Comparison

Picuzzle vs Poploom

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

Head to head
About

Picuzzle

Transform your photos into retro-style sliding puzzles. Choose from your own pictures or built-in images, with multiple difficulty levels and rewarding in-game collectibles. Enjoy a classic 8-bit experience perfect for all ages.

Highlights
  • Create puzzles from personal photos
  • Over 231 built-in images
  • Retro 8-bit pixel graphics
  • Multiple difficulty levels (3x3 to 6x6)
  • Earn coins and unlock rewards
  • Customize in-game scenes
  • Play at your own pace or against the clock
Features
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Picuzzle transforms your favorite photos into fun, retro style sliding puzzles you can play anywhere. Relive the charm of a classic 8 bit interface while challenging your brain with modern puzzle mechanics and rewarding surprises. Create Your Own Puzzles Choose any photo from your library or snap a new one and instantly turn it into a playable puzzle. Family pictures, pets, vacations. Every image becomes a unique challenge. Don’t Want To Use Your Photos? No problem. Enjoy over 231 built in images included right in the game. Retro 8 Bit Style Enjoy colorful pixel graphics, nostalgic sound effects, and smooth animations that bring old school gaming vibes to your fingertips. Multiple Difficulty Levels Start simple with easy 3×3 grids or test your skills with medium 4×4, hard 5×5, and bonkers 6×6 puzzles. Perfect for quick play sessions or longer brain teasing challenges. Earn Coins and Rewards Earn coins as you solve puzzles and complete challenges. Use your coins to unlock more fun. Build Your Own Pixel Scenes Visit the in game store and spend your winnings on fun items, decorations, and collectibles. Customize and grow each category scene as you play, turning your progress into a creative world that is uniquely yours. Play Your Way • Relax and solve at your own pace • Race against the clock for high scores • Improve memory, focus, and problem solving skills • Personalize scenes with store bought items Perfect for All Ages Picuzzle is easy to learn, satisfying to master, and fun for kids, teens, and adults alike. Your Privacy Matters We don’t track anything. We don’t store your photos. Your privacy is yours.

About

Poploom

This arcade game challenges players to time balloon pops perfectly to climb scoreboards. Build streaks and manage risk to achieve high scores and compete globally. It offers simple, family-friendly fun with increasing difficulty.

Highlights
  • Timed balloon popping
  • Score streak building
  • Global leaderboards
  • Local score tracking
  • Risk-reward gameplay
  • Family-friendly arcade fun
Features
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Poploom is an arcade balloon game where timing, control, and perfect pops decide how high you climb. Let each balloon grow, pop at the right moment, and avoid pushing the Loom Limit too far. Every run is a fast score chase built around precision, streaks, and smart risk-taking. Build perfect pop streaks, unlock bigger score opportunities, and keep improving your best run. Play for quick casual fun, compete against your own local scores, or sign in with Game Center to climb global leaderboards for high scores and best streaks. Why you’ll love Poploom: • Polished balloon-popping gameplay • Easy to start, challenging to master • Perfect pop streaks and score multipliers • Local leaderboard for your best runs • Game Center leaderboards for global competition • Loom Limit pressure that keeps every round exciting • Optional Loom Lift consumable to continue after overload • Sound and haptic settings • Simple, family-friendly arcade fun Pop with control. Chase your best score. Climb the board.

Screenshots

Picuzzle4 screens
Poploom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Picuzzle at 6 against Poploom's 2. On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Picuzzle sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Poploom sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Picuzzle against 5.0 for Poploom. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on August 2, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Picuzzle versus Poploom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPicuzzlePoploom
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size780 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperlikkilukaDagobert Dorvil

Customer experience

Picuzzle

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Poploom

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Picuzzle

One-time7
  • Unlocks Cars Category$0.99
  • Unlocks Farm Category$0.99
  • Unlocks Ocean Category$0.99
Show 4 more
  • Unlocks Halloween Category$0.99
  • Unlocks Robots Category$0.99
  • Unlocks Fantasy Category$0.99
  • Unlocks All Categories$2.99
1 purchases

Poploom

One-time1
  • Loom Lift$1.99

Questions

Is Picuzzle free?
Picuzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Poploom free?
Poploom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Picuzzle or Poploom?
Picuzzle and Poploom are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Picuzzle or Poploom have ads?
Neither Picuzzle nor Poploom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Picuzzle or Poploom?
Picuzzle ships an update every 2 days, and Poploom every 2 days. Most recently, Picuzzle was updated on August 2, 2026 and Poploom on September 8, 2026.

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