# Dinkus vs Puzzmo

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dinkus at 100% against Puzzmo's 43%. Dinkus also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Puzzmo's advantage is ratings volume (173 vs 15) and chart position (#169 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Puzzmo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Dinkus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dinkus holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Puzzmo has 173 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Dinkus's written reviews are positive against 43% of Puzzmo's.

Dinkus ships an update every 2 weeks, Puzzmo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dinkus | Puzzmo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dinkus/id6475374881/reviews)** | [3.7 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzmo-solve-smile-share/id6714482734/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **173** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#169** |
| Size | 23 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [The Final Score LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724096433) | [Puzzmo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770315222) |

## What reviewers say

### Dinkus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dinkus/id6475374881)

Test your sports knowledge by competing in pool play contests. Answer questions about NFL, NBA, and more to see if you can win prizes. You may need to watch ads to submit or edit your picks.

**Highlights:** Pool play contests, Answer sports trivia questions, Compete against others, Win prizes, Edit picks before games, Supports NFL and NBA

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Puzzmo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzmo-solve-smile-share/id6714482734)

**Currently charting:** #169 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

Discover a universe of daily puzzles with original games and modern classics. Enjoy word puzzles, strategy games, and crosswords with helpful hints. It's a free and engaging way to challenge your mind.

**Highlights:** Daily original puzzles, Classic puzzle games, Word puzzles, Strategy games, Crosswords with hints, Memory and matching games

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puzzmo Plus (monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Puzzmo Plus | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth app experience
- 🎮 Variety of classic games
- 👍 High-quality puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Suboptimal UI/UX
- 📱 Lacks iPad optimization
- 💰 Subscription model concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Crossword clues not locking in correctly
- Transitions between games could be smoother

**Requested features**

- Ability to resume games from where left off
- Numerical order for crossword clues
- Remove subscription, keep account option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dinkus free?

Dinkus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Puzzmo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dinkus or Puzzmo?

Dinkus is rated higher. Dinkus averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Puzzmo averages 3.7 from 173 ratings.

### Do Dinkus or Puzzmo have ads?

Both Dinkus and Puzzmo show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dinkus or Puzzmo?

Dinkus ships an update every 2 weeks, and Puzzmo fortnightly. Most recently, Dinkus was updated on October 10, 2026 and Puzzmo on October 18, 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.*