# Kiwanuka vs KAMI 2

The clearest difference is price: KAMI 2 at Free against Kiwanuka's $0.99. KAMI 2 also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 61%) and ratings volume (15K vs 328). Kiwanuka's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

KAMI 2 is free to download; Kiwanuka costs $0.99 up front. KAMI 2 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Kiwanuka asks for nothing beyond the download.

KAMI 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KAMI 2 has 15K ratings behind it against 328, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Kiwanuka's written reviews are positive against 84% of KAMI 2's.

Kiwanuka ships an update every 5 weeks, KAMI 2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kiwanuka | KAMI 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (328 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiwanuka/id849796318/reviews) | **[4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kami-2/id1133161444/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 328 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.8% of reviews | **83.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 49 MB | 396 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marco Mazzoli](https://appshunter.io/developer/354998926) | [State of Play Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/494615574) |

## What reviewers say

### Kiwanuka

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiwanuka/id849796318)

Guide tiny citizens through an enchanting action-puzzle game. Instruct them to build and topple towers, creating bridges to reach the exit. Success hinges on strategic thinking and precise timing.

**Highlights:** Unique touch-based game mechanics, Guide and instruct tiny citizens, Build and topple towers, Use towers as bridges, Reach the exit

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game design
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and music
- 🤩 Charming and fun gameplay
- 💡 Unique puzzle mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Too short and lacking in content
- 🤔 Repetitive and lacking in challenge
- 🐛 Occasional control issues
- 💰 Expensive for the amount of content

**Reported bugs**

- Progress reset issues
- Freezing and crashing
- Unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Increased difficulty and challenge
- Improved controls and responsiveness
- Cloud save support


### KAMI 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kami-2/id1133161444)

This game challenges players to fill each puzzle with a single color using the fewest moves possible. It offers over 100 handcrafted puzzles, daily challenges, and the ability to create and share your own designs.

**Highlights:** Hand-crafted puzzles, Single color flood mechanic, Fewest moves challenge, Daily challenges, User-generated puzzles, Puzzle builder

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Palettes 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Palettes 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Palettes 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 75 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Beautiful visuals and soothing audio
- 🧠 Challenging and brain-stimulating puzzles
- 🔍 Ability to create and publish custom puzzles
- 🕰️ Relaxing and calming gameplay experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive use of ads and in-app purchases for hints
- 🐛 Connectivity issues and server problems
- 🤯 Difficulty spike in later levels with no free hints
- 📱 Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Reported bugs**

- Daily puzzles not loading or resetting incorrectly
- User-created puzzles not saving or syncing properly
- App freezing or crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Earn free hints through gameplay achievements
- Option to undo moves or restart puzzles
- Improved puzzle search and discovery
- Colorblind accessibility features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kiwanuka free?

Kiwanuka costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is KAMI 2 free?

KAMI 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Kiwanuka or KAMI 2?

KAMI 2 is rated higher. Kiwanuka averages 4.5 out of 5 from 328 ratings, while KAMI 2 averages 4.7 from 15K ratings.

### Do Kiwanuka or KAMI 2 have ads?

KAMI 2 shows ads; Kiwanuka does not.

### Which is updated more often, Kiwanuka or KAMI 2?

Kiwanuka ships an update every 5 weeks, and KAMI 2 every 2 months. Most recently, Kiwanuka was updated on September 28, 2026 and KAMI 2 on September 29, 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.*