# AlphaTubes vs Save Pickles

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AlphaTubes at none against Save Pickles's 10. AlphaTubes also leads on ratings volume (22 vs 1). Save Pickles's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Save Pickles sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. AlphaTubes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Save Pickles holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AlphaTubes has 22 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

AlphaTubes ships an update every 4 days, Save Pickles weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AlphaTubes | Save Pickles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alphatubes/id6761431916/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-pickles/id6792366516/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paul Kragthorpe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799785754) | [AppxGenix](https://appshunter.io/developer/1317616589) |

## What reviewers say

### AlphaTubes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alphatubes/id6761431916)

Engage in a quick and satisfying word puzzle game where you sort letters into tubes to uncover hidden category words. Aim to solve all three words with the fewest moves possible, with options for daily challenges and varying difficulty levels.

**Highlights:** Letter sorting word puzzles, Hidden category words, Daily challenges, Easy and Hard modes, Optional hints, Best-score tracking, iCloud progress sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Save Pickles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-pickles/id6792366516)

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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Save Pickles Plus (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Save Pickles Plus (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| Care Package — 5 Lives | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Value Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Care Package — 15 Lives | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Clan Rename | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hero Care Package 50 Lives | $14.99 | one-time |
| Whale Pack — 50,000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AlphaTubes free?

AlphaTubes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Save Pickles free?

Save Pickles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AlphaTubes or Save Pickles?

Save Pickles is rated higher. AlphaTubes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Save Pickles averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AlphaTubes or Save Pickles have ads?

Neither AlphaTubes nor Save Pickles shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AlphaTubes or Save Pickles?

AlphaTubes ships an update every 4 days, and Save Pickles weekly. Most recently, AlphaTubes was updated on October 3, 2026 and Save Pickles on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*