# Pipe Puzzle vs Flow Free

The clearest difference is ads: Pipe Puzzle at none against Flow Free's shown. Pipe Puzzle also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Flow Free's advantage is ratings volume (5.2K vs 379). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pipe Puzzle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Flow Free sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flow Free holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flow Free has 5.2K ratings behind it against 379, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of Pipe Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 82% of Flow Free's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pipe Puzzle ships an update monthly, Flow Free every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pipe Puzzle | Flow Free |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (379 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipe-puzzle/id825634908/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-free-warps/id1252460942/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 379 | **5.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.9% of reviews** | 81.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 150 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ECO Pawel Jarosz](https://appshunter.io/developer/347635958) | [Big Duck Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/435664937) |

## What reviewers say

### Pipe Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipe-puzzle/id825634908)

Arrange puzzle pipes and elbows to create a perfect connection between two points. This addictive game challenges your creativity to solve intricate piping challenges.

**Highlights:** Arrange puzzle pipes and elbows, Create piping connections, Solve piping challenges, Addictive puzzle gameplay, Creative problem-solving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads. | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Great brain exercise
- 🕰️ Good time waster
- 🎶 Relaxing background music
- 💡 Unique pipe configurations
- 🧩 Challenging puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Too many ads
- 🙄 Repetitive rating prompts
- 🔍 Difficult to see finished puzzle
- 🎨 Issues for colorblind users

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle disappears after solving
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More levels and puzzles
- Option to remove ads
- Ability to rotate/tap pieces
- Landscape mode
- Online currency for hints


### Flow Free

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-free-warps/id1252460942)

Connect matching colored pipes to create a flow across the board, ensuring no pipes cross or overlap. Solve hundreds of challenging puzzles, with new daily levels available. Enjoy a relaxing or time-trial experience with smooth controls and engaging graphics.

**Highlights:** Warp paths across the board, Connect matching colors, Cover the entire board, Hundreds of free puzzles, Daily puzzles, Time Trial mode

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pastel Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Neon Rainbow Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fall Harvest Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Winter Chill Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Themes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Comet Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kids Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Packs | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Enjoyable puzzles
- 🧠 Challenging gameplay
- 💎 Addictive and fun
- 🎨 Beautiful colors
- 🧩 Satisfying to solve

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Puzzles can be too difficult
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 🔇 Ads ignore sound settings
- 🔒 Progress not saved after reinstall
- 🔘 Confusing UI changes

**Reported bugs**

- Ads causing app freezes
- Inability to close ads or return to game

**Requested features**

- More levels and packs
- Ability to connect dots through warps
- Option to disable flashing/bouncing completion indicators
- Separate names for each Flow Free game
- Ability to share/compete puzzles with friends


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pipe Puzzle free?

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

### Is Flow Free free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pipe Puzzle or Flow Free?

Flow Free is rated higher. Pipe Puzzle averages 4.5 out of 5 from 379 ratings, while Flow Free averages 4.7 from 5.2K ratings.

### Do Pipe Puzzle or Flow Free have ads?

Flow Free shows ads; Pipe Puzzle does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pipe Puzzle or Flow Free?

Pipe Puzzle ships an update monthly, and Flow Free every 5 months. Most recently, Pipe Puzzle was updated on October 20, 2026 and Flow Free on October 19, 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.*