Junction Nine vs Rivoko
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Junction Nine
A logic puzzle game based on a mathematical principle where you spin sections of a 3x3 grid to connect tiles. Challenge yourself to solve each puzzle in the fewest possible moves, with every puzzle having a proven minimum solution.
- Spin grid sections 180 degrees
- Solve puzzles with proven minimum spins
- No ads or timers
- Light and dark themes
- Optional haptic feedback and sound
- Multiple puzzle collections
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Behind Junction Nine is a published mathematical result: in a 3×3 grid where any rectangle can be spun 180 degrees, every arrangement can be returned to order - and never in more than nine spins. We designed the puzzles and independently calculated the fewest spins each one takes. See if you can match the minimum. HOW IT WORKS Spin any rectangular section of the grid 180°. Remember - squares count as rectangles. A move can shift several pieces at once, so fixing one connection can disrupt another. Rotate tiles until every connection lines up. Then keep going: can you match the fewest possible spins? Every puzzle has a proven minimum. ORIGIN — FREE Start with Origin, a collection that introduces the mechanic and builds from simple puzzles to genuinely tricky ones. TRANSFER Unlock a second collection with a new set of puzzles to master. DESIGNED FOR THINKING - No ads - No timers or penalties - Optional haptic feedback and sound - Light and dark themes - More puzzle packs planned Quick to learn. Surprisingly hard to perfect.
Rivoko
A turn-based strategy game on a 5x5 board where placing stones flips others. Aim to create lines of four or more to win, but be mindful of your opponent's opportunities. Features solo challenges, local multiplayer, and interactive lessons.
- Turn-based strategy gameplay
- 5x5 board with stone flipping mechanics
- Five unlockable AI rivals
- Local two-player mode
- Interactive tutorial lessons
- Offline play
- Game replay functionality
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One stone. Four directions. A board that changes with every move. Rivoko is a turn-based strategy game played on a 5×5 board. Place a black or white stone and flip the first existing stone in each horizontal and vertical direction—even your own. Make a line of four or more to win, but look closely: your move can give your opponent the winning line. CLIMB THROUGH FIVE RIVALS Meet Nio, Kira, Bram, Vey and Nox. Earn unassisted wins to unlock the next rival, then win with both colors to master each challenge. PLAY TOGETHER Challenge a friend in local two-player mode on one iPhone. Take turns, switch colors for a rematch and review the game move by move. LEARN BY PLAYING Four interactive lessons introduce the rules. Preview the stones that will flip before you commit. Use hints and undo in solo training, then put what you learned into practice. PICK UP WHERE YOU LEFT OFF Matches, settings and achievements are saved on your device. Revisit completed games with a move-by-move replay. MADE FOR QUIET FOCUS Enjoy a tactile board, animated 3D rivals, light and dark themes, and English or German. Rivoko works entirely offline, with no accounts, ads or in-app purchases.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rivoko at none against Junction Nine's 2. Rivoko also leads on ads (none vs shown). Junction Nine's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating and review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. Junction Nine sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Rivoko asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Junction Nine against 5.0 for Rivoko. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Junction Nine ships an update every 5 days, Rivoko every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Junction Nine | Rivoko |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bricks and Chips, LLC | paul zogmann |
Customer experience
Junction Nine
Rivoko
In-app purchases
Junction Nine
- Transfer Puzzles$2.99
- Interchange Puzzles$2.99
Rivoko
No in-app purchases









