# 25 (game) vs Sprnkls

The clearest difference is ads: Sprnkls at none against 25 (game)'s shown. Sprnkls also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (264 vs 22). 25 (game)'s advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (90% vs 71%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 25 (game) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sprnkls sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

25 (game) holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sprnkls has 264 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 71% of Sprnkls's.

25 (game) ships an update every 7 months, Sprnkls every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 25 (game) | Sprnkls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/25-game/id847466186/reviews)** | [4.4 (264 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sprnkls/id1247678171/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **264** |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 70.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bart BONTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/568141787) | [Frosty Pop](https://appshunter.io/developer/930758677) |

## 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 |


### Sprnkls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sprnkls/id1247678171)

A unique puzzle game blending match-3 mechanics with the 15-puzzle. Offers multiple game modes, including a relaxing Zen mode, and provides endless replayability with a vast number of possible solutions. Enjoy a visually appealing design and social sharing features.

**Highlights:** Match 3 and 15-puzzle mechanics, Three game modes: Zen, Timer, Moves, Daily replenished power-ups, Social GIF sharing, Game Centre Leaderboards and Achievements, Infinite puzzle solutions

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Sprnkls | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Sprnkls | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads + 10000 Sprnkls | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Sprnkls | $3.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Sprnkls | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Good for brain exercise
- 👍 Smooth gameplay experience
- 👍 Fair monetization (paid to remove ads)
- 👍 Different game modes available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game freezes on opening
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing controls
- 🐛 Annoying ads during gameplay
- 🐛 Difficulty doesn't raise fast enough
- 🐛 Repetitive gameplay without changes

**Reported bugs**

- Screen freezes on opening
- Ads interrupt gameplay
- Controls freeze
- Game crashes
- Does not support colorblindness

**Requested features**

- Option to turn off sound/music
- Ability to retry missed levels
- More depth in gameplay
- Support for colorblindness


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 25 (game) free?

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

### Is Sprnkls free?

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

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

25 (game) is rated higher. 25 (game) averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Sprnkls averages 4.4 from 264 ratings.

### Do 25 (game) or Sprnkls have ads?

25 (game) shows ads; Sprnkls does not.

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

25 (game) ships an update every 7 months, and Sprnkls every 2 days. Most recently, 25 (game) was updated on October 23, 2026 and Sprnkls on October 20, 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.*