# I'm Puzzled vs Flow Free

The clearest difference is rating: Flow Free at 4.8 against I'm Puzzled's 4.3. Flow Free also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 40) and review sentiment (82% vs 74%). I'm Puzzled's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flow Free sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. I'm Puzzled asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flow Free holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flow Free has 13K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of I'm Puzzled's written reviews are positive against 82% of Flow Free's.

I'm Puzzled ships an update every 5 weeks, Flow Free every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | I'm Puzzled | Flow Free |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/im-puzzled/id6469458643/reviews) | **[4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-free-shapes/id6642642713/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 73.9% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 230 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [I'm Puzzled Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712011115) | [Big Duck Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/435664937) |

## What reviewers say

### I'm Puzzled

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/im-puzzled/id6469458643)

Experience immersive outdoor escape room adventures in your city. Solve puzzles and uncover clues in a thrilling mystery that tests your problem-solving skills. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned escape room fans.

**Highlights:** Outdoor escape room events, City-based adventures, Immersive mystery experiences, Puzzles and clues, Problem-solving challenges

**In-app purchases:** none


### Flow Free

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-free-shapes/id6642642713)

Connect matching colored pipes to fill the board and solve puzzles. Avoid crossing pipes to complete each level. Offers hundreds of free puzzles with varying difficulty, plus daily challenges and a timed mode.

**Highlights:** Connect matching colors, Cover the entire board, Hundreds of shaped puzzles, Daily new levels, Time Trial mode, Game Center achievements, Cloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spring Greens Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fall Harvest Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pastel Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Neon Rainbow Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Winter Chill Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jumbo Oval 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Circle Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 8x8 Cube Mania | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kids Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Themes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extreme Alley 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5x5 Cube Mania | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cube Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Packs & Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great new gameplay twist
- 👍 Consistent with previous Flow Free games
- 💡 Innovative 3D and irregular shapes
- 🎨 Beautiful and relaxing visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔀 Inconsistent UI changes from previous Flow Free games
- 💰 In-app purchases for color packs
- 🤔 Confusing button placements

**Reported bugs**

- Accidental hint usage due to button placement
- Visibility issues with overlapping paths in 3D levels

**Requested features**

- Restore original UI layout from previous Flow Free games
- Option to disable in-app purchase prompts
- Forward/backward level navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is I'm Puzzled free?

I'm Puzzled is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Flow Free free?

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

### Which has better reviews, I'm Puzzled or Flow Free?

Flow Free is rated higher. I'm Puzzled averages 4.3 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Flow Free averages 4.8 from 13K ratings.

### Do I'm Puzzled or Flow Free have ads?

Flow Free shows ads; I'm Puzzled does not.

### Which is updated more often, I'm Puzzled or Flow Free?

I'm Puzzled ships an update every 5 weeks, and Flow Free every 7 months. Most recently, I'm Puzzled was updated on August 27, 2026 and Flow Free on September 24, 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.*