Comparison

Polymino vs The Artisan

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

Head to head
About

Polymino

Features
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Polymino – Dein tägliches Puzzle-Abenteuer! Mach dich bereit für grenzenlosen Spaß mit Polymino! Erlebe ein aufregendes, süchtig machendes Puzzle-Spiel, das dich jeden Tag vor neue Herausforderungen stellt. Egal, ob du nach einer schnellen Denkaufgabe suchst oder deine Highscore knacken möchtest – hier ist dein perfektes Puzzle-Spiel! Features, die dich begeistern werden: Tägliche Herausforderungen: Jeden Tag ein neues Puzzle – schaffst du es, deine Serie zu halten? Knifflige Level: Von leicht bis schwer – für Anfänger und Puzzle-Profis gleichermaßen! Belohnungen und Erfolge: Gewinne Münzen, schalte Erfolge frei und zeige deine Puzzle-Meisterschaft! Farbenfrohe Grafiken: Atemberaubende, farbenfrohe Designs, die dich in den Bann ziehen! Highscore-Jagd: Kannst du deine Freunde schlagen und die Bestenliste erklimmen? Warum Polymino? Polymino ist nicht nur ein Puzzle – es ist ein tägliches Training für dein Gehirn! Erlebe den ultimativen Mix aus Logik, Strategie und Spaß, egal, ob du gerade auf dem Weg zur Arbeit bist oder einfach nur entspannen möchtest. Lade Polymino jetzt herunter und werde der Puzzle-Champion!

About

The Artisan

A logic puzzle game where you restore shattered stained-glass windows in ancient temples. Use deduction to partition grids, following rules about stars, region sizes, and lead walls. Immerse yourself in a serene, visually stunning experience.

Highlights
  • Restore stained-glass windows
  • Logic puzzle gameplay
  • Handcrafted campaign
  • Endless puzzle generation
  • Multiple grid dimensions
  • Smart hint system
  • Calming ambient sounds
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Step into the shoes of a master glassmaker in The Artisan, a serene and visually stunning logic puzzle game. Your mission is to restore the sacred, shattered stained-glass windows of forgotten temples to let the light shine once again. Using deduction and logical reasoning, partition each grid into beautiful colored glass regions. Follow five simple rules to guide your craft: separate sparkling stars, match target region sizes, align lead walls, collect colored gems, and pave the grid with specific shapes. Key Features: - Story Campaign: Progress through 11 handcrafted levels, tracing your journey from apprentice to celestial artisan. - Infinite Mode: Generate endless logically solvable puzzles on demand with Easy, Medium, and Hard difficulty levels. - Dynamic Glass Textures: Experience gorgeous, hand-blown stained-glass textures generated in real time as you paint. - Shop & Customization: Earn coins to unlock beautiful themes (Cathedral, Midnight, Forest) and collect unique avatars. - Global Leaderboards: Show off your puzzle-solving skills and compete with other players on the Weekly and All-Time rankings. - Smart Assistance: Get help when stuck with undo-compatible hints or request a new layout when needed. Restore the temples, master the logic, and become the Guardian of Light.

Screenshots

Polymino4 screens
The Artisan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Polymino at none against The Artisan's 2. Polymino also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. The Artisan sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Polymino asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Polymino ships an update daily, The Artisan every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Polymino versus The Artisan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolyminoThe Artisan
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—31.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—11 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel AlischMichel Morcos

In-app purchases

None

Polymino

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

The Artisan

One-time2
  • Booster Pack$0.99
  • No Ads$5.99

Questions

Is Polymino free?
Polymino is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Artisan free?
The Artisan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Polymino or The Artisan have ads?
The Artisan shows ads; Polymino does not.
Which is updated more often, Polymino or The Artisan?
Polymino ships an update daily, and The Artisan every 3 days. Most recently, Polymino was updated on October 4, 2026 and The Artisan on October 15, 2026.

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