# Multiplayer Board Games vs Puzzle Passage

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Puzzle Passage at 100% against Multiplayer Board Games's 49%. Puzzle Passage also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Multiplayer Board Games's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 5) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Multiplayer Board Games sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Puzzle Passage sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Puzzle Passage holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Multiplayer Board Games has 2K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Multiplayer Board Games's written reviews are positive against 100% of Puzzle Passage's.

Multiplayer Board Games ships an update every 6 days, Puzzle Passage every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Multiplayer Board Games | Puzzle Passage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multiplayer-board-games/id1547677867/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-passage/id6743335174/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 48.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 191 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [candyblocks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547489022) | [Jacob Jerrard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802293730) |

## What reviewers say

### Multiplayer Board Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multiplayer-board-games/id1547677867)

Enjoy a variety of classic board games online with friends. Experience the fun of a board game cafe from anywhere, anytime. A growing library of popular titles ensures endless entertainment.

**Highlights:** Play live games with friends, Board game cafe experience, Library of classic games, Chess, Word Tiles, Hangman, Draw

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun games to play
- 👥 Great for playing with friends and family
- 💰 Completely free

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Aggressive ads
- 🤯 Confusing and cumbersome UI changes
- 🔒 Inability to delete/end games
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Losing user accounts and progress
- Inability to sign back in after being logged out
- Slow loading and connection issues

**Requested features**

- Add more game options
- Allow playing with random opponents
- Implement voice chat functionality
- Improve dice/game randomization


### Puzzle Passage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-passage/id6743335174)

Engage with short, captivating stories and solve puzzles hidden within the text. Uncover clues and answer questions based on the narrative. Enjoy a relaxing and fun experience with varied genres and customizable themes.

**Highlights:** Story-driven puzzles, Reading comprehension challenges, Homescreen widget integration, Varied story genres, Customizable themes and music, Relaxing gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Passages | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Multiplayer Board Games free?

Multiplayer Board Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Puzzle Passage free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Multiplayer Board Games or Puzzle Passage?

Puzzle Passage is rated higher. Multiplayer Board Games averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Puzzle Passage averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Multiplayer Board Games or Puzzle Passage have ads?

Neither Multiplayer Board Games nor Puzzle Passage shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Multiplayer Board Games or Puzzle Passage?

Multiplayer Board Games ships an update every 6 days, and Puzzle Passage every 4 days. Most recently, Multiplayer Board Games was updated on October 30, 2026 and Puzzle Passage on October 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.*