# Differences+ vs Cruise

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Differences+ at 92% against Cruise's 27%. Differences+ also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). Cruise's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Differences+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cruise sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cruise holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cruise has 855 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 92% of Differences+'s written reviews are positive against 27% of Cruise's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Differences+ ships an update every 6 months, Cruise fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Differences+ | Cruise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/differences-plus/id416159059/reviews) | **[4.7 (855 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruise-find-the-differences/id1550249285/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **855** |
| Positive reviews | **91.7% of reviews** | 26.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 109 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrey Andreev](https://appshunter.io/developer/407709659) | [Smart Project GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462157824) |

## What reviewers say

### Differences+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/differences-plus/id416159059)

Spot the subtle differences between two seemingly identical images before time runs out. Tap on discrepancies to identify them, but be careful as incorrect taps deduct time. Enjoy a challenging and engaging visual puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** Identify differences between two photos, Tap to select differences, Timer with optional mode, Time deduction for incorrect touches, Full version with improvements

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and relaxing game
- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 💎 Beautiful and varied images
- ⏱️ Enjoyable time-killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Upgrade issues (doesn't unlock full version)
- 🚫 Repeated puzzles in paid version
- 💸 Concerns about developer abandoning the app

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Restore purchases not working
- Ads covering top of puzzle

**Requested features**

- More levels and new puzzles
- Ability to compete against others
- Difficulty settings


### Cruise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruise-find-the-differences/id1550249285)

Engage in real-time difference-finding challenges against other players. Explore vibrant locations, collect treasures, and unlock characters. Participate in exciting events to climb leaderboards and earn rewards.

**Highlights:** Real-time multiplayer challenges, Item restoration and collection, Unlockable characters, Exciting in-game events, Leaderboard rankings

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $1.99 | one-time |
| 380 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 130 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1300 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1100 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins Safe | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2800 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5800 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Mind-blowing experience
- 🎮 Fun and easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing and crashes
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-progress model
- 🕰️ Difficulty increases to force in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing after hundreds of games
- Losing progress due to connection errors
- Stuck on daily bonus and unable to progress

**Requested features**

- Fix freezing and crashing issues
- Reduce reliance on in-app purchases for progression
- Improve reward system and balance difficulty


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Differences+ free?

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

### Is Cruise free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Differences+ or Cruise?

Cruise is rated higher. Differences+ averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Cruise averages 4.7 from 855 ratings.

### Do Differences+ or Cruise have ads?

Neither Differences+ nor Cruise shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Differences+ or Cruise?

Differences+ ships an update every 6 months, and Cruise fortnightly. Most recently, Differences+ was updated on October 23, 2026 and Cruise on October 25, 2026.

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