Wither vs PiKuBo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wither
Explore a minimalist universe where particles become trickier as you progress, offering greater rewards for clearing levels. Test your mind and reflexes to reach a state of nirvana. Discover constellations and enjoy a relaxing yet challenging experience.
- Minimalist universe exploration
- Challenging particle minds
- 20 unique levels
- Brain training potential
- No locked levels
- 15 color schemes
- Low battery consumption
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The deeper you dive into this minimalist universe, the trickier the minds of the particles will act. But the greater the reward will be when clearing a level. Is your mind as strong as a titan's? Are your reflexes as sharp as a ray of light? If so, you might just be able to reach nirvana - a state where you are not reborn into the universe, over and over again. Get ready to meet all the constellations. They long for you... Highlights: * Relaxing, yet challenging * 20 different levels, designed to make you smile * Possibly trains your brain? * No locked levels. Play the ones you like. * No ads * No in-app purchases * 15 different color schemes. We hope you will find one you like :) * Low battery consumption * Old school
PiKuBo
Engage in a unique 3D puzzle game where you reveal shapes by strategically removing blocks from a cube. Enjoy hundreds of logic-based puzzles with adaptive controls and soothing music. Unlock more challenges through in-app purchases.
- Hundreds of 3D nonogram puzzles
- Logic-based solving, no guesswork
- Adaptive one-handed controls
- Customizable markers with four colors
- Soothing bossa nova background music
- Portrait and landscape viewing modes
- Family sharing for level packs
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Dive into the delightful world of PiKuBo, a captivating puzzle game that brings the excitement of cubic nonograms to your iOS device. With a unique twist on a beloved classic, PiKuBo challenges you to carve out shapes from a larger cube by removing unnecessary blocks. You can think of it as a 3D Minesweeper. • Interactive Puzzle Fun: Engage with over 500 puzzles, each offering a cute shape to uncover. • Adaptive Controls: Whether you’re right-handed or left-handed, our controls are designed for easy, one-handed play. • Progress at Your Pace: Save your progress effortlessly and return to solve puzzles whenever it suits you. • No Guesswork Needed: All puzzles are solvable through logic alone—perfect for puzzle purists! • Customizable Markers: Use up to four paint colors to mark and manage your strategy without losing track of your solution. • Immersive Experience: Enjoy soothing bossa nova tunes that enhance your puzzle-solving ambiance, whether at home or on the go. • Flexible Viewing: Choose between portrait or landscape modes to suit your play style. • Shared Fun: Purchase level packs once and share them with your entire family group. • Visual Rewards: Relish the thumbnails of completed puzzles, a colorful testament to your puzzle prowess. Whether you have a few minutes or a few hours, PiKuBo is the perfect game to relax and test your brain. Start solving today! NOTE: The first pack, which consists of 31 puzzles and 5 tutorials, is provided for free. The rest of the packs are available as in-app purchases within the game.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wither at none against PiKuBo's 13. PiKuBo's advantage is device support. On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PiKuBo sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Wither asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Wither | PiKuBo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (95 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 86.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 95 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 97 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Carl Johan Sörman AB | Daniel Benito |
Bugs and requests
Wither
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
PiKuBo
Reported bugs
7 issues- 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
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- Mark/delete button deactivates when rotating puzzle
- Cooldown timer on mark/delete buttons causes frustration
Requested features
15 requests- 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
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- Bundle purchase option for all puzzle packs at discount
- Larger puzzles optimized for iPad
- Difficulty-specific puzzle packs (all expert level)
- Remove or improve timer system
- Remove or improve heart/lives system
- Persistent mark/delete selection across rotations
- Three-state axis selector for slider control
- Double-tap to start puzzle instead of GO button
- Flatten rate option to purchase all future content
- Webpage explaining all settings and features
In-app purchases
Wither
No in-app purchases
PiKuBo
- Puzzle Pack 02$0.99
- Puzzle Pack 03$0.99
- Puzzle Pack 14$0.99
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- Puzzle Pack 13$0.99
- Puzzle Pack 12$0.99
- Puzzle Pack 11$0.99
- Puzzle Pack 10$0.99
- Puzzle Pack 09$0.99
- Puzzle Pack 08$0.99
- Puzzle Pack 07$0.99
- Puzzle Pack 06$0.99
- Puzzle Pack 05$0.99
- Puzzle Pack 04$0.99









