# 25 (game) vs -PILA-

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: -PILA- at none against 25 (game)'s 1. -PILA- also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (279 vs 22). 25 (game)'s advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (90% vs 76%). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 25 (game) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. -PILA- asks for nothing beyond the download.

25 (game) holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: -PILA- has 279 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of 25 (game)'s written reviews are positive against 76% of -PILA-'s.

25 (game) ships an update every 7 months, -PILA- every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 25 (game) | -PILA- |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/25-game/id847466186/reviews)** | [4.4 (279 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pila/id1193454912/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **279** |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 76.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 17 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bart BONTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/568141787) | [Chris Foreman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1193454911) |

## What reviewers say

### 25 (game)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/25-game/id847466186)

A unique puzzle game that blends sliding block mechanics with match-3 elements. Merge numbered blocks to level up, but strategically remove red blocks to avoid obstacles. Challenge yourself to achieve the highest score in this engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Sliding block mechanics, Match-3 gameplay, Numbered block merging, Red block removal, High score challenges

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads | $2.49 | one-time |


### -PILA-

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pila/id1193454912)

A minimalistic puzzler that challenges your logic with physics and timing. Guide a ball to a portal by strategically using various in-game items across 50 levels. Discover new mechanics as you progress in this intuitive, frustration-reducing experience.

**Highlights:** Minimalistic puzzle design, Physics-based gameplay, Timing challenges, Logic testing, 50 progressive levels, Intuitive learning curve, Ambient sound design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🧩 Clever puzzle design with logic and strategy
- 💡 Unique gameplay combining puzzle-solving with real-time skill
- 🎨 Simple, minimalist, and appealing graphics
- ⏱️ Good difficulty progression through 50 levels
- 🧠 Requires thinking and problem-solving skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Intrusive ads between levels
- 🐛 Ball frequently gets stuck with no restart button
- ⏱️ Game requires speed/timing over pure logic
- 🔊 No sound/volume control options
- ⚙️ Slow loading times between levels

**Reported bugs**

- Ball gets stuck on curves and cannot escape level
- Screen blacks out on certain levels requiring full reinstall
- Game freezes after level failure
- Level does not restart when ball is stuck
- App crashes on iPad 2 with iOS 9.3.5

**Requested features**

- Paid version to remove ads
- Sound/volume control settings
- Hint system after multiple failures
- Restart/reload button for stuck levels
- More levels beyond 50


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 25 (game) free?

25 (game) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is -PILA- free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 25 (game) or -PILA-?

25 (game) is rated higher. 25 (game) averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while -PILA- averages 4.4 from 279 ratings.

### Do 25 (game) or -PILA- have ads?

25 (game) shows ads; -PILA- does not.

### Which is updated more often, 25 (game) or -PILA-?

25 (game) ships an update every 7 months, and -PILA- every 4 months. Most recently, 25 (game) was updated on November 1, 2026 and -PILA- on November 2, 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.*