# 32K vs 128 Things

The clearest difference is monetization model: 32K at free against 128 Things's free with in-app purchases. 32K also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (22 vs 3). 128 Things's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 32K sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 128 Things sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

128 Things holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 32K has 22 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

32K ships an update weekly, 128 Things fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 32K | 128 Things |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/32k/id1495045506/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/128-things/id6449224932/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 268 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dmitry Ulman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484791450) | [WeAreMobileFirst](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445539473) |

## What reviewers say

### 32K

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/32k/id1495045506)

A captivating puzzle game where players swipe tiles to merge numbers. The objective is to combine identical tiles as they slide across the board, creating larger numbers until no more moves are possible.

**Highlights:** Swipe to move tiles, Merge identical numbered tiles, Progressive number challenges, Intuitive gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $229.99 | one-time |


### 128 Things

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/128-things/id6449224932)

Discover hidden objects in minimalist line drawings to unlock vibrant artwork. This relaxing game features tranquil music and a unique art style for a peaceful escape.

**Highlights:** Minimalist line drawings, Hidden object gameplay, Unlock colorful artwork, Tranquil music, Unique art style, Relaxing escape

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The art collector | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 32K free?

32K is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 128 Things free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 32K or 128 Things?

128 Things is rated higher. 32K averages 4.7 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while 128 Things averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do 32K or 128 Things have ads?

Neither 32K nor 128 Things shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 32K or 128 Things?

32K ships an update weekly, and 128 Things fortnightly. Most recently, 32K was updated on October 1, 2026 and 128 Things on October 3, 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.*