Comparison

Small World vs Wanderpiece

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

Head to head
About

Small World

Explore diverse 3D scenes and bring them to life by coloring objects. Watch characters and items animate as you complete your artwork. Embark on imaginative journeys through time and space.

Highlights
  • Explore diverse 3D scenes
  • Color 3D objects by tapping
  • Animated characters and objects
  • Travel through time and space
  • Immersive world exploration
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You are invited to this immersive world! You can explore various scenes and use your magic power to color 3D objects by tapping on them. You can travel anywhere in time and space, from Jurassic to the Moon! Some characters and even objects become alive when fully colored, they are happy to perform animated stories for you. Ger ready for adventures and enjoy the show~

About

Wanderpiece

Features
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Discover the world one piece at a time. Wanderpiece is a relaxing puzzle game where you reassemble stunning Art Deco travel posters of destinations across the globe. How It Works Each puzzle takes a beautifully illustrated postcard and scrambles it into strips or tiles. Swap pieces to restore the original image. When you solve a puzzle, the full postcard is revealed along with the destination name and a fascinating fact about the place. Three Difficulty Modes • Strips: Horizontal slices shuffled vertically — perfect for a quick, calming session • Grid 2xN: Two-column tiles for a moderate challenge • Grid 3xN: Three-column tiles for seasoned puzzlers Themed Collections From Mediterranean coastlines and Alpine villages to East Asian temples and African landmarks — each set of postcards comes with its own ambient soundscape and regional music. No Timers. No Pressure. Play at your own pace. There are no countdown clocks or penalties. Just you, beautiful art, and the satisfaction of placing the last piece. Start Free The Mediterranean collection is included free. Unlock additional collections individually or get them all with the complete bundle. Features • Hand-crafted Art Deco travel poster illustrations • Immersive ambient soundscapes for every destination • Regional music for each collection • Gallery to revisit your completed postcards • Share solved postcards to social media • Move counter to track your personal best • No ads. No subscriptions. Buy once, keep forever.

Screenshots

Small World4 screens
Wanderpiece4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Small World at Free against Wanderpiece's $6.99. Small World also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Wanderpiece's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 13 months). On ads and in-app purchases 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

Small World is free to download; Wanderpiece costs $6.99 up front. Small World sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Wanderpiece sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Small World ships an update every 13 months, Wanderpiece every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Small World versus Wanderpiece: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmall WorldWanderpiece
PriceFree — better$6.99
Rating4.7 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size317 MB904 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDiZign LLCFabian Jeckel

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Small World

One-time3
  • 200 Coins$0.99
  • 9 Gems$2.99
  • Unlock All Levels$4.99
10 purchases

Wanderpiece

One-time10
  • Mountain Villages$1.99
  • Nordic Islands$1.99
  • American Southwest$1.99
Show 7 more
  • East Asian Serenity$1.99
  • Southeast Asian Treasures$1.99
  • East African Safari$1.99
  • Trans-Siberian Stops$1.99
  • Island Escapes$1.99
  • New Zealand Trails$1.99
  • Hidden Gems Collection$4.99

Questions

Is Small World free?
Small World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wanderpiece free?
Wanderpiece costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Small World or Wanderpiece have ads?
Neither Small World nor Wanderpiece shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Small World or Wanderpiece?
Small World ships an update every 13 months, and Wanderpiece every 6 days. Most recently, Small World was updated on October 20, 2026 and Wanderpiece on October 24, 2026.

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