# Diversion vs Save The Puppies

The clearest difference is rating: Diversion at 4.7 against Save The Puppies's 4.4. Diversion also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 28) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Save The Puppies's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Diversion sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Save The Puppies sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Diversion holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Diversion has 1.4K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Diversion's written reviews are positive against 83% of Save The Puppies's.

Diversion ships an update monthly, Save The Puppies every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Diversion | Save The Puppies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diversion/id391033290/reviews)** | [4.4 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-puppies/id546667772/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | **92.7% of reviews** | 82.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 323 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ezone.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/283905453) | [THQ Nordic Mobile GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316574911) |

## What reviewers say

### Diversion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diversion/id391033290)

Embark on a thrilling platform running adventure with hundreds of levels and characters to unlock. Navigate diverse worlds, overcome challenging obstacles, and engage in boss battles. Experience dynamic gameplay that changes with every play.

**Highlights:** 255+ levels of platform running action, 9 unique worlds, 700+ unlockable characters, Boss battles, Hover board gameplay, Diverse obstacles and hazards

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10,000 Gem Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 10 Save Tokens | $3.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Gem Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| 100 Save Tokens | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1,000,000 Gem Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Save Tokens | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Unique and creative visuals
- 🕹️ Simple and intuitive controls
- 🕰️ Nostalgic and memorable gameplay
- 💯 Excellent value for the price
- 🎮 Highly addictive and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Difficulty finding the game again after a long time
- 🕹️ Hover world controls can be frustrating
- 💰 Desire for more free content/levels

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on certain devices
- Audio issues after updates
- Compatibility problems with newer OS versions

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds to explore
- Ability to save progress and continue later
- Improved hover world controls and mechanics
- Multiplayer or competitive modes


### Save The Puppies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-puppies/id546667772)

Embark on a charming puzzle adventure to rescue adorable puppies from a mean dogcatcher. Navigate colorful labyrinths, overcome obstacles, and use clever object interactions to free your tiny friends. Discover hidden gold bones for bonus points in this fun and frustration-free game.

**Highlights:** Puzzle through colorful labyrinths, Overcome obstacles to free puppies, Use objects for rescue, Find hidden gold bones, 150 exiting levels, Unlimited undo function, Unlockable solutions

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Keys | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Steps | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐶 Cute puppies and graphics
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles
- 💖 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Highly recommended
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable for children

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Limited steps/moves
- 💸 In-app purchases/ads
- ⚠️ Intrusive ads
- 📉 Long wait for steps refill
- 🚫 Game crashes/shuts down

**Reported bugs**

- Sudden shutdowns/crashes
- Game not opening
- Ads causing crashes
- Banner ad blocking gameplay
- Unexpected charges

**Requested features**

- Improve movement controls
- Add more levels
- More puppy variety
- Add Game Center support
- Option to remove ads permanently


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Diversion free?

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

### Is Save The Puppies free?

Save The Puppies is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Diversion or Save The Puppies?

Diversion is rated higher. Diversion averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Save The Puppies averages 4.4 from 28 ratings.

### Do Diversion or Save The Puppies have ads?

Neither Diversion nor Save The Puppies shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Diversion or Save The Puppies?

Diversion ships an update monthly, and Save The Puppies every 3 months. Most recently, Diversion was updated on November 6, 2026 and Save The Puppies on November 3, 2026.

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