Comparison

Puzzle Wizards vs Alter

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

Head to head
About

Puzzle Wizards

Engage in magical puzzle gameplay across three distinct modes: Harvesting, Mixing, and Battle. Embark on adventures in the Wildwoods, collect resources to rebuild your village, and enjoy cooperative multiplayer experiences with friends.

Highlights
  • Three puzzle modes: Harvesting, Mixing, Battle
  • Adventure in the Wildwoods
  • Village rebuilding and customization
  • Co-op multiplayer
  • Magic and cute themes
Features
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Do you like Magic, Puzzles and Cuteness? In Puzzle Wizards, you ply your magic by playing three, easy to learn and challenging to master, Puzzles: Harvesting, Mixing and Battle. Set forth from your Village into the magical Wildwoods on Adventures. Bring home your spoils and use them rebuild your Village. Do all of this with your friends in a co-op multiplayer adventure! All this and more awaits you in the magical world of Puzzle Wizards!

About

Alter

Explore two parallel worlds in this tile-based puzzle adventure. Solve imaginative puzzles by switching between dimensions, interacting with the environment, and facing multidimensional enemies. Embark on a soul-searching journey through fantastical areas.

Highlights
  • Switch between parallel worlds
  • Tile-based puzzle mechanics
  • Hand-crafted art and environments
  • Environmental interaction
  • Original soundtrack
  • Tablet and phone optimized
Features
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Description: Alter is a tile-based puzzle adventure game where the player explores two parallel worlds. Players will discover meticulously designed levels illustrated with beautiful hand-crafted art. Through simple and accessible controls - simply move, and push - the player will solve imaginative and mind bending puzzles. Every level focuses on the main feature of having the ability to switch back and forth between the two worlds. In addition, the player is able to interact with a variety of environmental elements (platforms, blocks, switches…) and to face multidimensional enemies. Story: Play as Ana whose journey has led her to a lost desert temple holding mysterious powers. Help Ana on her soul-searching adventure about grief and happiness. Guide her through diverse and fantastical areas, collect atoms to progress and complete her quest. Features: • Explore rich and distinct environments, with each chapter boasting unique visuals. • Switch between parallel worlds. • Solve intricate door puzzles to unlock the next level. • New and captivating puzzle mechanics introduced throughout the game. • Original and compelling soundtrack. • Optimized for both tablets and phones.

Screenshots

Puzzle Wizards4 screens
Alter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alter at none against Puzzle Wizards's 3. Alter also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Puzzle Wizards's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price 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. Puzzle Wizards sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Alter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Puzzle Wizards holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Puzzle Wizards has 125 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Puzzle Wizards's written reviews are positive against 71% of Alter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Puzzle Wizards ships an update every 3 weeks, Alter weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Puzzle Wizards versus Alter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuzzle WizardsAlter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (125 ratings) — better4.3 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews87.2% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings125 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size575 MB2.2 GB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGG Folks, Inc.MOBASO

Customer experience

Puzzle Wizards

All ratings123 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive87.2%
Neutral5.1%
Negative7.7%

Alter

All ratings18 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

Bugs and requests

Puzzle Wizards

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashing issues on iPhone
  • Stuck on opening screen on iPhone
  • Random streak loss
  • Random players showing up in village
  • Username changed without clear reason

Requested features

10 requests
  • Guide on puzzles (e.g., poison mixing)
  • More player customization options (e.g., wizard features)
  • Ability to move placed villager buildings
  • Earn guild bonds for personal use
  • More players to team up with
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  • Add Thai language support
  • Option to play other audio while in-game
  • Save puzzle progress when screen is closed or app is minimized
  • Name filter for usernames
  • More furniture, hats, robes, and activities

Alter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Puzzle Wizards

One-time3
  • 200 Dazzle$1.99
  • 1100 Dazzle$9.99
  • 2300 Dazzle$19.99
None

Alter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Puzzle Wizards free?
Puzzle Wizards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alter free?
Alter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Puzzle Wizards or Alter?
Puzzle Wizards is rated higher. Puzzle Wizards averages 4.7 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Alter averages 4.3 from 18 ratings.
Do Puzzle Wizards or Alter have ads?
Alter shows ads; Puzzle Wizards does not.
Which is updated more often, Puzzle Wizards or Alter?
Puzzle Wizards ships an update every 3 weeks, and Alter weekly. Most recently, Puzzle Wizards was updated on November 3, 2026 and Alter on November 3, 2026.

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