# Queens Puzzle vs Group Thing

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Group Thing at 100% against Queens Puzzle's 26%. Group Thing also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). Queens Puzzle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (44 vs 7). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Group Thing sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Queens Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Group Thing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Queens Puzzle has 44 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Queens Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 100% of Group Thing's.

Queens Puzzle ships an update every 2 weeks, Group Thing every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Queens Puzzle | Group Thing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/queens-puzzle/id6538729298/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-thing/id6648694355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 25.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 205 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gurbrinder Singh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598731991) | [Rubotic, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569518836) |

## What reviewers say

### Queens Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/queens-puzzle/id6538729298)

This strategy game challenges you to place eight queens on a chessboard without them attacking each other. It features classic puzzle gameplay with added region-based constraints, multiple difficulty levels, and helpful hints. Enjoy a visually appealing and brain-training experience with immersive audio.

**Highlights:** Classic 8 Queens puzzle, Region-based constraints, Multiple difficulty levels, In-game hints, Vibrant graphics, Immersive audio effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Group Thing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-thing/id6648694355)

Spark engaging conversations with curated question packs. Break the ice, explore deeper topics, and create lasting memories with friends, family, or teams. Features trivia and customizable gameplay.

**Highlights:** Curated conversation starter packs, Trivia packs for general knowledge and entertainment, Customizable gameplay options, Sleek and intuitive user interface, Group engagement for teams and friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Group Thing Unlimited | $5.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Queens Puzzle free?

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

### Is Group Thing free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Queens Puzzle or Group Thing?

Group Thing is rated higher. Queens Puzzle averages 4.1 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Group Thing averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Queens Puzzle or Group Thing have ads?

Queens Puzzle shows ads; Group Thing does not.

### Which is updated more often, Queens Puzzle or Group Thing?

Queens Puzzle ships an update every 2 weeks, and Group Thing every 4 days. Most recently, Queens Puzzle was updated on October 21, 2026 and Group Thing on October 13, 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.*