# Oxytone vs purple (game)

The clearest difference is ads: Oxytone at none against purple (game)'s shown. Oxytone also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). purple (game)'s advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 75%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Oxytone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and purple (game) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Oxytone against 4.6 for purple (game). Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 99 and 224 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Oxytone's written reviews are positive against 91% of purple (game)'s.

Oxytone ships an update every 3 weeks, purple (game) every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Oxytone | purple (game) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxytone/id1673677183/reviews) | **[4.6 (224 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purple-game/id6503608929/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 99 | **224** |
| Positive reviews | 75.4% of reviews | **91.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 157 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [OxGames Kamil Wdowczyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673677185) | [Bart BONTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/568141787) |

## What reviewers say

### Oxytone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxytone/id1673677183)

Embark on a unique puzzle adventure designed for relaxation and mental exploration. Master strategic tile placement to create long paths and impressive combinations, with 99 challenges and unlockable themes for a deep, engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Unique puzzle adventure, Tranquil escape, 99 challenges, Unlockable colorful themes, 12 meticulously designed maps, Strategic tile placement, Immersive sound design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visual design
- 🎵 Soothing music and sound effects
- 😌 Relaxing and meditative gameplay
- 🧩 Engaging puzzle mechanics requiring strategy
- 🚫 No ads or intrusive monetization

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Unclear game objectives and lack of instructions
- 🔄 Game progress lost when switching apps
- 👁️ Strains eyesight during extended play
- ⏱️ Excessive menu navigation between games
- 📸 Cannot screenshot or view completed puzzles

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and refuses to reopen
- Progress lost when leaving app mid-game
- Achievement unlock not triggering (Quick Mode)
- Trophy not awarded for completed challenges
- Freezing on iPad Pro, especially with Apple Pencil

**Requested features**

- Tutorial or instructional videos explaining gameplay
- Ability to save mid-game progress
- Quick replay/restart button without menu navigation
- Zoom out feature to see more of the board
- Replay functionality to review completed puzzles


### purple (game)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purple-game/id6503608929)

Solve 50 unique logic puzzles by making the screen entirely purple. Each level presents a new challenge with its own distinct solution. Hints are available to guide you through the conundrums.

**Highlights:** 50 unique logic puzzles, Each level has its own logic, Hint system available, Part of a color puzzle series, Designed by bontegames

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| premium unlock | $2.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💜 Favorite color game
- 🧠 Challenging and creative puzzles
- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 🎨 Excellent color theme and design
- 🔍 Engaging brain teasers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Level 21 not working
- 🤔 Some puzzles illogical or unclear
- 🔍 Hints not always helpful

**Reported bugs**

- Level 50 hint system not functioning properly
- Level 19 solution not intuitive

**Requested features**

- More color games (teal, magenta, neon, etc.)
- Ability to skip levels
- Individual sound/music controls
- Bonus levels or timed mode for replayability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Oxytone free?

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

### Is purple (game) free?

purple (game) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Oxytone or purple (game)?

purple (game) is rated higher. Oxytone averages 4.5 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while purple (game) averages 4.6 from 224 ratings.

### Do Oxytone or purple (game) have ads?

purple (game) shows ads; Oxytone does not.

### Which is updated more often, Oxytone or purple (game)?

Oxytone ships an update every 3 weeks, and purple (game) every 5 months. Most recently, Oxytone was updated on October 27, 2026 and purple (game) on October 23, 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.*