# Microscopya vs Puzzmo

The clearest difference is rating: Microscopya at 4.6 against Puzzmo's 3.8. Microscopya also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Puzzmo's advantage is chart position (#165 vs unranked) and ratings volume (156 vs 27). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Puzzmo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Microscopya asks for nothing beyond the download.

Microscopya holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Puzzmo has 156 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Microscopya's written reviews are positive against 45% of Puzzmo's.

Microscopya ships an update every 2 days, Puzzmo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 19, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microscopya | Puzzmo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microscopya/id1601301566/reviews)** | [3.8 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzmo-solve-smile-share/id6714482734/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **156** |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 45.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#165** |
| Size | 522 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Beata Mierzwa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601301568) | [Puzzmo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770315222) |

## What reviewers say

### Microscopya

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microscopya/id1601301566)

Embark on a science-themed adventure and puzzle game exploring the intricate world inside a cell. Solve challenges based on real molecular processes, personalize your avatar, and discover the wonders of life's building blocks.

**Highlights:** Cellular exploration, Molecular mechanism puzzles, Character customization, Science-themed adventure, Original music score

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Puzzmo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzmo-solve-smile-share/id6714482734)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

Discover a universe of daily puzzles with original games and modern classics. Enjoy word puzzles, strategy games, and crosswords with helpful hints. It's a free and engaging way to challenge your mind.

**Highlights:** Daily original puzzles, Classic puzzle games, Word puzzles, Strategy games, Crosswords with hints, Memory and matching games

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puzzmo Plus (monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Puzzmo Plus | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth app experience
- 🎮 Variety of classic games
- 👍 High-quality puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Suboptimal UI/UX
- 📱 Lacks iPad optimization
- 💰 Subscription model concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Crossword clues not locking in correctly
- Transitions between games could be smoother

**Requested features**

- Ability to resume games from where left off
- Numerical order for crossword clues
- Remove subscription, keep account option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Microscopya free?

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

### Is Puzzmo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Microscopya or Puzzmo?

Microscopya is rated higher. Microscopya averages 4.6 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Puzzmo averages 3.8 from 156 ratings.

### Do Microscopya or Puzzmo have ads?

Puzzmo shows ads; Microscopya does not.

### Which is updated more often, Microscopya or Puzzmo?

Microscopya ships an update every 2 days, and Puzzmo fortnightly. Most recently, Microscopya was updated on July 19, 2026 and Puzzmo on September 22, 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.*