Comparison

Doodle God™ vs Gambonanza

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

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About

Doodle God™

Combine basic elements like fire, earth, wind, and air to create over 300 advanced items and concepts, building a universe from microorganisms to complex structures. This puzzle game offers multiple modes, including planet creation, missions, and quests, with witty quotes and achievements.

Highlights
  • Combine elements to create over 300 items
  • Planet mode for visual universe building
  • Mission and Puzzle modes with challenges
  • Artifacts mode to collect creations
  • Hundreds of quotes and sayings
  • New achievements and encyclopedia
Features
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Over 190 Million Players Worldwide! Available in 13 Languages UNLEASH YOUR INNER GOD AND CREATE A UNIVERSE In this addictive, ALL ages, puzzle game mix and match different combinations of fire, earth, wind and air to create an entire universe! As you create each element watch your world come alive as each element animates on your planet. The new “Planet” mode offers a new challenging way to create a universe of your dreams. Of course the universe was not created in a day. You’ll have to work your up from a simple microorganism to create animals, tools, storms and even build armies before you have what it takes to build the universe! But beware, the power of creation may have unintended consequences, inventing the wheel might just trigger a zombie plague… Don’t worry, you are not alone on this cosmic journey! Every time you successfully create a new item you’ll be rewarded with the wit and wisdom of some of the greatest philosophers and comedians of all time. Unleash your inner god with Doodle God™! NEW GAMEPLAY FEATURES - Now available in 13 languages: English, Dutch, French, Spain, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Swedish, Polish & German. - NEW Visual “Planet” Mode allows players to see their planet come alive as you play. - NEW “Mission” Mode offers new challenging puzzles - New Artifacts Mode: Collect ancient artifacts like Stonehenge created by amazing triple reactions. - Mold fire, wind, earth and air to create the Universe. - Create 300+ advanced items and concepts. - Intuitive one-click game play encourages thoughtful, creative play - Hundreds of interesting, funny and thought-provoking quotes and sayings. - New “Puzzle” mode. Create locomotives, sky scrappers and more - New “Quests” mode. Can you save the Princess or escape a Desert Island? - New reactions with existing elements and episodes. - New achievements. - New Elements encyclopedia with wikipedia links. - Improved mini-games for arcade fans. CRITICS LOVE IT! > Apple REWIND AWARD > “Wonderfully unique concept. Deeply satisfying!” – GameZebo > “Giving it huge thumbs up!" - TUAW > “It’s addictive. Insanely so! Lots of fun.” – 148Apps > “Discovering each new element was an utter delight." - AppSafari > "You'll have to use your creativity… ruthlessly addictive." - Slide2Play > "I would recommend buying it, definitely worth it!” - TouchGen Follow us to get early access to exclusive content, price drops and updates: LIKE: www.facebook.com/doodlegod FOLLOW: www.twitter.com/joybitsmobile Check out our other exciting games! Doodle Devil™ & Doodle Farm™

About

Gambonanza

Experience a unique turn-based chess roguelike with a twist. Master tactical combos, invest winnings, and discover rule-bending abilities on a dynamic board. Face challenging bosses and explore endless strategic possibilities.

Highlights
  • Snackable, high-impact runs
  • 150+ rule-bending Gambits
  • Dynamic reserve system
  • Strategic board upgrades
  • Epic boss battles
  • Retro aesthetic and quirky ambiance
  • Mini-games for power boosts
Features
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Gambonanza is a turn-based chess roguelike set on a tiny board with huge stakes. Master tactical twists, invest your winnings, and discover rule-bending Gambits plus wild tile and piece combinations. Face off against challenging bosses and get lost in all the ways you can break traditional chess! But be careful, if you waste too many moves the board will crumble around you… FEATURES • Snackable, high-impact runs Play fast, punchy chess battles on smaller starting boards where every decision counts. • 150+ rule-bending Gambits Combine your chess pieces with Gambits to unlock devastating combos and strategic surprises. • Dynamic reserve system Store extra pieces off-board and deploy them at the perfect moment to swing the game. • Strategic board upgrades Enhance your chessboard with golden squares, blessing tiles, protective surfaces, and more! • Fight epic boss battles Take on big encounters that reward smart builds and punish strategic mistakes. • Retro aesthetic and quirky ambiance Immerse yourself in vibrant pixel art and the playful excitement of a fairground. • Mini-games for power boosts Test your luck and skill in challenges inspired by pachinko, slot machines, and Gachapon. WHY PLAY GAMBONANZA? Gambonanza takes the tactical clarity of chess and turns it into a roguelike playground: stack Gambits, sculpt the board, manage your reserves, and discover ridiculous combos that “shouldn’t work”… until they do. If you love smart strategy, replayable runs, and the thrill of breaking the rules (legally), this one’s for you. JOIN THE CHESS REVOLUTION! Download Gambonanza and start rewriting chess. ABOUT THE TEAM Gambonanza is developed by Blukulélé and published by Sidekick Publishing and Stray Fawn Publishing. Mobile Port by Ateo

Screenshots

Doodle God™4 screens
Gambonanza4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gambonanza at none against Doodle God™'s 10. Gambonanza also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Doodle God™'s advantage is price ($0.99 vs $5.99). On review sentiment, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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

Doodle God™ costs $0.99 and Gambonanza $5.99 up front. Doodle God™ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Gambonanza asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gambonanza holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4K and 2.9K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 76% and 77% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Doodle God™ ships an update every 2 months, Gambonanza every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Doodle God™ versus Gambonanza: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoodle God™Gambonanza
Price$0.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.6 (4K ratings)4.9 (2.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.4% of reviews77.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4K — better2.9K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#16#4 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB155 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJoyBits Co Ltd.Stray Fawn Studio

Customer experience

Doodle God™

All ratings4,038 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews1,439 reviews
Positive76.4%
Neutral5.1%
Negative18.4%

Gambonanza

All ratings2,865 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews206 reviews
Positive77.2%
Neutral10.7%
Negative12.1%

Bugs and requests

Doodle God™

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Disappearing/missing elements
  • Inability to progress past certain points
  • Frequent crashes and black screens
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Skip cutscenes and animations
  • More new content and updates
  • Customization options
  • Improved UI and UX
  • Better optimization for modern devices

Gambonanza

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Doodle God™

One-time10
  • Thanks to developers$0.99
  • Bundle of 200 mana$0.99
  • Bundle of 450 mana$1.99
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  • Starter Kit$1.99
  • Bundle of 1000 mana$3.99
  • Pack of thanks to developers$4.99
  • Bundle of 3000 mana$9.99
  • Bundle of 10000 mana$24.99
  • Bundle of 30000 mana$49.99
  • Infinite mana$99.99
None

Gambonanza

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Doodle God™ free?
Doodle God™ costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Gambonanza free?
Gambonanza costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Doodle God™ or Gambonanza?
Gambonanza is rated higher. Doodle God™ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Gambonanza averages 4.9 from 2.9K ratings.
Do Doodle God™ or Gambonanza have ads?
Doodle God™ shows ads; Gambonanza does not.
Which is updated more often, Doodle God™ or Gambonanza?
Doodle God™ ships an update every 2 months, and Gambonanza every 3 weeks. Most recently, Doodle God™ was updated on November 12, 2026 and Gambonanza on November 12, 2026.
Which is more popular, Doodle God™ or Gambonanza?
Doodle God™ currently peaks at #16 in the App Store charts, and Gambonanza at #4. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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