Comparison

Hundreds vs Aura

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

Head to head
About

Hundreds

A minimalist puzzle game where players must grow circles to at least 100 points without them colliding. It offers over 100 unique challenges with elegant graphics and an original soundtrack. Designed for a wide age range, it requires both quick reflexes and strategic thinking.

Highlights
  • Grow circles to 100 points
  • Avoid circle collisions
  • Over 100 unique puzzles
  • Elegant minimalist graphics
  • Mesmerizing original soundtrack
  • iCloud progress sync
Features
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Simple in concept, deep in design, Hundreds is a puzzle game that requires quick fingers and deep thinking. Editor's Choice, #3 iPad App, #5 iPhone App! "Five stars out of five!" ~ TouchArcade, Mac|Life, Gamezebo, SlideToPlay, 148Apps, GameSaku, AppStorm, PixelsApp and more DESIGNED FOR AGES 2 TO 222 The goal of Hundreds: Grow at least 100 points between the circles in each puzzle. Circles turn red and volatile while being grown and if they collide, it's game over. It's that easy. UNWIND YOUR MIND ◉ Over 100 unique puzzles - no filler! ◉ Elegant, minimalist graphics ◉ Mesmerizing original soundtrack ◉ Sync progress via iCloud ACCOLADES “This is a game that challenges your brain and your fingertips... and, so far, the best new game of the young new year.” ~ The New York Times “For a video game, this is nearly unprecedented—and a more complex accomplishment than it seems.” ~ The Atlantic “A stylish-yet-minimal puzzle game... It's hard to explain, but genuinely hypnotic to play.” ~ The Guardian “Most games on my iOS devices fall into the “puzzle” genre, but few of them possess the style and thoughtful design of Hundreds.” ~ Wired “...it took the iPad to unlock the true potential of Hundreds.” ~ Paste Magazine “Hundreds is a well crafted time killer, and like its predecessor Canabalt, impressively crafted, if often frustrating. For those seeking a stylish, challenging puzzle game, it’s worth every penny.” ~ Boing Boing “Hundreds is every multi-touch puzzle game I ever wanted all at the same time.” ~ Zach Gage - Creator of SpellTower ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Hundreds is a Universal App with support for most devices, including iPhone 4, iPhone 5, iPhone6, iPhone6+, and all iPads.

About

Aura

Features
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Find the pattern. Follow the glow. Aura is a meditative puzzle game where every level hides a secret rule. Glowing dots mark the seeds — your job is to discover which cells belong to the pattern and light them up. Start simple. A line. A mirror. A diamond. As you play, new rules reveal themselves. Some are obvious. Some will surprise you. All are satisfying to solve. No timers. No penalties. Just you and the pattern. Free to try. Unlock the full journey with a single purchase — no ads, no subscriptions.

Screenshots

Hundreds4 screens
Aura4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Aura at Free against Hundreds's $2.99. Aura also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). Hundreds's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads 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

Aura is free to download; Hundreds costs $2.99 up front. Aura sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hundreds asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hundreds ships an update every 3 weeks, Aura daily. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hundreds versus Aura: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHundredsAura
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFinjiNiclas Lindahl

Bugs and requests

Hundreds

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezing or crashing on launch
  • Inability to progress past certain levels
  • Saved progress being unexpectedly wiped

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to disable music
  • Syncing progress across devices
  • Level creator and community sharing
  • Clearer explanations for in-game mechanics

Aura

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Hundreds

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Aura

One-time1
  • Unlock Aura$2.99

Questions

Is Hundreds free?
Hundreds costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aura free?
Aura is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hundreds or Aura have ads?
Neither Hundreds nor Aura shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hundreds or Aura?
Hundreds ships an update every 3 weeks, and Aura daily. Most recently, Hundreds was updated on October 15, 2026 and Aura on October 1, 2026.

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