# Reversion vs PiKuBo

The clearest difference is price: PiKuBo at Free against Reversion's $0.99. Reversion's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and review sentiment (100% vs 87%). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

PiKuBo is free to download; Reversion costs $0.99 up front. PiKuBo sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Reversion asks for nothing beyond the download.

Reversion ships an update every 2 months, PiKuBo monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reversion | PiKuBo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pikubo-3d-nonogram-puzzles/id6467725326/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **90** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 86.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 9 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon Frost](https://appshunter.io/developer/558265422) | [Daniel Benito](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566105796) |

## What reviewers say

### Reversion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reversion/id558265419)

A unique match-3 puzzle game with an innovative swipe-to-reverse mechanic. Explore five distinct game modes, from timed challenges to word-based puzzles, with power-ups and leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Swipe to reverse tiles, Five game modes (Classic, Arcade, Fusion, Pure, Linguist), Power-up tiles, Game Center leaderboards and achievements, Universal app support, Ultra-smooth animations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### PiKuBo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pikubo-3d-nonogram-puzzles/id6467725326)

This app offers a unique 3D twist on classic nonogram puzzles. Players reveal hidden shapes by strategically removing blocks from a cube. It features over 400 puzzles, adaptive controls, and a logic-based gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Over 400 3D puzzles, Logic-based gameplay, Adaptive one-handed controls, Save progress, Customizable markers, Portrait and landscape modes

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puzzle Pack 02 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 03 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 14 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 13 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 12 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 11 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 09 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 08 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 07 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 06 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 05 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 04 | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative 3D nonogram puzzle concept
- 🎮 Engaging and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive and well-designed user interface
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visual presentation
- 💰 Affordable pricing for puzzle packs ($0.99 each)

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Timer system feels rushed and stressful
- ❤️ Heart/lives system frustrating for some players
- 🐛 Occasional accidental block touches
- 🔧 Controls reset when rotating puzzle
- 💸 Pricing model requires multiple purchases for full content

**Reported bugs**

- In-app purchase error preventing pack purchases
- Purchase not received after payment
- Support email bouncing back
- Color contrast issue in Pack 12 (blue on blue)
- Inability to expose enough blocks at certain angles for decision-making

**Requested features**

- More puzzle packs released more frequently
- Undo button for accidental moves
- Save progress mid-puzzle
- Ability to move puzzle around (pan feature)
- Full 360-degree rotation capability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reversion free?

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

### Is PiKuBo free?

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

### Do Reversion or PiKuBo have ads?

Neither Reversion nor PiKuBo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reversion or PiKuBo?

Reversion ships an update every 2 months, and PiKuBo monthly. Most recently, Reversion was updated on September 2, 2026 and PiKuBo on October 10, 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.*