Comparison

Ink Pulse vs Puzzlia

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

Head to head
About

Ink Pulse

Features
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PROTECT THE CORE. DRAW THE LINE. Step into the Neo-Circuit, a high-stakes digital realm where your creativity is your only defense. In Ink Guardian, you don’t just tap—you create. Use your limited ink supply to draw physical barriers, deflect relentless data-viruses, and survive the synthwave onslaught. DYNAMIC DRAWING DEFENSE Your finger is the ultimate weapon. Draw lines of any shape to block, bounce, or trap enemies. But watch your Ink Gauge! Every stroke costs energy. Strategic drawing is the difference between a high score and a system crash. UNLEASH FRENZY MODE Master the art of the perfect deflection. Chain together rapid kills to build your Combo Meter. Reach 5x Combo to trigger FRENZY MODE, granting you unlimited golden ink and ultimate destructive power for a limited time! EVOLVING CHALLENGES The system is fighting back. Face diverse enemy types: Speedsters (Yellow): Lightning-fast fragments that test your reflexes. Splitters (Purple): Dangerous cores that multiply upon impact. The Swarm: Procedural difficulty that scales as you climb the leaderboard. KEY FEATURES: Physics-Based Gameplay: Every line you draw interacts realistically with enemies. Cyberpunk Aesthetic: Immerse yourself in a dark-grid world with glowing neon visuals. Synthwave Soundtrack: Experience an original, pulse-pounding electronic score. Optimized UI: Full support for modern displays, including the Dynamic Island and Notch. Haptic Feedback: Feel every collision and ink-stroke with advanced haptics. CAN YOU SAVE THE CORE? The system is failing. The viruses are coming. Grab your stylus, manage your ink, and become the ultimate Ink Guardian.

About

Puzzlia

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Puzzlia is a relaxing block puzzle game where you piece together pixel art masterpieces! Drag and drop colorful blocks onto the grid to reveal hidden designs. HOW TO PLAY: Choose a puzzle, then drag the block pieces from the bottom of the screen onto the grid. Place them carefully to complete the pixel art image. Finish faster for more stars! FEATURES: • 20+ unique pixel art puzzles to solve • Beautiful designs: hearts, swords, dragons, butterflies and more • Simple drag-and-drop controls anyone can enjoy • Star rating system — aim for 3 stars on every level • Timer challenge — complete puzzles quickly for higher scores • Progressive difficulty from easy to expert • Gorgeous gradient visuals and smooth animations • Free to play PUZZLES INCLUDE: Heart, Sword, Star, Rocket, Diamond, Cat, Flower, Robot, Dragon, Butterfly, Mushroom, Anchor, Crown and many more! Perfect for puzzle lovers of all ages. Relax, focus, and piece together pixel art one block at a time. Download Puzzlia now and start building!

Screenshots

Ink Pulse4 screens
Puzzlia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Puzzlia at none against Ink Pulse's shown. Puzzlia also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ink Pulse ships an update every 4 months, Puzzlia every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Ink Pulse versus Puzzlia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInk PulsePuzzlia
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQinhuangdao Leiyang Technology Co., LtdSpaqi Consulting L.L.C

In-app purchases

None

Ink Pulse

No in-app purchases

None

Puzzlia

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ink Pulse free?
Ink Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Puzzlia free?
Puzzlia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ink Pulse or Puzzlia have ads?
Ink Pulse shows ads; Puzzlia does not.
Which is updated more often, Ink Pulse or Puzzlia?
Ink Pulse ships an update every 4 months, and Puzzlia every 5 weeks. Most recently, Ink Pulse was updated on October 25, 2026 and Puzzlia on October 25, 2026.

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