Comparison

Cogs vs A Mimir

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

Head to head
About

Cogs

A remastered 3D puzzle game where you construct intricate machines using sliding tiles. Explore various game modes, from building step-by-step to timed challenges and move-limited puzzles.

Highlights
  • Build complex machines with sliding tiles
  • 3D puzzle gameplay
  • Inventor Mode for learning
  • Time Challenge Mode
  • Move Challenge Mode
  • Remastered for modern devices
Features
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Cogs is a multi-award-winning puzzle game where players build increasingly complex machines using sliding tiles 3D. Originally launched in 2009, we completely remastered Cogs from the ground up in 2025 to look beautiful on modern phones and tablets. "One of the highest quality puzzle games we've seen." – PocketGamer "The visual design and imagination of the game are stunning, with great attention to detail, and the sound effects are downright enticing." – Adrenaline Vault "A masterpiece visually, as well with the actual gameplay." – AppAdvice INVENTOR MODE Starting with simple puzzles, players are introduced to the widgets that are used to build machines — gears, pipes, balloons, chimes, hammers, wheels, props, and more. TIME CHALLENGE MODE If you finish a puzzle in Inventor Mode, it will be unlocked here. This time, it will take fewer moves to reach a solution, but you only have 30 seconds to find it. MOVE CHALLENGE MODE Take your time and plan ahead. Every tap counts when you only get ten moves to find a solution.

About

A Mimir

Guide sleepy kittens to their cozy beds in this charming puzzle game. Strategically move cats around obstacles to get them all to sleep together. Enjoy over 100 relaxing levels with cute artwork and a soothing soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Guide kittens to beds
  • Strategic puzzle gameplay
  • Over 100 levels
  • Cute artwork
  • Soothing soundtrack
  • Relaxing experience
Features
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Help sleepy cats find their perfect spot in cozy beds in A Mimir, a relaxing cat puzzle game. Each puzzle brings adorable cats, obstacles to work around, and a soft bed to fill. Move every cat carefully, make the most of each space, and tuck them all in. The puzzles begin gently, then grow into satisfying brain teasers. Features: - More than 200 handcrafted cat puzzles - Cozy artwork and a soothing soundtrack - Simple controls and satisfying strategic challenges - A relaxing game for cat lovers and puzzle fans Take a quiet break, exercise your mind, and make sure every sleepy cat has a place to dream.

Screenshots

Cogs4 screens
A Mimir4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: A Mimir at 100% against Cogs's 55%. A Mimir also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Cogs's advantage is ratings volume (33 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, ads, monetization model 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

Cogs costs $4.99 and A Mimir $0.99 up front. Cogs sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. A Mimir asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

A Mimir holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cogs has 33 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Cogs's written reviews are positive against 100% of A Mimir's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Cogs versus A Mimir: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCogsA Mimir
Price$4.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.6 (33 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings33 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB127 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperLazy 8 StudiosBusta Games and Software

Customer experience

Cogs

All ratings33 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews368 reviews
Positive54.6%
Neutral11.4%
Negative34.0%

A Mimir

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Cogs

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game crashes on some devices
  • Levels don't load properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add a reset option
  • Provide more free levels
  • Improve restore purchase functionality

A Mimir

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Cogs

One-time4
  • Cogs Puzzle Pack 2$0.99
  • Cogs Puzzle Pack 3$0.99
  • Cogs Puzzle Pack 4$0.99
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  • Cogs Puzzle Pack 5$0.99
None

A Mimir

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cogs free?
Cogs costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is A Mimir free?
A Mimir costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cogs or A Mimir?
A Mimir is rated higher. Cogs averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while A Mimir averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Cogs or A Mimir have ads?
Neither Cogs nor A Mimir shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cogs or A Mimir?
Cogs ships an update every 2 months, and A Mimir every 2 months. Most recently, Cogs was updated on October 15, 2026 and A Mimir on October 1, 2026.

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