Comparison

Power Up Puzzler vs Refraktor

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

Head to head
About

Power Up Puzzler

Features
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A relaxing puzzle game with exquisite graphics - no time limits, no move limits! "Power Up" is a fresh new puzzle game to exercise your brain - at your own pace! Help the professor to build the ultimate computer - circuit by circuit! No knowledge of computers or circuits is needed, as you simply have to rotate the pieces to power it up! How to play: - Rotate the pieces to connect the power and complete the levels - The professor will guide you through the first stages - Complete levels at your own pace - Includes a unique daily challenge level each day as well as the main levels Features: - No move limits and no time limits - Includes 2000+ levels! - Beautifully styled graphics so you can see exactly what is going on! - All levels can be completed every time - There is no luck element in solving a level - Optional clues if you get stuck! - Battery saving mode means you can play for even longer! Tips: - The daily challenges can be more difficult than the standard levels initially - If you see sparks somewhere, something isn't connected properly! - After rotating pieces, check the sparks have gone! - There's often multiple ways to power up some things! - If you're stuck, try a different way if one or two things won't power up! - A level can be completed by rotating the pieces in any order! Need any help? Email us at info@gamewareeurope.com

About

Refraktor

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Refraktor is a hypnotic neon match-3 puzzle where every move sends light cascading through a board of luminous crystals. Match gems of the same color and shape to clear the board before your moves run out. As levels grow harder, you'll need to think fast, combo deep, and spend your boosters wisely.

Screenshots

Power Up Puzzler4 screens
Refraktor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Power Up Puzzler at none against Refraktor's 6. Refraktor's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 10 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Refraktor sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Power Up Puzzler asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Power Up Puzzler ships an update every 10 months, Refraktor weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Power Up Puzzler versus Refraktor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPower Up PuzzlerRefraktor
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsWeekly โ€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size337 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGameware Europe LtdRaymond Cardenas

In-app purchases

None

Power Up Puzzler

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Refraktor

One-time6
  • Pouch of Gems$0.99
  • Sack of Gems$1.99
  • Rescue Bundle$1.99
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  • Chest of Gems$4.99
  • Premium Pass$4.99
  • Vault of Gems$9.99

Questions

Is Power Up Puzzler free?
Power Up Puzzler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Refraktor free?
Refraktor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Power Up Puzzler or Refraktor have ads?
Both Power Up Puzzler and Refraktor show ads.
Which is updated more often, Power Up Puzzler or Refraktor?
Power Up Puzzler ships an update every 10 months, and Refraktor weekly. Most recently, Power Up Puzzler was updated on November 8, 2026 and Refraktor on November 5, 2026.

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