# Sponge Art vs CPI

Sponge Art and CPI both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of CPI's written reviews are positive against 41% of Sponge Art's. CPI also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Sponge Art's advantage is chart position (#134 vs unranked) and ratings volume (86K vs 12K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sponge Art sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. CPI asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Sponge Art against 4.5 for CPI. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sponge Art has 86K ratings behind it against 12K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Sponge Art's written reviews are positive against 80% of CPI's.

Sponge Art ships an update every 5 weeks, CPI every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sponge Art | CPI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (86K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sponge-art/id1592298170/reviews)** | [4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpi-connect-puzzle-image/id6444722992/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **86K** | 12K |
| Positive reviews | 41.4% of reviews | **80.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#134** | — |
| Size | 273 MB | 326 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) |

## What reviewers say

### Sponge Art

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sponge-art/id1592298170)

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

A creative puzzle game where you use rubber bands to mold a sponge into various shapes. Challenge your logic and creativity to match the displayed image with precise taps.

**Highlights:** Mold sponge with rubber bands, Match displayed shapes, Tap-based interaction, Increasingly complex levels, Creative shape transformation, Variety of target shapes

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sponge Art Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Sponge Art Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Sponge Art Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and calming experience
- 🤓 Challenging puzzles to solve

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive number of ads
- 🔁 Repetitive levels and content
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches affecting gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not registering correct solutions
- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More unique and varied levels
- Option to remove ads for a fee
- Improved level editor and customization


### CPI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpi-connect-puzzle-image/id6444722992)

This game challenges your thinking skills to connect virtual pieces and create unique images. Enjoy a captivating puzzle experience with progressively complex levels, playable anywhere on your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Connect virtual puzzle pieces, Create unique images, Progressively complex levels, Playable anywhere, Drag and drop gameplay, 100 levels

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and rewarding gameplay
- 🧠 Helps with brain development
- 💎 Satisfying puzzles
- 🎉 Calm and relaxing experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive levels
- 💸 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Levels repeating after a certain point

**Requested features**

- More levels and puzzles
- No ads option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sponge Art free?

Sponge Art is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CPI free?

CPI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sponge Art or CPI?

Sponge Art is rated higher. Sponge Art averages 4.6 out of 5 from 86K ratings, while CPI averages 4.5 from 12K ratings.

### Do Sponge Art or CPI have ads?

Both Sponge Art and CPI show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sponge Art or CPI?

Sponge Art ships an update every 5 weeks, and CPI every 2 months. Most recently, Sponge Art was updated on November 5, 2026 and CPI on November 5, 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.*