# Sproutle vs Puzzle Wizards

The clearest difference is ads: Puzzle Wizards at none against Sproutle's shown. Sproutle's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sproutle sells 10 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Sproutle against 4.7 for Puzzle Wizards. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 150 and 125 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Sproutle's written reviews are positive against 87% of Puzzle Wizards's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sproutle | Puzzle Wizards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sproutle/id1519741335/reviews) | **[4.7 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-wizards/id1576720842/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **150** | 125 |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews | **87.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 281 MB | 575 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Monstronauts Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059695083) | [GG Folks, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576720844) |

## What reviewers say

### Sproutle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sproutle/id1519741335)

Embark on a fantasy puzzle adventure collecting and caring for magical pets. Match colorful charms to overcome challenging levels, uncover a compelling story, and renovate your pets' homes. This game offers a unique blend of match-3 gameplay and virtual pet simulation.

**Highlights:** Match-3 puzzle gameplay, Collect and raise virtual pets, Unique swapping mechanic, Fantasy story and quests, Pet home renovation, Offline play support

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Warmwillow Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lunar Festival 2022 Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fairy Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Apprentice Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Power Pack | $15.99 | one-time |
| Legend Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Adorable graphics and characters
- 💡 Unique and interesting mechanics
- 👍 Fun and entertaining gameplay
- 💰 Optional microtransactions
- 🎮 Great match-3 alternative

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚧 Game freezes constantly
- 🚫 Game won't open
- ⏳ Long tutorial
- 🤔 Unclear instructions and rules
- 📉 Locked areas undeveloped

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on load
- Achievement system glitch
- Game freezes constantly
- Locked areas undeveloped
- Glitch with purchased items not usable

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to replay previous levels
- Option to use weaker Sproutle abilities
- Cheat sheet for fairies
- Unlock fairy challenge


### 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 Sproutle free?

Sproutle 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, Sproutle or Puzzle Wizards?

Puzzle Wizards is rated higher. Sproutle averages 4.6 out of 5 from 150 ratings, while Puzzle Wizards averages 4.7 from 125 ratings.

### Do Sproutle or Puzzle Wizards have ads?

Sproutle shows ads; Puzzle Wizards does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sproutle or Puzzle Wizards?

Sproutle ships an update every 3 weeks, and Puzzle Wizards every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sproutle was updated on November 3, 2026 and Puzzle Wizards on November 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.*