Comparison

Queens Puzzle vs Howly Playtime

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

Head to head
About

Queens Puzzle

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
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Introduction: Welcome to Queens Puzzle - Ultimate Strategy Game, where the classic chess and minesweeper challenge meets modern gameplay! Dive into a brain-teasing adventure that combines strategy, logic, and fun. Perfect for chess enthusiasts and puzzle lovers alike. Game Features: Classic Puzzle with a Twist: Enjoy the traditional 8 Queens puzzle with added region-based constraints for extra challenge. Beautiful Graphics: Vibrant and modern design that makes gameplay visually appealing. Multiple Levels: Progress through increasingly difficult levels to become the ultimate puzzle solver. Hints: Stuck on a level? Use hints to view solutions to improve your strategy. Audio Effects: Immersive sound effects to enhance your gaming experience. Why You'll Love It: Brain Training: Sharpen your mind with challenging puzzles that require strategic thinking. Easy to Play: Simple controls and intuitive gameplay make it easy for anyone to pick up and play. Enjoy an uninterrupted gaming experience with very minimal ads. How to Play: Place the Queens: Tap on tiles to place queens onto the board. Avoid Conflicts: Ensure no two queens threaten each other by being in the same row, column, diagonal, or same color region. Clear Levels: Complete each level by placing all 8 queens correctly to unlock the next challenge.

About

Howly Playtime

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Welcome to the world of Howly! Explore colorful areas where you can play mini-games and meet friendly, happy characters. Discover forests, snowy winter lands, and even a spooky, dark area. In the mini-games, you earn points that you can trade for lots of fun items in town (if you want to). Decorate your cozy little home with furniture, plants, and pets, and dress up your character with many different outfits. Your high scores in the mini-games are always saved, so you can enjoy playing them again and again while trying to beat your best score. When you're at home, remember to check your mailbox from time to time — you might have mail! The app is free to use and contains ads. You can remove all ads at any time with a one-time in-app purchase.

Screenshots

Queens Puzzle4 screens
Howly Playtime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Queens Puzzle at none against Howly Playtime's 1. Queens Puzzle also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Howly Playtime sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Queens Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Queens Puzzle ships an update every 2 weeks, Howly Playtime every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Queens Puzzle versus Howly Playtime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQueens PuzzleHowly Playtime
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (44 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings44 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size205 MB553 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGurbrinder SinghSysiac Games AB

In-app purchases

None

Queens Puzzle

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Howly Playtime

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Queens Puzzle free?
Queens Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Howly Playtime free?
Howly Playtime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Queens Puzzle or Howly Playtime have ads?
Both Queens Puzzle and Howly Playtime show ads.
Which is updated more often, Queens Puzzle or Howly Playtime?
Queens Puzzle ships an update every 2 weeks, and Howly Playtime every 3 months. Most recently, Queens Puzzle was updated on October 21, 2026 and Howly Playtime on October 3, 2026.

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