Comparison

Marple vs 7 Planets

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

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About

Marple

This logic puzzle game challenges players to deduce the correct order of 20 tiles using a set of clues. It offers millions of unique puzzles and includes a tutorial and hint system to guide players through the deduction process.

Highlights
  • Logic and deduction gameplay
  • 20 tiles arranged in 4x5 grid
  • Multiple clue types (In between, Left of, Same column, Next to)
  • Over 1 million unique puzzles
  • Tutorial mode
  • Hint system with explanations
  • Graphical help with beginner tips
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AWARDED "BEST PUZZLER" IN MACWORLD'S "THE BEST GAMES OF 2008"! NOMINEE FOR "BEST PUZZLE GAME" IN "2008 BEST APP EVER AWARDS"! RATED "BETTER" IN APPREVIEW! Getting tired of Sudoku? Why not try Marple? Marple is a game of logic and deduction. The playing field consists of 20 tiles arranged in 4 rows of 5 columns each and a set of clues. The goal of the game is to figure out the correct order of those 20 tiles using the given clues by process of elimination. There are four different types of clues: "In between", "Left of", "Same column" and "Next to". "In between" clue tells that the middle tile has to be located in between the other two. It however does not tell the order of the other two tiles or how far they are from the middle one. "Left of" clue tells that the left tile has to be located left of the right tile. It however does not tell how far apart they are. "Same column" clue tells that the two tiles have to be on the same column. "Next to" clue tells that the two tiles are adjacent to each other. It however does not tell the order of the two tiles. Features: * 1,000,000 fiendishly clever puzzles to play so don't expect to run out of them any time soon! At 3 minutes / puzzle, 1 hour / day = ca. 137 years of puzzles! * Tutorial mode * Hint system that highlights a clue that you should be concentrating on next and also explains exactly what you should be doing next. * Graphical help with beginner tips

About

7 Planets

This relaxing logic puzzle game features a wooden board and colorful marbles. Solve brain-teasing challenges by rolling and matching marbles to restore order. Enjoy offline play at your own pace with simple, satisfying gameplay.

Highlights
  • Wooden board and marble gameplay
  • Mind-bending logic challenges
  • Offline puzzle solving
  • Three distinct game modes
  • Leaderboards and achievements
  • Satisfying tactile experience
Features
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7 PLANETS is a relaxing yet challenging logic puzzle game with wooden balls, brain-teasing mechanics, and the timeless feel of a classic board game. Roll and match colourful marbles on a beautifully crafted wooden board, solve puzzles at your own pace, and train your brain with simple but deeply rewarding gameplay. A Puzzle with History 7 PLANETS has been on the App Store for over 15 years and is inspired by a beloved tabletop puzzle first introduced in 1985. It preserves the charm of the original game while bringing its clever logic challenges to modern mobile devices. You start with a wooden board containing 28 balls in 7 different colours. Your objective is simple: restore order by placing every ball into its correct row. The challenge is that when you move one ball, the entire row moves with it. Since the balls are shuffled differently every game, every puzzle presents a unique challenge. 5 Game Modes • One Planet – Match balls using only one randomly selected target colour. Fast, accessible, and perfect for short play sessions. • 7 Planets – The classic experience. Match all seven colours to their fixed positions on the board and improve your strategy over time. • Daily Planets – A new challenge every day. All players around the world receive exactly the same board and compete to achieve the best time and move count before a new puzzle arrives the next day. • Online Duel – Challenge friends or compete against players online in live head-to-head matches to prove who can solve the puzzle faster. • Black Planets – The ultimate challenge. Target colours are shuffled and a mysterious black planet blocks your path, creating entirely new strategic possibilities. This special mode appears only occasionally, making every appearance a unique event. Compete & Improve • Unlock 15 achievements • Climb 5 leaderboards • Improve your time and move count • Compare your skills with players around the world • Master increasingly difficult challenges Whether you are looking for a relaxing puzzle, a daily brain workout, or competitive challenges, 7 PLANETS offers a unique wooden puzzle experience that is easy to learn and rewarding to master. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://www.drugikat.com/new/?page_id=1772

Screenshots

Marple4 screens
7 Planets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Marple at 86% against 7 Planets's 39%. Marple also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads and device support 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. 7 Planets sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Marple asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Marple holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Marple's written reviews are positive against 39% of 7 Planets's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Marple ships an update every 2 months, 7 Planets every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Marple versus 7 Planets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarple7 Planets
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (48 ratings) — better3.7 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews85.9% of reviews — better38.7% of reviews
Number of ratings48 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMikko KankainenTomislav Puzak

Customer experience

Marple

All ratings48 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews142 reviews
Positive85.9%
Neutral4.2%
Negative9.9%

7 Planets

All ratings15 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive38.7%
Neutral22.6%
Negative38.7%

Bugs and requests

Marple

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes on launch for some users
  • Buttons/UI elements not fully visible
  • Clues get cut off on certain devices
  • Incorrect/missing puzzle solutions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add undo/redo functionality
  • Implement save/restore progress
  • Introduce different difficulty levels
  • Optimize for larger screens (iPad)
  • Improve color contrast and readability

7 Planets

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Marple

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

7 Planets

Subscriptions2
  • 7 Planets Premium (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • 7 Planets Premium (Yearly)$8.991 Year

Questions

Is Marple free?
Marple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 7 Planets free?
7 Planets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Marple or 7 Planets?
Marple is rated higher. Marple averages 4.8 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while 7 Planets averages 3.7 from 15 ratings.
Do Marple or 7 Planets have ads?
Neither Marple nor 7 Planets shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Marple or 7 Planets?
Marple ships an update every 2 months, and 7 Planets every 4 months. Most recently, Marple was updated on September 22, 2026 and 7 Planets on September 24, 2026.

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