# Albert vs Play

The clearest difference is price: Play at Free against Albert's $5.99. Play also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months). Albert's advantage is review sentiment (94% vs 82%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Play is free to download; Albert costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Albert against 4.2 for Play. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 87 and 154 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Albert's written reviews are positive against 82% of Play's.

Albert ships an update every 9 months, Play monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Albert | Play |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/albert/id412786607/reviews) | **[4.2 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-doh-world/id6692621197/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 87 | **154** |
| Positive reviews | **94.2% of reviews** | 82.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 171 MB | 1.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fingerlab](https://appshunter.io/developer/412786610) | [Scary Beasties Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/316585523) |

## What reviewers say

### Albert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/albert/id412786607)

Embark on a day-long adventure with a charming character, completing 20 unique, hand-painted levels. Utilize your device's features like the microphone and accelerometer to solve puzzles and find hidden treasures. This visually stunning game offers an immersive experience for kids and adults alike.

**Highlights:** 20 unique paper-made adventures, 24 hidden treasures, Original graphic and sound design, Holographic and 3D effects, Utilizes device features (mic, accelerometer, multi-touch), Multiple languages

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Unique and creative mini-games
- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful and charming visuals
- 🎶 Enjoyable soundtrack
- 🤗 Great for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕹️ Some mini-games are too difficult
- 💰 Need to pay for additional levels
- 🔇 No option to mute audio
- 🔁 Not enough variety in mini-games

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes and freezes
- Issues with touch/motion controls

**Requested features**

- More mini-games and levels
- Ability to mute audio
- Difficulty options for mini-games
- Expanded content and updates


### Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-doh-world/id6692621197)

This app invites kids to unlock their imagination through creative activities and fun games. Explore a world, create characters and animals, customize their looks, and keep them happy with various entertainment options. Regular content updates ensure endless creative possibilities.

**Highlights:** Explore and expand your world, Create and bring characters to life, Customize character outfits and hair, Design and play with Play-Doh animals, Engage in mini-games and activities, Collect rewards and unlock new content

**Features:** With Apple Arcade, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 No ads
- 👍 Good game
- 👍 Love the customization options
- 👍 Straightforward and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches with hair design
- 🔍 Needs more games/content

**Reported bugs**

- Hair design glitches

**Requested features**

- Custom home design
- Customizable pet beds
- Customizable flowers
- Supermarket with custom products


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Albert free?

Albert costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Play free?

Play is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Albert or Play?

Play is rated higher. Albert averages 4.2 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Play averages 4.2 from 154 ratings.

### Do Albert or Play have ads?

Neither Albert nor Play shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Albert or Play?

Albert ships an update every 9 months, and Play monthly. Most recently, Albert was updated on October 24, 2026 and Play on October 24, 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.*