# Puzzmo vs DoodleBack

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DoodleBack at 94% against Puzzmo's 45%. DoodleBack also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). Puzzmo's advantage is chart position (#176 vs unranked) and ratings volume (156 vs 45). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Puzzmo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and DoodleBack sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DoodleBack holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 156 and 45 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Puzzmo's written reviews are positive against 94% of DoodleBack's.

Puzzmo ships an update fortnightly, DoodleBack every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Puzzmo | DoodleBack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzmo-solve-smile-share/id6714482734/reviews) | **[4.8 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodleback/id6755615366/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **156** | 45 |
| Positive reviews | 45.1% of reviews | **94.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#176** | — |
| Size | 7 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Puzzmo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770315222) | [BERG LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/545395845) |

## What reviewers say

### Puzzmo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzmo-solve-smile-share/id6714482734)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

Discover a universe of daily puzzles with original games and modern classics. Enjoy word puzzles, strategy games, and crosswords with helpful hints. It's a free and engaging way to challenge your mind.

**Highlights:** Daily original puzzles, Classic puzzle games, Word puzzles, Strategy games, Crosswords with hints, Memory and matching games

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puzzmo Plus (monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Puzzmo Plus | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth app experience
- 🎮 Variety of classic games
- 👍 High-quality puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Suboptimal UI/UX
- 📱 Lacks iPad optimization
- 💰 Subscription model concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Crossword clues not locking in correctly
- Transitions between games could be smoother

**Requested features**

- Ability to resume games from where left off
- Numerical order for crossword clues
- Remove subscription, keep account option


### DoodleBack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodleback/id6755615366)

Transform iMessage into a fun drawing and guessing game. Pick a word, draw it, and send it to a friend to guess. Continue the drawing chain, earn points, and enjoy a unique way to connect.

**Highlights:** Play directly in iMessage, Thousands of word prompts, Custom prompt creation, Smart hint system, Undo/redo drawing tools, Score and streak tracking, Drawing history view

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful (75 Coins) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pouch (600 Coins) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest (1500 Coins) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cart (3500 Coins) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Vault (10000 Coins) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pirate Ship (25000 Coins) | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Puzzmo free?

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

### Is DoodleBack free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Puzzmo or DoodleBack?

DoodleBack is rated higher. Puzzmo averages 3.8 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while DoodleBack averages 4.8 from 45 ratings.

### Do Puzzmo or DoodleBack have ads?

Puzzmo shows ads; DoodleBack does not.

### Which is updated more often, Puzzmo or DoodleBack?

Puzzmo ships an update fortnightly, and DoodleBack every 9 days. Most recently, Puzzmo was updated on September 27, 2026 and DoodleBack on September 25, 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.*