# Noddle vs Murky Horizon

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Murky Horizon at none against Noddle's 10. Murky Horizon also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Noddle's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Noddle sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Murky Horizon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Murky Horizon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Noddle has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Noddle ships an update every 4 days, Murky Horizon every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Noddle | Murky Horizon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noddle/id6761867949/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/murky-horizon-tower-defense/id6807933713/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 36 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [KYLE GREGORY HOLT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891863448) | [SerenityMindTech LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779214717) |

## What reviewers say

### Noddle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noddle/id6761867949)

Engage in a relaxing bead puzzle game where you fill the board with connected molecule-style pieces. Enjoy handcrafted puzzles, daily challenges with leaderboards, and fast-paced modes. Unlock additional content for a complete puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** 250 Classic puzzles, Daily puzzle with global leaderboard, Blitz mode, Freeform sandbox mode, 24 color skins, Extra puzzle packs

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Neon Dreams | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ocean Deep | $0.99 | one-time |
| Arctic | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ember | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rose Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Earthy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crimson | $0.99 | one-time |
| Desert Sand | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cotton Candy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Noddle Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


### Murky Horizon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/murky-horizon-tower-defense/id6807933713)

Defend your bunker against waves of incoming lizards in this twin-stick shooter and tower defense hybrid. Strategically build and upgrade defenses between rounds, manage resources earned from kills, and survive 40 challenging rounds with a day-night cycle.

**Highlights:** Twin-stick shooter gameplay, Tower defense mechanics, Bunker defense, Resource management, Day-night cycle, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Noddle free?

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

### Is Murky Horizon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Noddle or Murky Horizon?

Murky Horizon is rated higher. Noddle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Murky Horizon averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Noddle or Murky Horizon have ads?

Neither Noddle nor Murky Horizon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Noddle or Murky Horizon?

Noddle ships an update every 4 days, and Murky Horizon every 3 days. Most recently, Noddle was updated on October 24, 2026 and Murky Horizon on October 7, 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.*