Comparison

Manic Marble 4 vs Puzzledrome

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

Head to head
About

Manic Marble 4

Navigate challenging 3D mazes by tilting your device, dodging obstacles, and hitting goal times to unlock new levels. Utilize a speed boost with caution or switch to touch controls for a different experience. Compete for high scores on global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Intense 3D graphics and physics
  • Accelerometer-based control
  • Optional touch-based control
  • GameCenter leaderboard support
  • Cross-device compatibility (iPhone/iPad)
  • Turbo boost for speed
Features
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Manic Marble is back with more 3D insanity! Dodge moving obstacles and fly over jumps by tilting and turning your device. Finish the current level in under the goal time to unlock the next one. Need a boost of speed? Hit the "Turbo" button! Be careful - it might send you right off the maze. Features: - Intense 3D graphics and physics (60 frames per second!) - Intuitive accelerometer-based control system - Optional touch-based control - Compete for a Top 10 score with GameCenter leaderboard support - Same app runs on your iPhone and iPad Tips: - Practice controlling your marble on the introductory level. Choose the "calibrate" option to optimize the controls for how you prefer to hold your device. If you don't like the accelerometer control - try switching to touch-based control. - Don't expect to make goal time for a level the first try. Making goal time takes practice and requires completing the level with relatively few mistakes. - If you need to slow down quickly - tilt your device straight back towards you. It's easier to brake when you're not trying to turn. - Use Turbo to get the best possible level time - or make up time lost by falling. Using Turbo is optional - all levels can be beat without using it. Manic Marble 4 has been recoded from scratch using the "Oolong" open source 3D engine. Real Support Got questions? Problems? Just email support@nothinglabs.com.

About

Puzzledrome

This game challenges your mind with unique palindrome puzzles. Swipe tiles to create symmetry in rows and columns, testing your logic and speed. Offers various modes for different playstyles.

Highlights
  • Create palindromic rows and columns
  • 303 challenging puzzles
  • Arcade Mode with timer
  • Free Play Mode
  • Special tiles for added difficulty
  • GameCenter Leaderboards
Features
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"Puzzledrome, the infuriating and brilliant puzzler... If you're a perfectionist this game is absolutely for you, and will no doubt drive you mad in your quest for order." - PocketGamer "definitely one of the most unique “slide and match” puzzle games currently on the digital marketplace. It’s as cool as a Taco Cat" - Gamezebo "Swipe tiles and create glorious symmetry in this inventive visual puzzler." - AppSpy Featured in App Store's "Best New Games" and "What We're Playing" Make every row and column a palindrome in as few moves as possible! Challenge your mind with a game that takes thought, agility, and creative thinking to solve unique palindrome puzzles. Swap the tiles until all of the rows and columns are palindromes, in as few moves as possible. Inspired by symmetry, Sudoku and matching games, Puzzledrome takes tiled based puzzling to the next level! What’s left is right, what’s up is down… * Work your way through 303 challenging puzzles * Race against the clock in Arcade Mode * Play at your own speed in Free Play Mode * Special Tiles add difficulty as you progress * GameCenter Leaderboards palindrome (palin drōm) noun. 1.a word, phrase, or sequence that reads the same backward as forward, e.g., madam, racecar, tacocat, or 2002. Puzzledrome provides the perfect balance of brain teasing challenge and easy to learn puzzling for a captivating game experience you'll want to enjoy again and again. Swipe tiles around until everything lines up just right and you see a perfect palindrome where the tile sequence is the same left to right and up and down. Starting off with a single row of colorful icons, the game teaches you as you go and encourages creativity as you swipe tiles right and left, putting everything in its place. Getting progressively harder, Puzzledrome introduces unique challenges like the shape shifter, stone, and danger tiles that add difficulty to the game.

Screenshots

Manic Marble 41 screens
Puzzledrome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Manic Marble 4 at Free against Puzzledrome's $1.99. Manic Marble 4 also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 67%) and ratings volume (320 vs 15). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Manic Marble 4 is free to download; Puzzledrome costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Manic Marble 4 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manic Marble 4 has 320 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Manic Marble 4's written reviews are positive against 67% of Puzzledrome's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Manic Marble 4 ships an update fortnightly, Puzzledrome every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Manic Marble 4 versus Puzzledrome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterManic Marble 4Puzzledrome
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.3 (320 ratings) — better4.1 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews84.8% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings320 — better15
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.212.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRich OlsonAsinine Games Inc

Customer experience

Manic Marble 4

All ratings320 ratings
Positive82.5%
Neutral7.2%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive84.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative9.5%

Puzzledrome

All ratings15 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral20.0%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

Manic Marble 4

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Level 4 is unfair and rigged
  • Crashes and compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for MFi controllers
  • Disable gyro controls for certain use cases
  • More levels and content
  • Redesign interface and visuals

Puzzledrome

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Manic Marble 4

No in-app purchases

None

Puzzledrome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Manic Marble 4 free?
Manic Marble 4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Puzzledrome free?
Puzzledrome costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Manic Marble 4 or Puzzledrome?
Manic Marble 4 is rated higher. Manic Marble 4 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 320 ratings, while Puzzledrome averages 4.1 from 15 ratings.
Do Manic Marble 4 or Puzzledrome have ads?
Neither Manic Marble 4 nor Puzzledrome shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Manic Marble 4 or Puzzledrome?
Manic Marble 4 ships an update fortnightly, and Puzzledrome every 6 weeks. Most recently, Manic Marble 4 was updated on October 6, 2026 and Puzzledrome on September 24, 2026.

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