Comparison

Arctictopia vs picpzl

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

Head to head
About

Arctictopia

Guide a mother polar bear across a melting Arctic landscape to reunite with her cub. Solve intricate puzzles with unique mechanics across 150 levels. Enjoy a charming, hand-drawn world with relaxing gameplay and adorable animal friends.

Highlights
  • 150 captivating levels
  • 10 unique mechanics
  • Hand-drawn Arctic world
  • Melting ice puzzle element
  • Relaxing gameplay with undo
  • Adorable animal characters
Features
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///// Achievements ///// ・2021 - Kyoto BitSummit The 8 Bit | Official Selection ///// Introduction ///// Arctictopia is a puzzle game set in the Arctic Ocean. Plan your moves carefully to help a mother polar bear reach her cub across the melting ice. As the ice sheets melt away, their journey home becomes even more perilous... ///// Features ///// ・10 unique mechanics across 150 captivating levels. ・Immerse yourself in a hand-drawn, picture book-style (but frosty!) Arctic world as you cross the icy ocean. ・Think through every move — with each step, the ice beneath your paws melts a little. ・Relax and take your time solving puzzles. You can easily undo moves or try a different level. Chill out and enjoy the challenge. ・Meet adorable friends — a playful cub, a curious seal, and a cheerful puffin. ///// Languages ///// English, 繁體中文, 简体中文, 日本語, 한국어, Deutsch, Français, Русский, Español, Português, Italiano, Türkçe, Polski, ไทย, Tiếng Việt, हिन्दी, Norsk, Svenska, Suomi, Nederlands //////////////////// Terms of Use: https://gamtropy.com/term-of-use-en/ Privacy Policy: https://gamtropy.com/privacy-policy-en/ © 2021 Gamtropy Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

About

picpzl

Features
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Welcome to picpzl – The Ultimate Minimalist Sliding Puzzle Experience. Rediscover the classic sliding tile puzzle, reimagined for the modern era. picpzl combines nostalgic gameplay with a sleek, premium aesthetic designed to relax your mind and sharpen your focus. Whether you have 2 minutes or 2 hours, picpzl offers an infinite stream of beautiful puzzles to solve. No levels to unlock, no paywalls blocking your progress—just pure, uninterrupted puzzle satisfaction. KEY FEATURES: - Infinite Puzzles Never play the same puzzle twice. Every game loads a fresh, high-quality image from a curated collection of photography, or you can upload your own photos to create personal challenges. - Challenge Your Brain Choose your difficulty grid size: 3x3: Quick and breezy, perfect for beginners. 4x4: The classic challenge. 5x5: For the true puzzle masters. - Smart Auto-Solve (Magic Wand) Stuck on a tricky move? Use the Auto-Solve feature (available on 3x3 mode) to watch the AI solve the puzzle right before your eyes. Learn the optimal path and improve your skills! WHY YOU'LL LOVE PICPZL: Relaxing Gameplay: No timers, no pressure. Just you and the puzzle. Daily Brain Training: Keep your mind sharp with a quick logic workout. Share Your Success: Completed a puzzle in record moves? Share your victory with friends instantly. Privacy First: We respect your data. No unnecessary permissions required. Download picpzl today and slide into a world of infinite relaxation.

Screenshots

Arctictopia4 screens
picpzl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: picpzl at Free against Arctictopia's $4.99. picpzl also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 6 months). Arctictopia's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

picpzl is free to download; Arctictopia costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arctictopia ships an update every 6 months, picpzl daily. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Arctictopia versus picpzl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArctictopiapicpzl
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size272 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGamtropy Co., Ltd.Alvaro Araoz de la Fuente

In-app purchases

None

Arctictopia

No in-app purchases

None

picpzl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arctictopia free?
Arctictopia costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is picpzl free?
picpzl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Arctictopia or picpzl have ads?
picpzl shows ads; Arctictopia does not.
Which is updated more often, Arctictopia or picpzl?
Arctictopia ships an update every 6 months, and picpzl daily. Most recently, Arctictopia was updated on October 25, 2026 and picpzl on October 25, 2026.

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