Comparison

Puzzlies vs 8 Puzzles

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

Head to head
About

Puzzlies

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Puzzlies is a minimalist logic puzzle designed for focus and daily brain training. The concept is simple: connect tiles by matching the connection points on each side to complete the pattern. Just 5 minutes a day is all you need! But choose carefully — every move matters.  Run out of moves and the round ends. How far can you go? • 5-Minute Focus — Short sessions that sharpen logic and attention without draining your time. • Roguelike Challenge — Mistakes end your round. Refine your strategy and beat your best. • Free, Offline, No Forced Ads — Play anywhere: flights, commutes, or at home. (Purchases require internet). • Pure, Minimal Design — Clean visuals with Dark Mode, calming audio, gentle haptic feedback, and built-in zoom for effortless play. • Beat Your Best — Challenge your brain, improve your strategy, and share your score. Download Puzzlies now — free, offline-ready, and perfect for low-commitment daily brain training and calming logic challenges. Privacy Policy: https://mikukito.com/privacy-policy.html
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8 Puzzles

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Sliding Puzzle is a classic 3x3 slide puzzle with a modern, glass-style look. Move the tiles to restore the image—simple, relaxing, and satisfying. HOW TO PLAY Tap a tile next to the empty space to slide it. Keep moving until all tiles are in order. No timer, no pressure—play at your own pace. FEATURES • Clean, modern design with a glass-style look • Multiple tile colour themes: Soft, Vibrant, Pastel, Neon • Multiple languages: English, 繁體中文, 日本語, 한국어 • Portrait and landscape support • Optional sound for a more immersive experience Perfect for a quick brain break or a calm moment. Download and start sliding.

Screenshots

Puzzlies4 screens
8 Puzzles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 8 Puzzles at none against Puzzlies's 10. 8 Puzzles also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). Puzzlies's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). On price 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. Puzzlies sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. 8 Puzzles asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Puzzlies ships an update every 5 days, 8 Puzzles every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 1 level
Puzzlies versus 8 Puzzles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuzzlies8 Puzzles
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMikukito ltdstephen alamdin

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Puzzlies

One-time10
  • 10 mins$0.49
  • 3 Skips$0.49
  • 30 Mins$0.99
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  • 5 Hints$0.99
  • 5 Skips$0.99
  • 1 Hour$1.99
  • 10 Hints$1.99
  • 10 Skips$1.99
  • 3 Hours$2.99
  • 20 Hints$2.99
None

8 Puzzles

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Puzzlies free?
Puzzlies is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 8 Puzzles free?
8 Puzzles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Puzzlies or 8 Puzzles have ads?
Puzzlies shows ads; 8 Puzzles does not.
Which is updated more often, Puzzlies or 8 Puzzles?
Puzzlies ships an update every 5 days, and 8 Puzzles every 5 weeks. Most recently, Puzzlies was updated on October 30, 2026 and 8 Puzzles on October 28, 2026.

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