer tokens Tutorial for new players More levels, characters, and features added regularly. If you enjoy Avoduko, please leave a rating. It helps other puzzle players find the game. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Puzzle Quest 34 screens
Avoduko4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Avoduko at 100% against Puzzle Quest 3's 38%. Avoduko also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Puzzle Quest 3's advantage is ratings volume (908 vs 7) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Puzzle Quest 3 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Avoduko sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Avoduko holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Puzzle Quest 3 has 908 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Puzzle Quest 3's written reviews are positive against 100% of Avoduko's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Puzzle Quest 3 ships an update every 2 months, Avoduko every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Puzzle Quest 3 versus Avoduko: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuzzle Quest 3Avoduko
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (908 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings908 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size920 MB36 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developer505 Games (US), Inc.Brandon Workman

Customer experience

Puzzle Quest 3

All ratings899 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews217 reviews
Positive38.2%
Neutral13.8%
Negative47.9%

Avoduko

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Puzzle Quest 3

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes on loading screens
  • Unresponsive controls during battles
  • Inventory management issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline mode
  • More customization options
  • Improved performance optimization
  • Fairer progression system

Avoduko

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Puzzle Quest 3

One-time10
  • Crowns Tier 1$4.99
  • Gems Tier 1$4.99
  • Starter Pack 1$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Flash Offer 5$4.99
  • Crowns Tier 2$9.99
  • Monthly VIP Pass$9.99
  • Flash Offer 10$9.99
  • Crowns Tier 3$19.99
  • Crowns Tier 5$49.99
  • Crowns Tier 6$99.99
5 purchases

Avoduko

Subscriptions2
  • Avoduko Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Avoduko Pro - Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • 10 Hints$0.99
  • 5 Answers$1.99
  • Remove Ads Forever$6.99

Questions

Is Puzzle Quest 3 free?
Puzzle Quest 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Avoduko free?
Avoduko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Puzzle Quest 3 or Avoduko?
Avoduko is rated higher. Puzzle Quest 3 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 908 ratings, while Avoduko averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Puzzle Quest 3 or Avoduko have ads?
Both Puzzle Quest 3 and Avoduko show ads.
Which is updated more often, Puzzle Quest 3 or Avoduko?
Puzzle Quest 3 ships an update every 2 months, and Avoduko every 5 days. Most recently, Puzzle Quest 3 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Avoduko on October 31, 2026.

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