Comparison

Pencil Out Puzzle! vs Sharpener Jam

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

Head to head
About

Pencil Out Puzzle!

A unique puzzle game where you slide pencils in the direction they point to match colors and clear the board. Strategically plan your moves to avoid gridlock and overcome increasingly complex levels with new mechanics and obstacles.

Highlights
  • Intuitive directional sliding mechanic
  • Creative twist on match-3 gameplay
  • Evolving puzzle levels
  • Strategic planning required
  • Satisfying visuals and interactions
Features
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Outsmart the Jam in Pencil Out Puzzle — A Smart Twist on Match & Slide! Get ready to uncap your thinking skills! In Pencil Out Puzzle, every pencil has one goal: move forward and match with others of the same color. But here’s the catch — they can only move in the direction their tip is pointing… and the board gets crowded fast. Think It Through Each move counts. Pencils can’t turn or reverse — and they’ll block each other if you're not careful. Plan your moves to avoid gridlock and keep the flow going. Match & Clear Line up three pencils of the same color to erase them from the board. Simple? Yes. Easy? Not quite. New layers, blocked paths, and sneaky obstacles will keep you on your toes. Discover the Unexpected Unlock tricky tiles, use keys to free trapped pencils, and encounter new mechanics as you move through handcrafted levels full of surprises. Game Highlights Intuitive directional sliding mechanic Creative twist on match-3 gameplay Puzzle levels that evolve with new challenges Satisfying visuals and snappy pencil interactions Designed to sharpen your brain, not just your pencils If you enjoy satisfying puzzles with a strategic edge, Pencil Out Puzzle is your new go-to brain teaser. Download now and slide your way out of the jam!

About

Sharpener Jam

A vibrant puzzle game where players match colored pencils to their corresponding sharpeners. Strategically move sharpeners to clear the board, but beware of blocking the holder with misplaced pencil pieces. Enjoy a clean and engaging challenge.

Highlights
  • Match colored pencils to sharpeners
  • Strategic sharpener movement
  • Clear the board by shaving pencil pieces
  • Avoid blocking the holder
  • Addictive puzzle gameplay
Features
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Sharpener Jam is a fun and addictive puzzle game where you try to clear the board by matching colored pencils with the correct sharpeners. Each sharpener can only shave pencils of its own color. Sharpeners can only move when the path in front of them is clear and can reach the pencils. As you shave pencil pieces, the board gets cleaner — but be careful! One wrong move can block the holder.

Screenshots

Pencil Out Puzzle!4 screens
Sharpener Jam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Pencil Out Puzzle! at 22 against Sharpener Jam's 1. Sharpener Jam's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pencil Out Puzzle! against 5.0 for Sharpener Jam. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pencil Out Puzzle! has 22 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pencil Out Puzzle! ships an update every 8 days, Sharpener Jam every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Pencil Out Puzzle! versus Sharpener Jam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPencil Out Puzzle!Sharpener Jam
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (22 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings22 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB203 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBugra Kakluk3A YAPIM VE YAZILIM DANISMANLIK LIMITED SIRKETI

In-app purchases

None

Pencil Out Puzzle!

No in-app purchases

None

Sharpener Jam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pencil Out Puzzle! free?
Pencil Out Puzzle! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sharpener Jam free?
Sharpener Jam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pencil Out Puzzle! or Sharpener Jam?
Pencil Out Puzzle! and Sharpener Jam are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 22 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Pencil Out Puzzle! or Sharpener Jam have ads?
Both Pencil Out Puzzle! and Sharpener Jam show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pencil Out Puzzle! or Sharpener Jam?
Pencil Out Puzzle! ships an update every 8 days, and Sharpener Jam every 3 days. Most recently, Pencil Out Puzzle! was updated on November 5, 2026 and Sharpener Jam on November 5, 2026.

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