Comparison

TokoLab vs Pop Chains Simulator (PuyoSim)

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

Head to head
About

TokoLab

Features
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An app for practicing chains, editing boards, and checking scores. It includes score calculation, rotation mechanics, and piece sequence distribution. ・Free Play Blocks do not fall automatically, so you can think through each move before placing them. Adjust settings such as the number of visible next pieces and split-drop animations, or specify a piece sequence by number or color pattern. You can resume your session after closing the app. ・Save and Replay Select a range of moves from Free Play or Time Attack to save. Replay saved sequences with chain animations, or start Free Play from a board at any selected move. ・ama Battles Play turn-based matches against the AI ama. Choose from Standard, Aggressive Midgame, and Large Chain modes, and adjust the difficulty. You can save and share matches as GIFs. ・Board Editor Place and remove blocks to create boards and play their chains. Save and load boards, or import them from photos and camera images and correct the results. You can also move boards between the editor and Free Play. ・Midgame Practice Solve puzzles by reaching the maximum score in one to three moves. After an attempt, review the solution, give feedback on the puzzle, or save it to your review list to practice again. ・Board Reading Practice Compare two boards and choose which chain will score higher. After answering, play the chains to check the result. ・Time Attack Measure how quickly you can reach 100,000, 1,000,000, or 10,000,000 points. Top results are recorded on the world leaderboard. ・Appearance and Controls Choose from two built-in skins or import a compatible PNG image. Customize and save control button positions and sizes, and choose whether to display landing indicators.

About

Pop Chains Simulator (PuyoSim)

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This app is an unofficial simulation app in the style of “Puyo Puyo”. ・Support for “Fever” rules ・Implementation of the “Nazo Puyo” feature ・Detailed settings for each game mode ・Field editing during play ・Saving & sharing move sequences Many more features planned for the future!

Screenshots

TokoLab4 screens
Pop Chains Simulator (PuyoSim)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pop Chains Simulator (PuyoSim) at none against TokoLab's 1. TokoLab's advantage is device support. On price and iOS requirement 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. TokoLab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pop Chains Simulator (PuyoSim) asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
TokoLab versus Pop Chains Simulator (PuyoSim): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTokoLabPop Chains Simulator (PuyoSim)
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developertomoki swansonDAIKI YOKOSAWA

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TokoLab

One-time1
  • 広告を消す(永続)$1.99
None

Pop Chains Simulator (PuyoSim)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TokoLab free?
TokoLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pop Chains Simulator (PuyoSim) free?
Pop Chains Simulator (PuyoSim) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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