# Queens Puzzle vs The Simurgh

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Simurgh at 100% against Queens Puzzle's 26%. The Simurgh also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Queens Puzzle's advantage is ratings volume (45 vs 5). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Queens Puzzle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Simurgh asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Simurgh holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Queens Puzzle has 45 ratings behind it against 5, 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 The Simurgh's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Queens Puzzle | The Simurgh |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/queens-puzzle/id6538729298/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-simurgh/id6749210423/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 25.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 260 MB | 766 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Gurbrinder Singh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598731991) | [Sugar Cube Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612753674) |

## What reviewers say

### Queens Puzzle

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

Engage in a strategic puzzle adventure that blends classic 8 Queens challenges with modern gameplay. Solve increasingly difficult levels, utilize hints, and enjoy vibrant graphics and immersive audio. Includes bonus Sudoku and Arrow clearing mini-games.

**Highlights:** Classic 8 Queens puzzle with region constraints, Multiple difficulty levels, Hint system for solutions, Integrated Sudoku and Arrow clearing mini-games, Vibrant graphics and audio effects, Brain training and logic development

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🧠 Good brain workout
- 😊 Satisfying challenge
- 👍 Well-made game
- 👍 Good for kids

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Excessive ads
- 👎 Too easy, not challenging
- 👎 Repetitive puzzles
- 👎 Puzzles have multiple solutions
- 👎 Scam website redirects

**Reported bugs**

- Surprise ads
- Scam webpage redirect during gameplay
- Super laggy
- Ads are unskippable
- Diagonal rule doesn't exist in real queens

**Requested features**

- Add 'No Ads' option
- Improve hint system to be deduction-based
- Add quick guide at the beginning
- Remove diagonal rule for more challenge
- Hold to place 'x' feature


### The Simurgh

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-simurgh/id6749210423)

Embark on a heartfelt journey to defend the soul of Iran in this exhilarating beat-'em-up experience. Fight through historical Persepolis against evil forces, utilizing intense hand-to-hand combat and the aid of the legendary Simurgh.

**Highlights:** Intense hand-to-hand combat, Defend historical Persepolis, Assistance from the Simurgh, Fight against evil forces, Heartfelt journey for freedom

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Queens Puzzle free?

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

### Is The Simurgh free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Queens Puzzle or The Simurgh?

The Simurgh is rated higher. Queens Puzzle averages 4.1 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while The Simurgh averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Queens Puzzle or The Simurgh have ads?

Queens Puzzle shows ads; The Simurgh does not.

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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.*