# iMaki vs KAMI 2

The clearest difference is price: KAMI 2 at Free against iMaki's $0.99. KAMI 2 also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 5). iMaki's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

KAMI 2 is free to download; iMaki costs $0.99 up front. KAMI 2 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. iMaki asks for nothing beyond the download.

iMaki holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KAMI 2 has 15K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of iMaki's written reviews are positive against 84% of KAMI 2's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iMaki | KAMI 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imaki/id554811922/reviews)** | [4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kami-2/id1133161444/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 83.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 5 MB | 396 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dennis Birch](https://appshunter.io/developer/554811925) | [State of Play Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/494615574) |

## What reviewers say

### iMaki

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imaki/id554811922)

Score points by strategically removing groups of same-colored tiles. Advance through increasingly challenging levels by clearing enough tiles. Utilize special tools to aid your decisions and customize the game's appearance.

**Highlights:** Strategic tile removal, Score multiplier for larger groups, Level progression, In-game tools, Appearance customization, Cross-device play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### KAMI 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kami-2/id1133161444)

This game challenges players to fill each puzzle with a single color using the fewest moves possible. It offers over 100 handcrafted puzzles, daily challenges, and the ability to create and share your own designs.

**Highlights:** Hand-crafted puzzles, Single color flood mechanic, Fewest moves challenge, Daily challenges, User-generated puzzles, Puzzle builder

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Palettes 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Palettes 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Palettes 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 75 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Beautiful visuals and soothing audio
- 🧠 Challenging and brain-stimulating puzzles
- 🔍 Ability to create and publish custom puzzles
- 🕰️ Relaxing and calming gameplay experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive use of ads and in-app purchases for hints
- 🐛 Connectivity issues and server problems
- 🤯 Difficulty spike in later levels with no free hints
- 📱 Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Reported bugs**

- Daily puzzles not loading or resetting incorrectly
- User-created puzzles not saving or syncing properly
- App freezing or crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Earn free hints through gameplay achievements
- Option to undo moves or restart puzzles
- Improved puzzle search and discovery
- Colorblind accessibility features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iMaki free?

iMaki costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is KAMI 2 free?

KAMI 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iMaki or KAMI 2?

iMaki is rated higher. iMaki averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while KAMI 2 averages 4.7 from 15K ratings.

### Do iMaki or KAMI 2 have ads?

KAMI 2 shows ads; iMaki does not.

### Which is updated more often, iMaki or KAMI 2?

iMaki ships an update every 2 months, and KAMI 2 every 2 months. Most recently, iMaki was updated on June 1, 2026 and KAMI 2 on October 20, 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.*