# Islands in the Stream vs Iterative Puzzle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Iterative Puzzle at none against Islands in the Stream's 7. Iterative Puzzle also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Islands in the Stream sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Iterative Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Iterative Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Islands in the Stream | Iterative Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/islands-in-the-stream/id571234122/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iterative-puzzle/id1608408713/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 20 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stanley Lam](https://appshunter.io/developer/453164363) | [其跃 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/660989470) |

## What reviewers say

### Islands in the Stream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/islands-in-the-stream/id571234122)

A logic puzzle game where you paint grids blue or white following specific island and stream rules. Offers over 500 unique puzzles across three sizes and time trial modes.

**Highlights:** Over 500 unique puzzles, 3 different grid sizes, 3 Time Trial modes, Record best completion times, Hint system for uncompleted islands, Leaderboards for Time Trial

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Regular Pack 1 (5x5 to 10x10) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Regular Pack 2 (5x5 to 10x10) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 7x7 Mania Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10x10 Mania Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Packs | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |


### Iterative Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iterative-puzzle/id1608408713)

Engage your mind with a unique logic puzzle game. Place numbered discs on a hexagonal grid, inferring patterns based on edge clues. Each move iteratively changes surrounding squares, challenging your reasoning skills to recreate the target pattern.

**Highlights:** Hexagonal grid gameplay, Logical reasoning puzzles, Inferential gameplay, Iterative pattern restoration, Number-based clues

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Islands in the Stream free?

Islands in the Stream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Iterative Puzzle free?

Iterative Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Islands in the Stream or Iterative Puzzle?

Iterative Puzzle is rated higher. Islands in the Stream averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Iterative Puzzle averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Islands in the Stream or Iterative Puzzle have ads?

Both Islands in the Stream and Iterative Puzzle show ads.

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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.*