# Mancala. vs Everyday Puzzles

The clearest difference is ads: Mancala. at none against Everyday Puzzles's shown. Mancala. also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 49%) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). Everyday Puzzles's advantage is chart position (#3 vs #113) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mancala. sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Everyday Puzzles sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Mancala. against 4.8 for Everyday Puzzles. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37K and 34K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Mancala.'s written reviews are positive against 49% of Everyday Puzzles's.

Mancala. ships an update every 2 months, Everyday Puzzles every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mancala. | Everyday Puzzles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mancala/id615261740/reviews) | **[4.8 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everyday-puzzles-mini-games/id1580601028/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37K** | 34K |
| Positive reviews | **79.8% of reviews** | 49.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #113 | **#3** |
| Size | 85 MB | 298 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergey Skosyrev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1141722489) | [Fanatee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1231085076) |

## What reviewers say

### Mancala.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mancala/id615261740)

**Currently charting:** #113 Top Free · Trivia, #140 Top Grossing · Trivia (US App Store)

Experience Mancala, an ancient strategy board game. Move marbles counter-clockwise, aiming to collect the most in your home hole. Enjoy a classic game of skill and foresight.

**Highlights:** Ancient board game gameplay, Counter-clockwise marble movement, Strategic home hole collection, Simple rules, deep strategy, Single-player game

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 55 diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 90 diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Features | $4.99 | one-time |
| 150 diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Avalanche Advanced Features | $4.99 | one-time |
| 145 diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 180 diamonds | $6.99 | one-time |
| 350 diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 750 diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Well-built app
- 👍 Enjoyable to play
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great to learn
- 👍 Fast gameplay for practice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 AI too easy to beat
- 💰 Paid version required for more features
- 💰 Hints/diamonds cost money
- 🤔 Confusing rules and gameplay
- 🤔 Predictable AI patterns

**Reported bugs**

- Hint button not working properly
- Peg solitaire mode has unsolvable levels

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Difficulty settings for AI
- Earn in-game currency through gameplay
- More single-player modes and puzzles
- Clearer in-app instructions and rules


### Everyday Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everyday-puzzles-mini-games/id1580601028)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Free · Trivia, #11 Top Free · Word, #17 Top Grossing · Trivia, #48 Top Grossing · Word, #186 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

This app offers a variety of word puzzles and brain teasers, including daily challenges and an archive of past puzzles. Engage in games like word chains, cryptograms, and crosswords to improve your vocabulary and deduction skills. Track your progress with streaks, XP levels, and unlockable rewards.

**Highlights:** Multiple word puzzle games in one app, Daily puzzles and archive access, XP levels and rewards system, Streak tracking for motivation, Variety of game modes (Word Chain, Cryptogram, Crossword, etc.), Missions and collectible badges, Social features for challenges and sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 DAY PREMIUM | $0.99 | one-time |
| VIP UPGRADE | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins - Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP PLAYER | $9.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM PACK 2 | $12.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM FOREVER | $13.99 | one-time |
| VIP PLAYER | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coins - Pack 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| VIP PLAYER | $24.99 | one-time |
| Coins - Pack 3 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great variety of puzzles
- 👍 Challenging but fun games
- 💡 Unlimited puzzle options
- 🎯 Helps train the brain

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Too many ads
- 🤔 Obscure/confusing connections in some puzzles
- 🤯 Frustrating move limits on certain games
- 🕰️ Slow reward/progress animations

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing/crashing issues
- Inconsistent ad behavior
- Incorrect/nonsensical crossword clues

**Requested features**

- Difficulty settings for puzzles
- Offline play option
- Ability to customize game order
- Improved Sudoku puzzles with unique solutions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mancala. free?

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

### Is Everyday Puzzles free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mancala. or Everyday Puzzles?

Everyday Puzzles is rated higher. Mancala. averages 4.7 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while Everyday Puzzles averages 4.8 from 34K ratings.

### Do Mancala. or Everyday Puzzles have ads?

Everyday Puzzles shows ads; Mancala. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mancala. or Everyday Puzzles?

Mancala. ships an update every 2 months, and Everyday Puzzles every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mancala. was updated on November 5, 2026 and Everyday Puzzles on November 5, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Mancala. or Everyday Puzzles?

Mancala. currently peaks at #113 in the App Store charts, and Everyday Puzzles at #3. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*