Comparison

Save The Pencil vs Stereogram Game

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

Head to head
About

Save The Pencil

Guide a pencil character through a rebellious stationery cupboard by tapping dots to connect them. Solve 120 challenging puzzles across 8 chapters, dodge various stationery enemies, and collect stars to unlock bonus levels and new characters.

Highlights
  • Tap-to-move gameplay
  • 120 challenging puzzles
  • 8 distinct chapters
  • Unlockable bonus levels
  • Collect stars for high scores
  • Dodge stationery enemies
  • Unlock new characters
Features
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Save the Pencil is back, rebuilt and remastered for modern iPhone. Guide HB across the page, connect every dot and keep his lead away from a stationery cupboard full of trouble. Each route is a compact puzzle of timing, precision and planning. FEATURES • 120 handcrafted campaign levels across 8 distinctive paper chapters • 50 additional bonus levels • Collect three stars on every level • Dodge paperclips, spinning rulers, erasers, staples, scissors and more • Take on a unique boss at the end of every chapter • Earn blue dots as you play and spend them on helpful extras • Completely remastered artwork, animation, audio and effects • No third-party advertising Tap a dot, draw your route and save HB's lead. It is join the dots, but not as you know it.

About

Stereogram Game

Explore a world of hidden 3D images with this puzzle game. Train your eyes using two viewing modes and tackle daily challenges. Offers progressive difficulty and a tutorial for beginners.

Highlights
  • Discover hidden 3D images
  • Cross-Eye and Parallel viewing modes
  • Daily stereogram challenges
  • Progressive difficulty levels
  • Tutorial system for beginners
  • Second chance system
Features
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Enter the mesmerizing world of stereograms - where every flat image holds a secret 3D masterpiece waiting to be discovered! This isn't just another puzzle game; it's an adventure that trains your eyes to see the extraordinary. TWO VIEWING MODES Master both Cross-Eye and Parallel viewing techniques to unlock different perspectives of each stereogram. DAILY CHALLENGES Face new stereogram puzzles every day! Each one carefully crafted to provide a unique and engaging experience. KEY FEATURES: Progressive difficulty levels to help you master stereogram viewing Second chance system to help when you're stuck Tutorial system to guide beginners Both Cross-Eye and Parallel viewing support Daily rewards and achievement system Beautiful, high-quality stereogram images that you have never seen before Whether you're a stereogram expert or just starting your journey into the world of 3D hidden images, this game offers the perfect balance of challenge and fun. Train your eyes, challenge your mind, and discover the magic of seeing in 3D! Download now and start uncovering the hidden wonders within each stereogram!

Screenshots

Save The Pencil4 screens
Stereogram Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Stereogram Game at Free against Save The Pencil's $2.99. Stereogram Game also leads on rating (3.6 vs 3.4) and device support (3 vs 1). Save The Pencil's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 56%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Stereogram Game is free to download; Save The Pencil costs $2.99 up front. Save The Pencil sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Stereogram Game sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stereogram Game holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 65 and 22 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Save The Pencil's written reviews are positive against 56% of Stereogram Game's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Save The Pencil ships an update every 6 weeks, Stereogram Game every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Save The Pencil versus Stereogram Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSave The PencilStereogram Game
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.4 (65 ratings)3.6 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.7% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings65 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPerfect DimensionYasin Enes Deliak

Customer experience

Save The Pencil

All ratings65 ratings
Positive56.9%
Neutral4.6%
Negative38.5%
Written reviews312 reviews
Positive82.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative11.2%

Stereogram Game

All ratings21 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Save The Pencil

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Improved touch sensitivity
  • Ability to skip difficult levels

Stereogram Game

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Save The Pencil

One-time4
  • 1,000 Blue Dot Pack$0.99
  • 5,000 Blue Dot Pack$2.99
  • 10,000 Blue Dot Pack$4.99
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  • 50,000 Blue Dot Pack$9.99
5 purchases

Stereogram Game

One-time5
  • 200 Coins$0.29
  • 400 Coins$0.49
  • 1000 Coins$0.99
Show 2 more
  • 2000 Coins$1.59
  • 5000 Coins$1.99

Questions

Is Save The Pencil free?
Save The Pencil costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Stereogram Game free?
Stereogram Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Save The Pencil or Stereogram Game?
Stereogram Game is rated higher. Save The Pencil averages 3.4 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Stereogram Game averages 3.6 from 22 ratings.
Do Save The Pencil or Stereogram Game have ads?
Neither Save The Pencil nor Stereogram Game shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Save The Pencil or Stereogram Game?
Save The Pencil ships an update every 6 weeks, and Stereogram Game every 3 months. Most recently, Save The Pencil was updated on October 17, 2026 and Stereogram Game on October 20, 2026.

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