# Art Blitz vs Turtle

The clearest difference is ads: Turtle at none against Art Blitz's shown. Turtle also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%). Art Blitz's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Art Blitz sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Turtle sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Art Blitz ships an update every 3 weeks, Turtle every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Art Blitz | Turtle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-blitz/id1520392344/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **7.1K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 215 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [OneTap Applications](https://appshunter.io/developer/1372223266) |

## What reviewers say

### Art Blitz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-blitz/id1520392344)

Engage in a relaxing art puzzle experience by swiping tiles to complete over 500 famous paintings. Explore masterpieces from renowned artists like Monet and Da Vinci as you progress through numerous levels. This app offers a calming way to enjoy art and solve puzzles.

**Highlights:** Complete 500+ paintings, Swipe to move tiles, Explore works by famous artists, Relaxing puzzle gameplay, Countless levels

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Swedish Artists Gallery | $0.99 | one-time |
| Great Painters Gallery | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pablo Picasso Gallery | $0.99 | one-time |
| Famous Personalities Gallery | $0.99 | one-time |
| Claude Monet Gallery | $0.99 | one-time |
| Academic Art Gallery | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rembrandt van Rijn Gallery | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vincent van Gogh Gallery | $0.99 | one-time |
| Johannes Vermeer Gallery | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4 Galleries Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and educational
- 🎨 Interesting art and puzzles
- 💡 Challenges the brain
- 🎓 Helps learn about art and artists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Too many ads
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Limited ability to view completed art
- 🕰️ Puzzles go by too quickly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after completing puzzles
- Ads override device sound settings
- Inability to save progress

**Requested features**

- More art and puzzle levels
- Ability to zoom and view completed art
- Option to disable ads for a fee
- More diverse art styles and artists


### Turtle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turtle/id6503701131)

This word game blends crossword-style clues with unique letter-removal mechanics. Solve daily puzzles, get letter hints, and compete with friends. Offers free and subscription-based "Tricky Turtle" puzzles.

**Highlights:** Crossword-style clues, Letter removal mechanics, Daily new puzzles, Competition with friends, Free and subscription tiers

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Turtle Subscription | $0.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Art Blitz free?

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

### Is Turtle free?

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

### Do Art Blitz or Turtle have ads?

Art Blitz shows ads; Turtle does not.

### Which is updated more often, Art Blitz or Turtle?

Art Blitz ships an update every 3 weeks, and Turtle every 2 weeks. Most recently, Art Blitz was updated on October 19, 2026 and Turtle on October 8, 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.*