Comparison

Wither vs PiKuBo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Wither4 screens
PiKuBo4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PiKuBo sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Wither asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Wither versus PiKuBo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWitherPiKuBo
PriceFreeFree
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 purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarl Johan Sörman ABDaniel 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

None

Wither

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

PiKuBo

One-time13
  • 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

Questions

Is Wither free?
Wither is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PiKuBo free?
PiKuBo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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