Comparison

Paint Pop vs Save Pickles

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

Head to head
About

Paint Pop

Features
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Welcome to Color-Switch-Logic! Experience a new kind of puzzle game that is simple to learn but requires deep strategic thinking. [How to Play] Tap a block on the grid to change its color. Connected blocks of the same color will change together using the flood-fill mechanic. Match all blocks to the target color within the move limit to clear the stage! [Key Features] Intuitive and clean UI design Hundreds of challenging stages with increasing difficulty Various special mechanics like Portals and Walls Smooth animations and satisfying sound effects Offline play support – enjoy anytime, anywhere Download now and challenge your brain's limits!

About

Save Pickles

Embark on a cozy match-3 adventure to rescue animals and restore a beautiful sanctuary. Solve puzzles, collect rewards, and team up with friends to create a haven for pets.

Highlights
  • Match-3 puzzle gameplay
  • Animal rescue theme
  • Sanctuary restoration and decoration
  • Collect rewards and boosters
  • Clan features for teamwork
  • Daily tasks and events
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Welcome to Save Pickles — a cozy match-3 rescue adventure where every puzzle helps bring an animal closer to safety. Meet Pickles, the lovable rescue pup, and Dr. Maya, your kindhearted guide through a bright sanctuary filled with pets, puzzles, upgrades, rewards, and heartwarming transformations. Match colorful animal tiles, clear satisfying boards, earn coins and stars, restore beautiful sanctuary areas, and unlock new rescued friends along the way. SAVE ANIMALS THROUGH MATCH-3 PUZZLES Every level is part of the rescue journey. Match adorable pet tiles, clear obstacles, complete objectives, and use powerful boosters to beat tricky boards. Whether you have a few minutes or a full play session, Save Pickles is built for relaxing, rewarding puzzle fun. RESTORE A DREAM SANCTUARY Turn neglected areas into cozy homes, gardens, cabins, fountains, meadows, coastal spaces, and animal-friendly decorations. Choose upgrades, reveal beautiful before-and-after moments, and watch the sanctuary grow as you help more animals. MEET PICKLES & DR. MAYA Pickles is your cheerful rescue buddy, always ready to celebrate wins and encourage you after tough levels. Dr. Maya helps guide the experience with friendly tips, tutorial moments, and a warm rescue-story feel. COLLECT REWARDS & BOOSTERS Earn coins, stars, lives, event tokens, badges, avatar frames, and useful power-ups. Unlock boosters like hammers, rockets, extra moves, shuffle tools, and special board-clearing effects to keep your rescue mission moving. JOIN CLANS & PLAY TOGETHER Team up with other players in rescue clans. Work toward shared goals, discover clubhouse progress, celebrate member wins, and build a stronger animal-loving community together. DAILY TASKS, EVENTS & STREAKS Come back each day for daily tasks, streak rewards, seasonal events, limited-time bundles, milestone prizes, and collectible tokens. There is always something new to earn, unlock, or restore. BUILD YOUR PROFILE Track your rescue stats, show off badges, collect companion animals, customize avatar frames, and celebrate your progress as your sanctuary becomes a home for more rescued friends. WHY PLAY SAVE PICKLES? • Cozy match-3 puzzle gameplay • Heartwarming pet rescue theme • Beautiful 3D-style sanctuary upgrades • Cute dogs, cats, bunnies, birds, foxes, owls, hedgehogs, and more • Relaxing but satisfying levels • Boosters, power-ups, coins, lives, and rewards • Daily tasks, streaks, events, and milestones • Clan features for teamwork and community • Profile badges, avatar frames, and rescued-animal collections • A bright, wholesome world built around care, rescue, and restoration Save Pickles is designed for players who love match-3 puzzles, cozy games, pet games, animal rescue stories, home restoration, sanctuary decorating, collectible companions, daily rewards, and relaxing puzzle adventures. Rescue. Match. Restore. Build the sanctuary every animal deserves. Download Save Pickles and begin your rescue journey today. Terms of Use: https://acef89.github.io/savepickles/terms-and-conditions.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://acef89.github.io/savepickles/terms-and-conditions.html Privacy Policy: https://acef89.github.io/savepickles/privacy-policy.html Privacy Policy (EULA): https://acef89.github.io/savepickles/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Paint Pop4 screens
Save Pickles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paint Pop at none against Save Pickles's 10. Save Pickles's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Save Pickles sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Paint Pop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Paint Pop versus Save Pickles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaint PopSave Pickles
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeomsu NaAppxGenix

In-app purchases

None

Paint Pop

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Save Pickles

Subscriptions2
  • Save Pickles Plus (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Save Pickles Plus (Annual)$39.991 Year
One-time8
  • Care Package — 5 Lives$1.99
  • Starter Bundle$1.99
  • Value Bundle$2.99
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  • Care Package — 15 Lives$4.99
  • Mega Bundle$4.99
  • Clan Rename$4.99
  • Hero Care Package 50 Lives$14.99
  • Whale Pack — 50,000 Coins$99.99

Questions

Is Paint Pop free?
Paint Pop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Save Pickles free?
Save Pickles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Paint Pop or Save Pickles have ads?
Paint Pop shows ads; Save Pickles does not.

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