# Save The Pencil vs The Conspiracy

The clearest difference is price: The Conspiracy at Free against Save The Pencil's $2.99. The Conspiracy also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). Save The Pencil's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (83% vs 50%). On rating and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

The Conspiracy is free to download; Save The Pencil costs $2.99 up front. Save The Pencil sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and The Conspiracy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.4 for Save The Pencil against 3.5 for The Conspiracy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Save The Pencil has 65 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Save The Pencil's written reviews are positive against 50% of The Conspiracy's.

Save The Pencil ships an update every 6 weeks, The Conspiracy every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Save The Pencil | The Conspiracy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.4 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-pencil/id475708666/reviews) | **[3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-conspiracy/id1087693505/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **65** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **82.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 107 MB | 486 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Perfect Dimension](https://appshunter.io/developer/448146469) | [Aleksandar Andreev](https://appshunter.io/developer/597079503) |

## What reviewers say

### Save The Pencil

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-pencil/id475708666)

Guide a pencil lead through challenging puzzles by drawing precise routes. Avoid stationery hazards and defeat bosses across numerous levels. Earn in-game currency for helpful extras in this remastered puzzle adventure.

**Highlights:** 120 handcrafted campaign levels, 50 bonus levels, Collect three stars per level, Dodge stationery hazards, Boss battles at chapter ends, Earn and spend blue dots for extras, Remastered artwork and audio

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 Blue Dot Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Blue Dot Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Blue Dot Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Blue Dot Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Challenging but rewarding levels
- 💎 Cute and creative visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Unresponsive controls and delayed input
- 💰 Paywall for additional content

**Reported bugs**

- Rulers and obstacles glitching out
- App crashing on launch or during gameplay
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Improved touch sensitivity
- Ability to skip difficult levels


### The Conspiracy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-conspiracy/id1087693505)

Embark on a detective adventure to uncover a global plot and save the world. Solve puzzles and piece together clues in a race against time. This narrative-driven game challenges your intellect and decision-making skills.

**Highlights:** Detective adventure gameplay, Puzzle solving, Complex narrative, Voiced and subtitled dialogue, Race against time, Expose global plot

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Game Unlocked | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Save The Pencil free?

Save The Pencil costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is The Conspiracy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Save The Pencil or The Conspiracy?

The Conspiracy is rated higher. Save The Pencil averages 3.4 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while The Conspiracy averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Save The Pencil or The Conspiracy have ads?

The Conspiracy shows ads; Save The Pencil does not.

### Which is updated more often, Save The Pencil or The Conspiracy?

Save The Pencil ships an update every 6 weeks, and The Conspiracy every 8 months. Most recently, Save The Pencil was updated on November 10, 2026 and The Conspiracy on November 2, 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.*