# PuttingSim vs The Needle in the Haystack 2

The clearest difference is ads: PuttingSim at none against The Needle in the Haystack 2's shown. The Needle in the Haystack 2's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PuttingSim sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and The Needle in the Haystack 2 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PuttingSim ships an update every 6 weeks, The Needle in the Haystack 2 every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PuttingSim | The Needle in the Haystack 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[1.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-needle-in-the-haystack-2/id6816213658/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 334 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryan Fuller-Nadin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690142794) | [Alessandro Brning](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787298701) |

## What reviewers say

### PuttingSim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puttingsim/id6449702777)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze Subscription Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Standard | $4.99 | per month |


### The Needle in the Haystack 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-needle-in-the-haystack-2/id6816213658)

Collaborate with up to eight players to search a massive haystack for a hidden needle. Collect hay, earn in-game currency, and purchase tools and machines to aid your search. Play solo or with friends in private or public yards.

**Highlights:** Cooperative multiplayer gameplay, Build tools and machines, Earn in-game currency, Private and public yards, Solo play option, Hands-only mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Credits | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PuttingSim free?

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

### Is The Needle in the Haystack 2 free?

The Needle in the Haystack 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do PuttingSim or The Needle in the Haystack 2 have ads?

The Needle in the Haystack 2 shows ads; PuttingSim does not.

### Which is updated more often, PuttingSim or The Needle in the Haystack 2?

PuttingSim ships an update every 6 weeks, and The Needle in the Haystack 2 every 2 days. Most recently, PuttingSim was updated on October 30, 2026 and The Needle in the Haystack 2 on November 1, 2026.

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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.*