# Deduce vs Rows Garden

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Rows Garden at 16 against Deduce's 3. Rows Garden also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Deduce's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $3.99). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Deduce costs $2.99 and Rows Garden $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Deduce against 4.7 for Rows Garden. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rows Garden has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 88% and 88% positive.

Deduce ships an update every 4 months, Rows Garden every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deduce | Rows Garden |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deduce/id351558195/reviews) | [4.7 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rows-garden/id1359915876/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | **88.5% of reviews** | 87.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#117** | #160 |
| Size | 46 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Obviously Genuine](https://appshunter.io/developer/351558198) | [Robert Bosch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1324799290) |

## What reviewers say

### Deduce

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deduce/id351558195)

**Currently charting:** #117 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

This word game challenges players to guess a hidden mystery word using logic and vocabulary skills. It offers adjustable difficulty levels, tracks progress with statistics, and provides definitions for learned words. Players can also share games and earn achievements.

**Highlights:** Guess hidden mystery words, Logic and vocabulary challenges, Adjustable difficulty levels, Game statistics and progress tracking, Mystery word definitions, Save and share games, Game Center integration and achievements

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Rows Garden

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rows-garden/id1359915876)

**Currently charting:** #160 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

This app offers a unique crossword puzzle variant with interlocking row and bloom clues. Solve puzzles with adjustable difficulty levels, suitable for both beginners and experienced players. It includes pre-made puzzles and links to external constructors.

**Highlights:** Unique row and bloom clue system, Fully-packed triangular grid, Adjustable difficulty levels, Includes pre-made puzzles, Links to puzzle constructors

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deduce free?

Deduce costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Rows Garden free?

Rows Garden costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Deduce or Rows Garden?

Deduce and Rows Garden are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 16 ratings respectively.

### Do Deduce or Rows Garden have ads?

Neither Deduce nor Rows Garden shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Deduce or Rows Garden?

Deduce ships an update every 4 months, and Rows Garden every 2 months. Most recently, Deduce was updated on September 21, 2026 and Rows Garden on September 17, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Deduce or Rows Garden?

Deduce currently peaks at #117 in the App Store charts, and Rows Garden at #160. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*