# KAMI vs Prune

The clearest difference is rating: KAMI at 4.8 against Prune's 4.3. KAMI also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 66%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Prune's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and chart position (#62 vs #199). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

KAMI costs $2.99 and Prune $4.99 up front. KAMI sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Prune asks for nothing beyond the download.

KAMI holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 512 and 568 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of KAMI's written reviews are positive against 66% of Prune's.

KAMI ships an update fortnightly, Prune every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | KAMI | Prune |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (512 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kami/id710724007/reviews)** | [4.3 (568 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prune/id972319818/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 512 | **568** |
| Positive reviews | **83.8% of reviews** | 66.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #199 | **#62** |
| Size | 63 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [State of Play Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/494615574) | [Joel McDonald LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/972319817) |

## What reviewers say

### KAMI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kami/id710724007)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

A beautiful and relaxing puzzle game where you fold colored paper to fill the screen. It offers a handcrafted Japanese aesthetic and a calming soundtrack. The game challenges you to solve puzzles in as few moves as possible.

**Highlights:** Fold colored paper to fill screen, Minimal move puzzles, Handcrafted Japanese aesthetic, 72 unique puzzles, Calming soundtrack, Relaxing gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Pack: 5 Color Retro | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack: Noughts & Crosseyes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 5 Hint Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack: Convolution | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 15 Hint Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited hints | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun, unique, and challenging
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing
- 👍 Relaxing and meditative
- 👍 Thought-provoking puzzles
- 👍 Great value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Limited free content, requires in-app purchases
- 🔒 Expensive in-app purchases for hints and extra levels
- 🔒 Not optimized for larger screens
- 🔒 Repetitive puzzles

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 8.1.3 / iPhone 6 Plus
- Bottom half of screen is black on iPad Air
- Achievements not working properly
- Saves and progress being lost

**Requested features**

- Add more free levels
- Improve hint system
- Add color blind mode
- Sync progress across devices
- Add more variety to puzzles


### Prune

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prune/id972319818)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Paid · Family, #152 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Cultivate a digital tree in a hostile world by guiding its growth towards sunlight. Uncover a hidden story and bring life to a forgotten landscape with this meditative and beautiful game.

**Highlights:** Grow and shape trees, Minimalist art and interface, Meditative music and sound, No in-app purchases or monetization, Share tree creations, iCloud progress synchronization

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌳 Beautiful, elegant design
- 🕹️ Relaxing, meditative gameplay
- 🎶 Calming, atmospheric soundtrack
- 🌟 Unique, artistic experience
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Levels can feel too time-sensitive
- 🤔 Unclear objectives and mechanics
- 🕰️ Game is too short for the price
- 🐛 Performance issues on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Progress reset after updates
- Unresponsive controls at times

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Zen mode with no time constraints
- Level editor and sharing capabilities
- Improved tutorials and explanations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KAMI free?

KAMI costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Prune free?

Prune costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, KAMI or Prune?

KAMI is rated higher. KAMI averages 4.8 out of 5 from 512 ratings, while Prune averages 4.3 from 568 ratings.

### Do KAMI or Prune have ads?

Neither KAMI nor Prune shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KAMI or Prune?

KAMI ships an update fortnightly, and Prune every 6 weeks. Most recently, KAMI was updated on September 29, 2026 and Prune on September 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, KAMI or Prune?

KAMI currently peaks at #199 in the App Store charts, and Prune at #62. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*