# Find the Difference! vs Phil The Pill

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Phil The Pill at none against Find the Difference!'s 8. Phil The Pill also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Find the Difference!'s advantage is ratings volume (691 vs 48). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Find the Difference! sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Phil The Pill asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Find the Difference! against 4.6 for Phil The Pill. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Find the Difference! has 691 ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Find the Difference!'s written reviews are positive against 60% of Phil The Pill's.

Find the Difference! ships an update every 3 months, Phil The Pill every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Find the Difference! | Phil The Pill |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (691 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-the-difference/id587004699/reviews)** | [4.6 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phil-the-pill/id630845514/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **691** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | **67.5% of reviews** | 59.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 65 MB | 260 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Leszek Szary](https://appshunter.io/developer/464282200) | [Curious Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/309017449) |

## What reviewers say

### Find the Difference!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-the-difference/id587004699)

Engage in a classic spot-the-difference puzzle game. Compare two nearly identical images and find the subtle variations. Enjoy a relaxing experience with beautiful photos and multiple game modes.

**Highlights:** Spot subtle image differences, Beautiful photos in categories, Timed and untimed game modes, Global leaderboards, Hundreds of puzzles, Suitable for all ages

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Food | Free | one-time |
| Flowers And Plants | Free | one-time |
| Landscapes | Free | one-time |
| Cities | Free | one-time |
| Winter | Free | one-time |
| Summer | Free | one-time |
| Autumn | Free | one-time |
| Hints | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging find-the-difference gameplay
- 💰 Free to play with optional paid categories
- 🧠 Good mental exercise for brain and eyes
- ⏱️ Flexible timer and unlimited mode options
- 🎨 Nice selection of pictures and categories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😤 Difficulty level too high for some users
- 🔁 Repetitive images and limited puzzle variety
- ⏰ Timer creates stress instead of relaxation
- 🔍 Differences are too subtle or small
- 📱 Text is too small to read comfortably

**Reported bugs**

- App stays in center of computer screen
- Spelling mistake penalty causes restart
- Inconsistent difficulty across puzzles

**Requested features**

- New images and puzzles added regularly
- Help or hints button for difficult puzzles
- Display of missed differences after game completion
- Option to disable timer completely
- Background music available on iTunes


### Phil The Pill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phil-the-pill/id630845514)

Embark on an action-puzzle adventure as a brave pillbug hero. Navigate 96 challenging levels, using unique touch-screen mechanics to defeat a stink bug invasion and save your kingdom. Experience a blend of classic gameplay with modern controls for pure, engaging fun.

**Highlights:** Action puzzle adventure gameplay, 96 challenging levels, Unique touch-screen controls, Classic game inspiration, Engaging storyline

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful artwork and animation
- 💡 Creative and unique gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles
- 😂 Funny and humorous content
- 🎮 Addictive and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashing and freezing
- 🕹️ Awful and unresponsive controls (for many)
- 💰 Paywall and coin collection for progression
- ⏳ Long loading times
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes regularly
- Doesn't load first level
- Game crashes on first stage
- Game glitches and closes
- Force closes every time

**Requested features**

- Improve control responsiveness
- Fix crashing and freezing bugs
- Rebalance coin collection/progression
- Add more levels or content
- Make the game less tedious


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Find the Difference! free?

Find the Difference! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Phil The Pill free?

Phil The Pill is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Find the Difference! or Phil The Pill?

Find the Difference! is rated higher. Find the Difference! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 691 ratings, while Phil The Pill averages 4.6 from 48 ratings.

### Do Find the Difference! or Phil The Pill have ads?

Neither Find the Difference! nor Phil The Pill shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Find the Difference! or Phil The Pill?

Find the Difference! ships an update every 3 months, and Phil The Pill every 2 months. Most recently, Find the Difference! was updated on October 23, 2026 and Phil The Pill on October 23, 2026.

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