Comparison

Cardwheel vs 4trees

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

Head to head
About

Cardwheel

A roguelite game where players spin a wheel, drop balls, and match colors to score points. Strategize with unique wheels, shop for upgrades, and overcome challenging boss encounters in this addictive, replayable experience.

Highlights
  • Spinning wheel gameplay
  • Color matching for scores
  • Unique wheel selection
  • Shop for jokers and card packs
  • Boss challenges with modifiers
  • Endless strategic combos
Features
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Spin. Drop. Score. Cardwheel is a fun roguelite where you drop balls into a big spin wheel. Each run begins with choosing a wheel, and each wheel changes the difficulty and how you play. How it works: * Choose Your Wheel: Each wheel gives you a unique setup and starting resources. * Make Your Choice: Enter the next round, or skip it for powerful bonuses like cash, free card packs, or guaranteed rare jokers in the shop. * Spin for Score: Drop 6 balls into a wheel of 4 colors. Match colors to rack up chips, multiply your total, and try to clear the round’s score goal. However, be cautious, as your spins are limited. * Shop & Upgrade: Between rounds, visit the shop to buy jokers and card packs. Jokers twist the rules (e.g., more chips for red balls, multipliers for pairs), while card packs change how balls, slots, or colors behave. * Boss Challenges: Every three rounds, face a unique twist. Some colors stop scoring, modifiers shut down, or jokers get disabled. Adapt fast; there are 8 bosses to beat. Why you’ll love Cardwheel * Endless strategic combos from jokers, packs, and spins * Every run feels different with new wheels and modifiers * Challenging roguelite loop: risk, reward, and adaptation * Simple to learn, endlessly replayable Spin the wheel. Build your deck of tricks. Outwit the bosses. Can you survive the full run and conquer all 8?

About

4trees

This game offers a fresh take on block puzzles with intuitive touch controls. Engage in strategic roguelite runs, challenging handcrafted levels, or a relaxing zen mode. Enjoy endless replayability and offline play with a player-first experience.

Highlights
  • Intuitive touch-based block placement
  • Roguelite progression system
  • Infinite mode for roguelite runs
  • Handcrafted logic puzzle levels
  • Relaxing Zen mode for casual play
  • Offline play supported
  • Automatic progress saving
Features
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A roguelite block puzzle game reimagined for touch screens. This puzzle game replaces clumsy virtual controls and falling blocks with intuitive touch gameplay. Simply draw shapes with your finger to place blocks. Fast, smooth, and precise. If you love classic block puzzle games but want deeper strategy, upgrades, and replayability, this is your next addiction. GAME MODES INFINITE MODE (ROGUELITE RUNS) A unique mix of block puzzle and roguelike mechanics. Build your strategy with powerful upgrades, unlock new abilities, and adapt to changing challenges. Every run is different. Lose, upgrade, and try again. HANDCRAFTED PUZZLE LEVELS Logic-based puzzle levels designed to test skill and planning. No luck — just smart moves and clear thinking. ZEN MODE (CASUAL PLAY) A relaxing block puzzle mode with no timers and no pressure. Perfect for quick sessions or stress relief. KEY FEATURES - Innovative touch-based block placement - Roguelite progression system - Endless replayability - Brain-training puzzle mechanics - Offline play – no internet required - Automatic progress saving A FAIR, PLAYER-FIRST EXPERIENCE No forced interstitial ads interrupting gameplay. Minimalist design. Smooth animations. An offline puzzle game that respects your time. WHAT PLAYERS ARE SAYING "I played until my battery died, then I charged up and came back to leave this review." – store review "Amazing idea and execution. Love the UI integrated in the game field approach!" – Reddit user Play anywhere. Improve your strategy. Master the blocks. Download now and start your endless roguelite puzzle run.

Screenshots

Cardwheel4 screens
4trees4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 4trees at 100% against Cardwheel's 43%. 4trees also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Cardwheel's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (45 vs 2). On price, update cadence and device support 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. Cardwheel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 4trees asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

4trees holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cardwheel has 45 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Cardwheel's written reviews are positive against 100% of 4trees's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cardwheel ships an update every 8 days, 4trees every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Cardwheel versus 4trees: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCardwheel4trees
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (45 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings45 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB45 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developernitzan.games LLCTaras Kulbachka

Customer experience

Cardwheel

All ratings38 ratings
Positive57.9%
Neutral15.8%
Negative26.3%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive42.5%
Neutral15.0%
Negative42.5%

4trees

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cardwheel

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
None

4trees

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cardwheel free?
Cardwheel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 4trees free?
4trees is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cardwheel or 4trees?
4trees is rated higher. Cardwheel averages 3.4 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while 4trees averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Cardwheel or 4trees have ads?
4trees shows ads; Cardwheel does not.
Which is updated more often, Cardwheel or 4trees?
Cardwheel ships an update every 8 days, and 4trees every 9 days. Most recently, Cardwheel was updated on October 30, 2026 and 4trees on October 30, 2026.

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