# Phrasle Puzzle vs Chromatubes

The clearest difference is ads: Chromatubes at none against Phrasle Puzzle's shown. Phrasle Puzzle's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phrasle Puzzle sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Chromatubes sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Phrasle Puzzle ships an update every 3 weeks, Chromatubes every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phrasle Puzzle | Chromatubes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Size | 174 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SMOKOKO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1404232355) | [Influential Binary, Lda.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784824764) |

## What reviewers say

### Phrasle Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phrasle-puzzle/id6670335473)

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads free | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack Light | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack Medium | $3.99 | one-time |
| Booster Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack Ultra | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack Giga | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack Mega | $29.99 | one-time |


### Chromatubes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chromatubes/id6739316683)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Level Pack #1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Pack #2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Pack #3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Pack #4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Pack #6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Pack #5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Levels Pack | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phrasle Puzzle free?

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

### Is Chromatubes free?

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

### Do Phrasle Puzzle or Chromatubes have ads?

Phrasle Puzzle shows ads; Chromatubes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Phrasle Puzzle or Chromatubes?

Phrasle Puzzle ships an update every 3 weeks, and Chromatubes every 3 months. Most recently, Phrasle Puzzle was updated on October 25, 2026 and Chromatubes on October 25, 2026.

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