# Five vs PuzzleBits 2

The clearest difference is price: PuzzleBits 2 at Free against Five's $2.99. PuzzleBits 2 also leads on iOS requirement (8.1 vs 12.0). Five's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (179 vs 59). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

PuzzleBits 2 is free to download; Five costs $2.99 up front. PuzzleBits 2 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Five asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Five against 4.8 for PuzzleBits 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 179 and 59 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Five's written reviews are positive against 90% of PuzzleBits 2's.

Five ships an update every 3 months, PuzzleBits 2 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Five | PuzzleBits 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/five-o-deluxe/id399572385/reviews) | **[4.8 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzlebits-2/id1055390726/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **179** | 59 |
| Positive reviews | **91.7% of reviews** | 89.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 12 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Curt Stein](https://appshunter.io/developer/290225855) | [Little White Bear Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/286331903) |

## What reviewers say

### Five

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/five-o-deluxe/id399572385)

A strategic board game where players place number tiles to form sequences that sum to multiples of five. Compete against others online or locally, or test your skills against AI opponents. Offers hints and bonus squares for higher scores.

**Highlights:** Numerical crossword-style gameplay, Online multiplayer, Local pass-and-play for up to 4 players, Single player vs. AI, Hints system, Bonus squares for extra points

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🧠 Keeps the mind sharp
- ⏱️ Quick to play
- 🕹️ Addictive gameplay
- 🔢 Scrabble-like with numbers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🤖 Perceived AI cheating on higher difficulties
- 🤝 Limited online/multiplayer features
- 🔕 Annoying notification sounds
- 🔍 Lack of transparency in tile distribution

**Reported bugs**

- Notification badge issues
- Games getting 'frozen' and unable to be removed
- Compatibility problems with newer OS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to chat with opponents
- Option to play with different target numbers (not just multiples of 5)
- Tile swap functionality
- Automatic forfeit for inactive players
- Ranking/leaderboard system


### PuzzleBits 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzlebits-2/id1055390726)

Engage with a whimsical puzzle game featuring colorful pieces that fit together to form new shapes. Enjoy hundreds of unique piece designs and playful animations. A free hint option is available to assist you.

**Highlights:** 500 new puzzles, Hundreds of unique piece shapes, Playful animations, Soundtrack, Free hint option

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 hints | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 hints | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Five free?

Five costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PuzzleBits 2 free?

PuzzleBits 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Five or PuzzleBits 2?

PuzzleBits 2 is rated higher. Five averages 4.8 out of 5 from 179 ratings, while PuzzleBits 2 averages 4.8 from 59 ratings.

### Do Five or PuzzleBits 2 have ads?

Neither Five nor PuzzleBits 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Five or PuzzleBits 2?

Five ships an update every 3 months, and PuzzleBits 2 every 5 months. Most recently, Five was updated on November 10, 2026 and PuzzleBits 2 on November 6, 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.*