Comparison

Puzzledrome vs MINOID

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

MINOID

Features
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MINOID is a Minesweeper-inspired puzzle adventure built around satisfying reveals, tactical exploration, chain reactions, and an atmospheric electronic soundtrack. Reveal the unknown, uncover hidden paths, trigger rewarding combos, and see how far you can go. Easy to learn and approachable from the start, MINOID gradually introduces new mechanics, mysterious encounters, and deeper challenges as your journey continues. Discover strange aircraft, unlock achievements, uncover hidden secrets, and face challenging boss encounters in the deeper stages. COMPETE & CHALLENGE • Climb the global leaderboard and chase your personal best • Take on a new Daily Challenge every day • Test your instinct and luck in One Try, and see how high you can score • Contribute to your country's ranking through your play • Compare your progress with players around the world GAMEPLAY • Easy-to-learn, satisfying tile-revealing gameplay • Chain reactions, rewarding combos, and hidden secrets • Music-reactive visual effects that pulse to the beat • Mysterious encounters with friendly and hostile aircraft • Challenging boss encounters in the deeper stages MUSIC & ATMOSPHERE • Atmospheric electronic soundtrack with an integrated music player • Unlockable music tracks as you progress • Minimalist pixel-art visuals with a clean, accessible interface PLAY YOUR WAY • Designed for a focused, distraction-free puzzle experience • Play at your own pace with no pay-to-win mechanics • Optimized for iPhone and iPad • Supports both portrait and landscape play Whether you're discovering puzzle games for the first time or returning to Minesweeper with fresh eyes, MINOID offers a calm yet challenging way to reveal the unknown. Reveal the unknown today. Official Website: playminoid.com

Screenshots

Puzzledrome4 screens
MINOID4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MINOID at Free against Puzzledrome's $1.99. MINOID also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). Puzzledrome's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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

MINOID is free to download; Puzzledrome costs $1.99 up front. MINOID sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Puzzledrome asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Puzzledrome ships an update every 6 weeks, MINOID every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Puzzledrome versus MINOID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuzzledromeMINOID
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAsinine Games IncThe Trustee for AHN Family Trust

In-app purchases

None

Puzzledrome

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MINOID

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Puzzledrome free?
Puzzledrome costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MINOID free?
MINOID is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Puzzledrome or MINOID have ads?
MINOID shows ads; Puzzledrome does not.
Which is updated more often, Puzzledrome or MINOID?
Puzzledrome ships an update every 6 weeks, and MINOID every 4 days. Most recently, Puzzledrome was updated on October 23, 2026 and MINOID on October 25, 2026.

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