# Puzzle8 vs Spylisa

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Puzzle8 at 100% against Spylisa's 23%. Puzzle8 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). Spylisa's advantage is ratings volume (758 vs 3). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spylisa sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Puzzle8 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Puzzle8 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spylisa has 758 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Puzzle8's written reviews are positive against 23% of Spylisa's.

Puzzle8 ships an update every 8 days, Spylisa every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Puzzle8 | Spylisa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle8/id6738748204/reviews)** | [4.7 (758 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spylisa/id6759598071/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **758** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 22.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Deepu Singh Ganesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782175485) | [Gregoire Girard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832992665) |

## What reviewers say

### Puzzle8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle8/id6738748204)

An intellectually challenging and entertaining puzzle game designed for children. It features AI-powered hints to assist players when they get stuck, offering a unique advantage over other puzzle games. Progress through various difficulty levels, from easy to challenging.

**Highlights:** AI-powered hints, Adjustable difficulty levels, Intellectually challenging gameplay, Entertaining for children, Progressive levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Spylisa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spylisa/id6759598071)

Step into the role of a digital detective and explore a simulated smartphone to uncover hidden truths. Investigate realistic phone environments filled with apps, conversations, and files to piece together the story behind mysterious events. Solve complex cases through logical deduction and immersive storytelling.

**Highlights:** Simulated smartphone investigation, Analyze apps, messages, photos, and files, Piece together fragmented information, Logical deduction and storytelling, Progress through complex cases

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spylisa Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Spylisa Premium Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Spylisa Premium | $17.99 | per year |
| Spylisa Premium Yearly Trial | $19.99 | per year |
| Spylisa Premium Yearly Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Spylisa Premium Yearly | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Puzzle8 free?

Puzzle8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Spylisa free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Puzzle8 or Spylisa?

Puzzle8 is rated higher. Puzzle8 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Spylisa averages 4.7 from 758 ratings.

### Do Puzzle8 or Spylisa have ads?

Spylisa shows ads; Puzzle8 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Puzzle8 or Spylisa?

Puzzle8 ships an update every 8 days, and Spylisa every 11 days. Most recently, Puzzle8 was updated on October 17, 2026 and Spylisa on October 20, 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.*