Comparison

PiKuBo vs DIGDLE

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

Head to head
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.

About

DIGDLE

Features
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Every block hides a secret. Your job is to find it. DIGDLE is a cozy 3D nonogram puzzle game where you use number clues to chip away dirt, crack open rock, and carefully uncover amber — revealing the hidden object buried inside. It's the satisfying logic of Picross, brought into three dimensions. — 300+ handcrafted puzzles — Three block types: dirt, rock & amber — Star ratings + Perfect badges for completionists — Hint system when you need a nudge — No timers. No fail states. Just pure puzzle joy. — Relaxing visuals and satisfying dig feedback Perfect for puzzle fans who love that "aha!" moment. Pick up and play in short sessions or lose yourself for hours — DIGDLE goes at your pace.

Screenshots

PiKuBo4 screens
DIGDLE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PiKuBo at none against DIGDLE's shown. DIGDLE's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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 10 one-off in-app purchases and DIGDLE sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PiKuBo ships an update every 5 weeks, DIGDLE daily. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PiKuBo versus DIGDLE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPiKuBoDIGDLE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (96 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings96 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB473 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel BenitoSINGULAR SUNSHINE STUDIOS Co., Ltd.

Bugs and 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

DIGDLE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

PiKuBo

One-time10
  • Puzzle Pack 02$0.99
  • Puzzle Pack 03$0.99
  • Puzzle Pack 11$0.99
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  • 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
5 purchases

DIGDLE

One-time5
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Puzzle Pack 1$2.99
  • Puzzle Pack 2$2.99
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  • Puzzle Pack 3$2.99
  • VIP Bundle$7.99

Questions

Is PiKuBo free?
PiKuBo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DIGDLE free?
DIGDLE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PiKuBo or DIGDLE have ads?
DIGDLE shows ads; PiKuBo does not.
Which is updated more often, PiKuBo or DIGDLE?
PiKuBo ships an update every 5 weeks, and DIGDLE daily. Most recently, PiKuBo was updated on November 7, 2026 and DIGDLE on November 5, 2026.

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