# TinyVale vs Puzzle Farmstay

The clearest difference is rating: Puzzle Farmstay at 4.9 against TinyVale's 3.8. Puzzle Farmstay also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 65%). TinyVale's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (97 vs 19). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TinyVale sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Puzzle Farmstay sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Puzzle Farmstay holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TinyVale has 97 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of TinyVale's written reviews are positive against 100% of Puzzle Farmstay's.

TinyVale ships an update every 4 days, Puzzle Farmstay every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TinyVale | Puzzle Farmstay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinyvale/id1529268341/reviews) | **[4.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-farmstay/id6503647615/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **97** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 168 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Carrot Studio Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509674198) | [Tle7](https://appshunter.io/developer/527196390) |

## What reviewers say

### TinyVale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinyvale/id1529268341)

Embark on an adventure in a vast world filled with hidden treasures. Engage in activities like fishing for exotic catches and mining for precious gems. Your interactions with villagers will shape their lives and the unfolding narrative.

**Highlights:** World exploration, Fishing for exotic catches, Mining for legendary gems, Interactive villagers, Decision-based narrative

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 shelly | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 x phoenix feather | $0.99 | one-time |
| Large Bag | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10000 shelly | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Cute and relaxing art style
- 🌳 Interesting exploration and discovery
- 🕰️ Nostalgic and tranquil gameplay
- 👍 Charming characters and story

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🧭 Lack of navigation tools (map, compass)
- 🕹️ Slow and clunky character movement
- 📚 Unclear objectives and lack of guidance

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing fishing rod and other items
- Inability to obtain certain key items (ring, logs)
- Crash when interacting with specific NPCs
- Getting stuck in certain areas (dark forest, well)

**Requested features**

- Add volume/sound settings
- Implement a save/load system
- Provide more tools and equipment
- Improve tutorial and in-game hints


### Puzzle Farmstay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-farmstay/id6503647615)

Solve pixel art puzzles to unlock new farm activities and expand your cozy farm. This charming game offers a relaxing experience with a unique art style.

**Highlights:** Pixel art farming style, Solve puzzles to unlock activities, Expand your farm, Cozy game experience, Solo developer's first puzzle game

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free puzzle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extra moves | $1.99 | one-time |
| Attract customers | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TinyVale free?

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

### Is Puzzle Farmstay free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TinyVale or Puzzle Farmstay?

Puzzle Farmstay is rated higher. TinyVale averages 3.8 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while Puzzle Farmstay averages 4.9 from 19 ratings.

### Do TinyVale or Puzzle Farmstay have ads?

Both TinyVale and Puzzle Farmstay show ads.

### Which is updated more often, TinyVale or Puzzle Farmstay?

TinyVale ships an update every 4 days, and Puzzle Farmstay every 6 weeks. Most recently, TinyVale was updated on November 3, 2026 and Puzzle Farmstay on October 30, 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.*