Comparison

Phuzzlings vs Pencil Out Puzzle!

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Phuzzlings

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Play puzzles of images from real artists (not that AI stuff)! The artists get a share of the revenue from the app. Create puzzles from your own photos in seconds — play them yourself or share with friends and family for extra fun! Snap a pic with your camera, pick from your Photos app, or grab any image you have. Mix, match, and puzzle your favorite memories at whatever difficulty you feel like today. Quick challenge? Easy puzzles take about 3 minutes. Feeling brave? Medium and Hard can take 5, 10, or even 15+ minutes! You pick the challenge. You set the pace. Want to make a special puzzle for someone? Add a secret message they’ll see when they solve it — a perfect surprise for friends and family! Level up your puzzling skills, earn badges, and grab daily bonus rewards along the way. And if you ever want new images, dive into a searchable library of over 5 million beautiful photos ready for puzzling. Phuzzlings is free to play, with rewarded ads - watch them when you choose.

About

Pencil Out Puzzle!

A unique puzzle game where you slide pencils in the direction they point to match colors and clear the board. Strategically plan your moves to avoid gridlock and overcome increasingly complex levels with new mechanics and obstacles.

Highlights
  • Intuitive directional sliding mechanic
  • Creative twist on match-3 gameplay
  • Evolving puzzle levels
  • Strategic planning required
  • Satisfying visuals and interactions
Features
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Outsmart the Jam in Pencil Out Puzzle — A Smart Twist on Match & Slide! Get ready to uncap your thinking skills! In Pencil Out Puzzle, every pencil has one goal: move forward and match with others of the same color. But here’s the catch — they can only move in the direction their tip is pointing… and the board gets crowded fast. Think It Through Each move counts. Pencils can’t turn or reverse — and they’ll block each other if you're not careful. Plan your moves to avoid gridlock and keep the flow going. Match & Clear Line up three pencils of the same color to erase them from the board. Simple? Yes. Easy? Not quite. New layers, blocked paths, and sneaky obstacles will keep you on your toes. Discover the Unexpected Unlock tricky tiles, use keys to free trapped pencils, and encounter new mechanics as you move through handcrafted levels full of surprises. Game Highlights Intuitive directional sliding mechanic Creative twist on match-3 gameplay Puzzle levels that evolve with new challenges Satisfying visuals and snappy pencil interactions Designed to sharpen your brain, not just your pencils If you enjoy satisfying puzzles with a strategic edge, Pencil Out Puzzle is your new go-to brain teaser. Download now and slide your way out of the jam!

Screenshots

Phuzzlings4 screens
Pencil Out Puzzle!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pencil Out Puzzle! at none against Phuzzlings's 6. Pencil Out Puzzle! also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Phuzzlings sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Pencil Out Puzzle! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phuzzlings ships an update every 2 months, Pencil Out Puzzle! every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Phuzzlings versus Pencil Out Puzzle!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhuzzlingsPencil Out Puzzle!
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (22 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—22 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB144 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhuzzings CorpBugra Kakluk

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Phuzzlings

One-time6
  • 1,000 Coins$1.99
  • 5,250 Coins$4.99
  • 11,000 Coins$9.99
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  • 24,000 Coins$19.99
  • 75,000 Coins$49.99
  • 200,000 Coins$99.99
None

Pencil Out Puzzle!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phuzzlings free?
Phuzzlings is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pencil Out Puzzle! free?
Pencil Out Puzzle! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Phuzzlings or Pencil Out Puzzle! have ads?
Both Phuzzlings and Pencil Out Puzzle! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Phuzzlings or Pencil Out Puzzle!?
Phuzzlings ships an update every 2 months, and Pencil Out Puzzle! every 8 days. Most recently, Phuzzlings was updated on October 25, 2026 and Pencil Out Puzzle! on October 22, 2026.

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