Comparison

Puzzle Maker World vs HAKOIRI

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

Head to head
About

Puzzle Maker World

Features
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Puzzles from around the world, all in one place. minPuz is a brand-new puzzle SNS where you can create, play, and share puzzles — all in one app. Your puzzles become someone else's challenge. Masterpieces from creators around the world are waiting for you. 4 Types of Puzzles to Enjoy Hakoiri Musume — Slide the target piece to the exit. Simple rules, endless depth. Sokoban — Push boxes to their targets. The classic logic puzzle. Rush Hour — Move the cars to free the red one. Think like a chess player. Packing Puzzle — Fit every piece into the board. Think Tetris, but slower. Create and Publish Your Own Puzzles Build original stages with an intuitive editor. Set a title, hint, and color theme, then share it with the world. Test-play your stage before publishing to get the difficulty just right. Enjoy It as a Puzzle SNS Like, comment, and bookmark your favorite stages Follow top creators and catch their latest releases first Share your clear posts and reactions Get real-time notifications for likes and comments Endless Mode — How Far Can You Go? How many puzzles can you clear in a row? Customize difficulty and puzzle type for your own marathon session. Filter out stages you've already played to keep things fresh. Discover Stages from Around the World Browse by newest, popular, or trending. Filter by puzzle type, board size, and difficulty to find your perfect challenge. No Account Required — Play Instantly No email. No password. Just open the app and start playing. Set a username and you're ready to post, comment, and like. Creator Pass — Unlock Your Full Potential Unlimited stage publishing Add hints and descriptions to your stages Edit published stages anytime View hints without watching ads Exclusive badge to show your creator status Diving Pass and Master Pass offer even more — ad-free play, unlimited bookmarks, and a more comfortable experience overall. Subscription Note: Some features require a paid subscription. Prices are shown in the App Store. Subscriptions are billed to your Apple ID and renew automatically. You can cancel anytime up to 24 hours before the renewal date. terms of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HAKOIRI

Experience a serene sliding block puzzle with a minimalist wooden toy aesthetic. Solve over 100 stages of increasing difficulty, track your best times, and enjoy a calming soundtrack. Perfect for a quiet break or for those who prefer thoughtful gameplay over flashy visuals.

Highlights
  • Minimalist wooden toy design
  • 100+ puzzle stages
  • Best-time tracking
  • Two board sizes
  • Soft background music
Features
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A quiet sliding puzzle, like a wooden toy you can hold in your hand. No flashy effects. Just you, the pieces, and the gentle slide. ABOUT HAKOIRI HAKOIRI is the classic Japanese sliding-block puzzle "Klotski," reimagined with the warmth of Scandinavian wooden toys. Slide the 2×2 daughter piece down to the exit. That's all. Simple to learn, endlessly satisfying to master. FEATURES • Warm, minimal wooden-toy design • 100+ stages, from gentle 3-move starters to 100-move challenges • Best-time tracking — race against your own record • Two board sizes: 4×5 and 5×6 • Soft background music for quiet focus PERFECT FOR • A calm break between busy moments • Anyone tired of loud, flashy games • Puzzle lovers who enjoy thinking deeply • Fans of wooden toys and Scandinavian design

Screenshots

Puzzle Maker World4 screens
HAKOIRI3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HAKOIRI at none against Puzzle Maker World's 3. HAKOIRI also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). Puzzle Maker World's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price 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. Puzzle Maker World sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. HAKOIRI asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Puzzle Maker World ships an update every 3 days, HAKOIRI daily. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Puzzle Maker World versus HAKOIRI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuzzle Maker WorldHAKOIRI
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKAI MIYAKAWANagatomo Miki

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Puzzle Maker World

Subscriptions3
  • Creater's Pass$1.991 Month
  • Diving Pass$1.991 Month
  • Master Pass$1.991 Month
None

HAKOIRI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Puzzle Maker World free?
Puzzle Maker World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HAKOIRI free?
HAKOIRI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Puzzle Maker World or HAKOIRI have ads?
Puzzle Maker World shows ads; HAKOIRI does not.
Which is updated more often, Puzzle Maker World or HAKOIRI?
Puzzle Maker World ships an update every 3 days, and HAKOIRI daily. Most recently, Puzzle Maker World was updated on October 31, 2026 and HAKOIRI on November 5, 2026.

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