Comparison

Windosill vs GNOG

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Windosill

Explore a toy-like dream world filled with ten interactive vistas. This app combines puzzle elements, a physics sandbox, and a living picture book, encouraging playful discovery. It's designed for a single, immersive experience suitable for both children and adults.

Highlights
  • Ten mysterious vistas
  • Animated, interactive world
  • Puzzle game elements
  • Physics toy box
  • Living picture-book experience
  • Playful investigation
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Explore a dream-like world of ten mysterious vistas in this touchscreen classic. Equal parts puzzle game, physics toy box, and living picture-book, Windosill's animated, interactive world is meticulously constructed to reward playful investigation. Designed to be experienced in a single sitting (anywhere between 20 minutes and 2 hours), Windosill is suitable for curious children and imaginative adults alike.

About

GNOG

Explore miniature worlds hidden within charming monster heads in this tactile 3D puzzle game. Manipulate toys and secrets by pointing, clicking, and interacting with the environment. Discover hidden secrets and enjoy an immersive experience, with optional augmented reality support.

Highlights
  • 3D puzzle gameplay
  • Tactile toy-like monster heads
  • Explore hidden worlds
  • Point, click, grab, poke, spin, pull interactions
  • Optional AR support
Features
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GNOG is a 3D puzzle game set in a tactile world of toys and secrets. Point, click, grab, poke, spin, pull, and play with uniquely charming monster heads, and explore the hidden worlds inside them. Inspired by real-world toy designs, every GNOG head is a miniature world to discover. GNOG has optional AR support to transform your tabletop into a magical toy box, bringing a new level of tactile, physical interaction to its world.

Screenshots

Windosill4 screens
GNOG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Windosill at 4.7 against GNOG's 4.4. Windosill also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 77%) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). GNOG's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (290 vs 66). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Windosill costs $3.99 and GNOG $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Windosill holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 66 and 290 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Windosill's written reviews are positive against 77% of GNOG's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Windosill ships an update every 2 months, GNOG every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Windosill versus GNOG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWindosillGNOG
Price$3.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.7 (66 ratings) — better4.4 (290 ratings)
Positive reviews91.0% of reviews — better77.0% of reviews
Number of ratings66290 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#168 — better#184
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.610.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB1.5 GB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperVectorparkKO_OP

Customer experience

Windosill

All ratings66 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral3.0%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews188 reviews
Positive91.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative4.8%

GNOG

All ratings290 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews152 reviews
Positive77.0%
Neutral7.2%
Negative15.8%

User reviews

Windosill

From 66 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Quirky and imaginative
  • 👍 Charming and whimsical
  • 👍 Engaging puzzles
  • 👍 Beautiful visuals and art style
  • 👍 Nostalgic and childhood-like experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or compatibility issues
  • ⏱️ Game is too short
  • 💰 Some feel the game is overpriced for the content

GNOG

From 290 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💎 Beautiful graphics and animations
  • 🎶 Excellent soundtrack and audio design
  • 🧠 Challenging and creative puzzles
  • 🎨 Unique and whimsical art style
  • 🕹️ Tactile and engaging gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🕰️ Short gameplay length
  • 🔍 Small UI elements on mobile
  • 🔋 High battery drain
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

Bugs and requests

Windosill

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes on iOS 8
  • Graphical glitches on newer devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Additional puzzles and challenges
  • Longer gameplay experience

GNOG

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels not unlocking after completion
  • Ending animation not triggering
  • Freezing and crashing issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and puzzles
  • Ability to replay completed levels
  • Optimization for older devices

In-app purchases

None

Windosill

No in-app purchases

None

GNOG

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Windosill free?
Windosill costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GNOG free?
GNOG costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Windosill or GNOG?
Windosill is rated higher. Windosill averages 4.7 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while GNOG averages 4.4 from 290 ratings.
Do Windosill or GNOG have ads?
Neither Windosill nor GNOG shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Windosill or GNOG?
Windosill ships an update every 2 months, and GNOG every 3 weeks. Most recently, Windosill was updated on September 29, 2026 and GNOG on September 28, 2026.
Which is more popular, Windosill or GNOG?
Windosill currently peaks at #168 in the App Store charts, and GNOG at #184. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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