Comparison

Puzzledrome vs Sixth Extinction

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Puzzledrome

This game challenges your mind with unique palindrome puzzles. Swipe tiles to create symmetry in rows and columns, testing your logic and speed. Offers various modes for different playstyles.

Highlights
  • Create palindromic rows and columns
  • 303 challenging puzzles
  • Arcade Mode with timer
  • Free Play Mode
  • Special tiles for added difficulty
  • GameCenter Leaderboards
Features
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"Puzzledrome, the infuriating and brilliant puzzler... If you're a perfectionist this game is absolutely for you, and will no doubt drive you mad in your quest for order." - PocketGamer "definitely one of the most unique “slide and match” puzzle games currently on the digital marketplace. It’s as cool as a Taco Cat" - Gamezebo "Swipe tiles and create glorious symmetry in this inventive visual puzzler." - AppSpy Featured in App Store's "Best New Games" and "What We're Playing" Make every row and column a palindrome in as few moves as possible! Challenge your mind with a game that takes thought, agility, and creative thinking to solve unique palindrome puzzles. Swap the tiles until all of the rows and columns are palindromes, in as few moves as possible. Inspired by symmetry, Sudoku and matching games, Puzzledrome takes tiled based puzzling to the next level! What’s left is right, what’s up is down… * Work your way through 303 challenging puzzles * Race against the clock in Arcade Mode * Play at your own speed in Free Play Mode * Special Tiles add difficulty as you progress * GameCenter Leaderboards palindrome (palin drōm) noun. 1.a word, phrase, or sequence that reads the same backward as forward, e.g., madam, racecar, tacocat, or 2002. Puzzledrome provides the perfect balance of brain teasing challenge and easy to learn puzzling for a captivating game experience you'll want to enjoy again and again. Swipe tiles around until everything lines up just right and you see a perfect palindrome where the tile sequence is the same left to right and up and down. Starting off with a single row of colorful icons, the game teaches you as you go and encourages creativity as you swipe tiles right and left, putting everything in its place. Getting progressively harder, Puzzledrome introduces unique challenges like the shape shifter, stone, and danger tiles that add difficulty to the game.

About

Sixth Extinction

This puzzle game offers a dark, thought-provoking story about self-discovery and the world. It challenges players to think critically and make choices that reveal their true nature through an atmospheric, hour-long experience.

Highlights
  • Dark and hard-hitting story
  • Discover your true nature through choices
  • Think outside the box puzzle mechanics
  • Short, thought-provoking experience
  • Hand-drawn visuals and poetic narration
  • Themes of extinction, revenge, and violence
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One of the most original games. Sixth Extinction is not your average puzzle game. With a dark and hard-hitting story lurking beneath the gameplay, it's up to you to uncover the truth and play your way to an important revelation about both yourself and the world you live in. - Free and no ads. - Discover your true nature: learn what your choices say about you, and open your mind to a positive change. - Think outside the box: use your intellect to conquer the obstacles in your way, and discover the game's deep message. - Short but thought-provoking: immerse yourself in an hour-long, atmospheric experience. - Made with love: from the hand-drawn visuals to the poetic narration, every moment has been crafted to enhance your enjoyment. - A dark message: the story of this game contains heavy themes of extinction, revenge and violence. An adult audience is recommended. Update 2023 July: I released this game for free, so more people can enjoy it. Previously purchased owners of this game can get my next game for free, by sending me an email.

Screenshots

Puzzledrome4 screens
Sixth Extinction4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Puzzledrome at 67% against Sixth Extinction's 0%. Puzzledrome also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months) and device support (4 vs 2). Sixth Extinction's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (4.8 vs 4.1). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Sixth Extinction is free to download; Puzzledrome costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sixth Extinction holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Puzzledrome's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sixth Extinction's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Puzzledrome ships an update every 6 weeks, Sixth Extinction every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on June 6, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Puzzledrome versus Sixth Extinction: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuzzledromeSixth Extinction
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (15 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB186 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAsinine Games IncJuha Salo

Customer experience

Puzzledrome

All ratings15 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral20.0%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

Sixth Extinction

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Puzzledrome

No in-app purchases

None

Sixth Extinction

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Puzzledrome free?
Puzzledrome costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sixth Extinction free?
Sixth Extinction is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Puzzledrome or Sixth Extinction?
Sixth Extinction is rated higher. Puzzledrome averages 4.1 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Sixth Extinction averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Puzzledrome or Sixth Extinction have ads?
Neither Puzzledrome nor Sixth Extinction shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Puzzledrome or Sixth Extinction?
Puzzledrome ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sixth Extinction every 7 months. Most recently, Puzzledrome was updated on June 6, 2026 and Sixth Extinction on September 10, 2026.

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