# Sync vs Ignis

The clearest difference is price: Ignis at Free against Sync's $0.99. Ignis also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 40 months) and ratings volume (7.9K vs 33). Sync's advantage is review sentiment (97% vs 60%) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Ignis is free to download; Sync costs $0.99 up front. Ignis sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Sync asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Sync against 4.7 for Ignis. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ignis has 7.9K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of Sync's written reviews are positive against 60% of Ignis's.

Sync ships an update every 40 months, Ignis every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sync | Ignis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-ball/id356277312/reviews)** | [4.7 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ignis-puzzle-game/id1382208971/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **7.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **96.8% of reviews** | 59.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 40 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tozai, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/356277315) | [Dalak Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606881837) |

## What reviewers say

### Sync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-ball/id356277312)

Engage your mind with a unique puzzle experience where you guide synchronized balls to designated holes using simple swipes. Navigate through increasingly complex mazes, strategically using walls to achieve your goals. Enjoy a tranquil yet stimulating challenge with 80 levels, designed for thoughtful problem-solving without time pressure.

**Highlights:** Swipe to move synchronized balls, Align balls into holes, Use maze walls for strategy, Avoid falling off the platform, Progress through 80 levels, No time limits or scores, Develop concentration and problem-solving skills

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ignis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ignis-puzzle-game/id1382208971)

A minimalist puzzle game where players strategically ignite shapes to create chain reactions.  It offers hundreds of challenging levels with increasing difficulty, designed to test your logic and concentration.

**Highlights:** Minimalist and unique puzzle mechanic, Physics-based puzzles, Hundreds of challenging levels, Relaxing music and effects, Hint feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 12 Hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| 750 Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30 Hints | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Diamonds | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Satisfying gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals
- 🎶 Relaxing soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive ads
- 🙄 Ads even after purchase
- 🤯 Annoying ad prompts
- 🙃 Ads disrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Accidental ad signups

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Option to disable moving shapes
- Ability to mute sound
- Creative mode for user-generated levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sync free?

Sync costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ignis free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sync or Ignis?

Sync is rated higher. Sync averages 4.8 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Ignis averages 4.7 from 7.9K ratings.

### Do Sync or Ignis have ads?

Ignis shows ads; Sync does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sync or Ignis?

Sync ships an update every 40 months, and Ignis every 6 weeks. Most recently, Sync was updated on October 14, 2026 and Ignis on October 15, 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.*