# Quell+ vs Kenshō

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kenshō at none against Quell+'s 6. Kenshō also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 487). Quell+'s advantage is review sentiment (98% vs 66%) and chart position (#89 vs unranked). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Quell+ costs $1.99 and Kenshō $3.99 up front. Quell+ sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Kenshō asks for nothing beyond the download.

Quell+ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kenshō has 2.7K ratings behind it against 487, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of Quell+'s written reviews are positive against 66% of Kenshō's.

Quell+ ships an update every 4 months, Kenshō every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Quell+ | Kenshō |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (487 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quell-plus/id383027157/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kensho/id1033471974/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 487 | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **98.2% of reviews** | 66.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#89** | — |
| Size | 71 MB | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Fallen Tree Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/383027160) | [FIFTYTWO](https://appshunter.io/developer/853087985) |

## What reviewers say

### Quell+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quell-plus/id383027157)

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

An enchanting logic puzzle game with over 80 cunningly crafted levels. It offers a perfectly balanced difficulty curve for a soothing experience, complemented by beautiful hand-painted art and a custom soundtrack. Enjoy iCloud integration for seamless syncing across devices.

**Highlights:** Over 80 logic puzzles, Lateral thinking challenges, Balanced difficulty curve, Hand-painted art, Custom soundtrack, iCloud integration, GameCenter achievements

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 150 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Jewel Detector | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Rewind | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skeleton Key | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ability Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Awesome Game
- 👍 Worth the money
- 👍 Best puzzle game ever
- 👍 Love everything about this game
- 👍 Challenging and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 iPhone 15 app takeover issue
- 🐛 Occasional crashes on iPhone 11

**Reported bugs**

- iPhone 15 app takeover issue
- Quell often refuses to close on iPhone 11

**Requested features**

- More Quell games
- Ability to transfer in-app purchases across devices


### Kenshō

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kensho/id1033471974)

Embark on an adventure through a surreal world where nature, time, and space converge. Solve block-matching puzzles in breathtaking landscapes, uncovering a narrative with rich visual effects and an original soundtrack. Explore diverse environments from lush jungles to stormy seas.

**Highlights:** Block matching puzzles, Surreal world exploration, Rich visual effects, Original soundtrack, Narrative unfolding, Diverse landscapes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visuals
- 🎶 Soothing and immersive soundtrack
- 🧠 Challenging yet not overly difficult puzzles
- 👍 Relaxing and therapeutic gameplay
- 💡 Unique and creative puzzle mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Significant battery drain and device heating
- 🕰️ Short playtime for the price
- 🤔 Unclear or lacking instructions
- 🔍 Repetitive gameplay with limited variety

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing issues
- Inconsistent or unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds to explore
- Difficulty settings or customization options
- Improved performance and optimization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Quell+ free?

Quell+ costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Kenshō free?

Kenshō costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Quell+ or Kenshō?

Quell+ is rated higher. Quell+ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 487 ratings, while Kenshō averages 4.7 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do Quell+ or Kenshō have ads?

Neither Quell+ nor Kenshō shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Quell+ or Kenshō?

Quell+ ships an update every 4 months, and Kenshō every 2 months. Most recently, Quell+ was updated on November 1, 2026 and Kenshō on November 2, 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.*