# Solving it vs Bottle Roaming

The clearest difference is rating: Solving it at 4.7 against Bottle Roaming's 3.3. Solving it also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and review sentiment (50% vs 33%). Bottle Roaming's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solving it sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Bottle Roaming asks for nothing beyond the download.

Solving it holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solving it has 322 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Solving it's written reviews are positive against 33% of Bottle Roaming's.

Solving it ships an update weekly, Bottle Roaming monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solving it | Bottle Roaming |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (322 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solving-it/id1527742037/reviews)** | [3.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bottle-roaming/id6444199583/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **322** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 352 MB | 368 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [魂动天下](https://appshunter.io/developer/1395851580) | [米叶 罗](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648267461) |

## What reviewers say

### Solving it

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solving-it/id1527742037)

Embark on a puzzle-solving adventure where you'll use observation, judgment, and inference to complete commissions. Experience exquisite hand-drawn visuals, ingenious puzzles, and heartwarming stories.

**Highlights:** Puzzle solving challenges, Observation and inference mechanics, Hand-drawn graphics, Heartwarming story elements, Commission-based gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| solving_5tips | $0.99 | one-time |
| new player gitft | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 tips | $3.99 | one-time |
| solving_removeads | $3.99 | one-time |
| solving_50tips | $6.99 | one-time |
| solving_100tips | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 💡 Unique puzzle concept
- 🚀 Addictive and challenging
- 🎨 Appealing art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches preventing progress
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔋 Overheating issues on some devices
- 🤔 Unclear instructions or translations

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to interact with key objects (water dispenser, card reader)
- Inability to complete certain levels due to unresponsive controls
- Daily login rewards not working as expected
- Crashes or freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to save progress and resume
- Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version
- Improved controls and responsiveness


### Bottle Roaming

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bottle-roaming/id6444199583)

Explore a miniature world inside bottles as a small sprite. Solve puzzles across nine unique levels, each with distinct landscapes, to uncover hidden secrets and reach the end of your journey. This game offers a relaxing experience for players of all ages.

**Highlights:** Explore micro-worlds in bottles, Solve puzzles to progress, Nine unique levels, Stunning, diverse landscapes, Relaxing gameplay for all ages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solving it free?

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

### Is Bottle Roaming free?

Bottle Roaming is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Solving it or Bottle Roaming?

Solving it is rated higher. Solving it averages 4.7 out of 5 from 322 ratings, while Bottle Roaming averages 3.3 from 15 ratings.

### Do Solving it or Bottle Roaming have ads?

Both Solving it and Bottle Roaming show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solving it or Bottle Roaming?

Solving it ships an update weekly, and Bottle Roaming monthly. Most recently, Solving it was updated on October 7, 2026 and Bottle Roaming on September 28, 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.*