# Differences vs The Fulcrum

The clearest difference is ads: The Fulcrum at none against Differences's shown. The Fulcrum also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Differences's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Differences against 5.0 for The Fulcrum. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Differences has 22K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Differences ships an update fortnightly, The Fulcrum every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Differences | The Fulcrum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/differences-find-differences/id6747417112/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-fulcrum/id6760799324/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 92.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 177 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Doodle Mobile Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139648773) | [Bill Schenk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886298781) |

## What reviewers say

### Differences

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/differences-find-differences/id6747417112)

Engage in a classic puzzle experience by comparing two images to find subtle distinctions. This game sharpens observation skills and offers thousands of levels with no time limits. Enjoy a relaxing yet challenging way to improve focus and attention to detail.

**Highlights:** Thousands of levels, Beautifully designed pictures, No time limits, Zoom functionality, Hint system, Enhances observation skills

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging fun
- 👍 Keeps you alert
- 👍 Helps with concentration
- 👍 Great for keeping sharp
- 👍 Enjoyable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or issues

**Reported bugs**

- Voiding games unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option


### The Fulcrum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-fulcrum/id6760799324)

A physics-based puzzle game where players balance a beam by strategically placing weighted stones. Progress through handcrafted levels with escalating challenges and unique mechanics like shifting pivots and balloon stones. Offers multiple game modes for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Physics-based balancing gameplay, 150 handcrafted levels, Slot Mode, Free Physics Mode, Balloon Stones, Pivot Shifting, Distractor Stones, Campaign, Daily Challenge, and Zen Modes, Earn gem ratings and compete on leaderboards, No ads or in-app purchases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Differences free?

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

### Is The Fulcrum free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Differences or The Fulcrum?

The Fulcrum is rated higher. Differences averages 4.9 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while The Fulcrum averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Differences or The Fulcrum have ads?

Differences shows ads; The Fulcrum does not.

### Which is updated more often, Differences or The Fulcrum?

Differences ships an update fortnightly, and The Fulcrum every 5 days. Most recently, Differences was updated on October 30, 2026 and The Fulcrum on October 2, 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.*