# Blueprint 3D vs The Birdcage 3

Blueprint 3D and The Birdcage 3 both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Blueprint 3D's written reviews are positive against 44% of The Birdcage 3's. Blueprint 3D also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 1.5K). The Birdcage 3's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99). On rating, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

The Birdcage 3 is free to download; Blueprint 3D costs $0.99 up front. Blueprint 3D sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and The Birdcage 3 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Blueprint 3D against 4.7 for The Birdcage 3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.2K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Blueprint 3D's written reviews are positive against 44% of The Birdcage 3's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blueprint 3D | The Birdcage 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blueprint-3d/id456244246/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-birdcage-3/id1591371781/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.2K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | **92.3% of reviews** | 43.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 3.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/669512574) | [MOBIPLAY OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/563180181) |

## What reviewers say

### Blueprint 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blueprint-3d/id456244246)

Engage in a unique 3D motion puzzle game where you rotate abstract shapes to reveal hidden blueprint images. Create your own puzzles from photos and explore over 300 levels across 11 artistic themes with an original soundtrack.

**Highlights:** 3D motion puzzle gameplay, Create puzzles from photos, Over 300 levels, 11 theme packs, Original soundtrack, Trophy room and Game Center support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 5 solutions | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 15 solutions | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Unique and creative concept
- 🧠 Challenges spatial awareness
- 🎨 Ability to create custom puzzles
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Puzzles can become repetitive
- 🤔 Difficulty progression could be improved
- 🤔 Limited level variety

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- More level packs and difficulty options
- Ability to save and share custom puzzles
- Improved tutorial and instructions


### The Birdcage 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-birdcage-3/id1591371781)

Embark on a puzzle-adventure to free birds across four distinct worlds. Solve intricate riddles, find hidden clues, and uncover untold tales in visually stunning environments. Your puzzle-solving skills are needed to save these avian companions.

**Highlights:** Mind-bending puzzles, Four unique worlds to explore, Hidden clue discovery, Untold story progression, Stunning hand-crafted graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cyber Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Steam Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| All-in Pack (+ no Ads) | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Wow
- 👍 Great game
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals
- 🎶 Excellent music and sound effects
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🤯 Frustrating bugs and issues
- 💰 Paywall for hints and full version
- 🤔 Puzzles not always intuitive
- 🌇 Repetitive or uninteresting levels

**Reported bugs**

- Sliding puzzles not functioning properly
- Screen going black and losing progress
- Levels not saving or resetting progress
- Incompatibility issues on certain devices
- Misleading or incorrect in-game hints

**Requested features**

- Add ability to examine inventory items
- Improve hint system to be more helpful
- Implement better progress saving and loading
- Add more variety and complexity to puzzles
- Optimize performance to reduce crashes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blueprint 3D free?

Blueprint 3D costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is The Birdcage 3 free?

The Birdcage 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Blueprint 3D or The Birdcage 3?

Blueprint 3D is rated higher. Blueprint 3D averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while The Birdcage 3 averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Blueprint 3D or The Birdcage 3 have ads?

The Birdcage 3 shows ads; Blueprint 3D does not.

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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.*