Comparison

Ada's Study vs Pink Penguin

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

Head to head
About

Ada's Study

Explore Ada Lovelace's study to uncover a hidden mystery. Solve intricate mechanical puzzles and interact with objects using intuitive touch controls in a beautifully crafted 3D environment. Unravel secrets of epic proportions in this engaging puzzle adventure.

Highlights
  • Investigate Ada Lovelace's disappearance
  • Solve intricate mechanical puzzles
  • Intuitive touch interactions
  • Beautifully crafted 3D visuals
  • Uncover a secret narrative
Features
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Investigate the disappearance of Ada Lovelace and uncover a secret of epic proportions. A short, high quality game packed with intricate mechanical puzzles and a fascinating mystery, developed by Sherlocked. Dust swirls through her study. Clearly, nobody has been in here for years. The room is filled with desks, cupboards, books, and notes on top of notes. This is the last workplace of Ada Lovelace, the brilliant pioneer of programming, and she has been hiding something. Work your way through every challenge she has left, but beware, you’re not the only person doing the investigating… If you’re a fan of games like “The Room” and “The House of Da Vinci” chances are high you’ll enjoy Ada’s Study. INVESTIGATE ADA LOVELACE Uncover a mystery around the historical figure of Ada Lovelace, the genius mathematician and computer programming pioneer. INTRICATE PUZZLES Solve challenging mechanical puzzles that connect to a larger narrative. INTUITIVE TOUCH INTERACTIONS Interact with objects in a tactile way using natural touch controls. BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED 3D VISUALS Explore a carefully crafted world set in Victorian London with visuals that push the boundary of mobile graphics.

About

Pink Penguin

Embark on a retro puzzle adventure with a charming penguin through handcrafted levels inspired by classic '90s games. Enjoy uninterrupted gameplay with no in-app purchases or ads, featuring catchy 8-bit music and pixel art.

Highlights
  • Handcrafted retro puzzle levels
  • 8-bit music and pixel art
  • Offline play supported
  • No in-app purchases
  • No intrusive ads
  • New levels added regularly
Features
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Featuring handcrafted levels inspired by the legendary Pokémon Ice Path, Pink Penguin takes retro puzzle gaming to the next level. A “retro puzzle that’s guaranteed to bring a smile to your face” (AppAdvice), Pink Penguin is a nostalgic cocktail of hero-journey gaming, merging catchy 8-bit tunes with impeccable retro 2D pixel design. With no in-app purchases or intrusive pop-ups, enjoy countless hours of uninterrupted puzzle-solving fun leading the lovable and cute Pink Penguin from one snowy landscape to the next. Plus, with fully offline play available and new levels constantly being added, there’s no limit to your Pink Penguin problem-solving adventures. Download today and relive ‘90s retro gaming at its very best!

Screenshots

Ada's Study4 screens
Pink Penguin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pink Penguin at 4.8 against Ada's Study's 3.6. Pink Penguin also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 53%). Ada's Study's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Ada's Study costs $0.99 and Pink Penguin $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pink Penguin holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Ada's Study's written reviews are positive against 86% of Pink Penguin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ada's Study ships an update every 2 weeks, Pink Penguin every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ada's Study versus Pink Penguin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAda's StudyPink Penguin
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Rating3.6 (35 ratings)4.8 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.6% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size281 MB102 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSherlockedMaciej Zak

Customer experience

Ada's Study

All ratings35 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral14.3%
Negative25.7%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral18.4%
Negative28.9%

Pink Penguin

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ada's Study

No in-app purchases

None

Pink Penguin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ada's Study free?
Ada's Study costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pink Penguin free?
Pink Penguin costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ada's Study or Pink Penguin?
Pink Penguin is rated higher. Ada's Study averages 3.6 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Pink Penguin averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.
Do Ada's Study or Pink Penguin have ads?
Neither Ada's Study nor Pink Penguin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ada's Study or Pink Penguin?
Ada's Study ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pink Penguin every 4 months. Most recently, Ada's Study was updated on September 20, 2026 and Pink Penguin on July 6, 2026.

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