Comparison

Kiwanuka vs Myst Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Kiwanuka

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
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"Whimsical, magical, and enchanting" –– Touch Arcade, 5/5 Kiwanuka is an action-puzzle game with an entirely new game-mechanic designed uniquely for touch screen. Guide the tiny citizens, instruct them to build towers, knock the towers over to grab ledges, then use them as bridges to reach the exit. Success requires careful thought and perfect timing. - "A brilliant, beautiful, unique experience. Everything from the sounds, visuals, and just the vibe of the game all come together to create one of the most interesting little games I’ve played." - Touch Arcade, Game of the Week - "An elegantly smart game." - Cult of Mac - "A good surprise" -New York Times - "A truly special game" - Kotaku - "Amazing" - TUAW - "A hidden treasure." - SlashGear - "The game looks great." - Pocket Gamer -"In an increasingly-long line of delightful puzzle games on iOS, Kiwanuka is one of the best. It sees you guiding a colourful collection of characters to freedom using a glowing staff: like a neon-infused Lemmings built for touchscreens." - The Guardian

About

Myst Mobile

Embark on a challenging puzzle adventure on a mysterious island. Explore surreal worlds, solve intricate puzzles, and uncover a story of betrayal. This reimagined 3D version offers enhanced graphics and multiple input options for an immersive experience.

Highlights
  • Explore a mysterious island
  • Solve intricate puzzles
  • Discover surreal worlds (Ages)
  • Unravel an epic story
  • Real-time 3D graphics
  • Multiple input options
  • Optional puzzle randomization
Features
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Welcome to Myst: a starkly beautiful island, eerily tinged with mystery and shrouded in intrigue. Available now, to download and begin your adventure FOR FREE! Journey to Myst Island and begin to unravel the mystery you have been thrust into. As you learn what happened on the island, you will find yourself playing a key role in an epic story whose ending has not yet been written. The island is full of secrets – learn your surroundings and discover what you can interact with. Each puzzle you solve will bring you closer to exploring more of the island, and reveal methods to reach other stunning and surreal worlds called “Ages”. With an in-app purchase to unlock the other Ages of Myst, you will see even greater challenges await you, and discover deeper connections and puzzles that Myst has to offer. Uncover a story of ruthless family betrayal, and make choices that will affect both you, and the world of Myst itself. For those who are already familiar with Myst, this version is built from the ground up and available to play in real-time 3D. It’s teeming with new art, new sound, re-imagined interactions, accessibility options, localization for many different languages, and even optional puzzle randomization. OPTIMIZED FOR IOS For M1 and M2 iOS devices such as the latest generations of the iPad Pro and iPad Air, players will find that the graphics settings of Myst Mobile default to “Epic” settings, which is the highest the graphics settings of Myst can possibly be set to on any platform. Explorers of Myst Mobile on M1 and M2 devices will be able to revel in the game’s beauty like never before on mobile! Playing Myst on the go is incredibly easy and accessible with Myst Mobile on iOS. Players will find a variety of input options to play the game, in the way that is most comfortable to them: gamepad, touch controls, keyboard and trackpad input from Smart & Magic Folios are all supported. SUPPORTED HARDWARE All iPhones and iPads with A12 Bionic chips (or M1) and above are supported. - iPhone XS (Sept. 2018) and above. - iPhone SE 2nd generation (April 2020) and above. - iPad Air 3rd generation (March 2019) and above. - iPad Mini 5th generation (March 2019) and above. - iPad 8th generation (Sept. 2020) and above. - iPad Pro 4th generation (March 2020) and above.

Screenshots

Kiwanuka4 screens
Myst Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Myst Mobile at Free against Kiwanuka's $0.99. Myst Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Kiwanuka's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, ads and 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

Myst Mobile is free to download; Kiwanuka costs $0.99 up front. Myst Mobile sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Kiwanuka asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kiwanuka holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 328 and 235 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Kiwanuka's written reviews are positive against 40% of Myst Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kiwanuka ships an update every 5 weeks, Myst Mobile every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Kiwanuka versus Myst Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKiwanukaMyst Mobile
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (328 ratings) — better3.9 (235 ratings)
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews — better40.1% of reviews
Number of ratings328 — better235
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB3.7 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarco MazzoliCyan Worlds

Customer experience

Kiwanuka

All ratings328 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral8.2%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews316 reviews
Positive67.7%
Neutral13.9%
Negative18.4%

Myst Mobile

All ratings232 ratings
Positive69.0%
Neutral8.2%
Negative22.8%
Written reviews192 reviews
Positive40.1%
Neutral13.5%
Negative46.4%

User reviews

Kiwanuka

From 328 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Myst Mobile

From 235 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Challenging but rewarding gameplay
  • 👍 Gorgeous graphics and visuals
  • 🎮 Smooth controls with customization options
  • 🎶 Nostalgic audio and music
  • 💡 Puzzle randomization feature

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Difficulty navigating and interacting with small elements
  • 🔋 High battery consumption and device heating
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
  • 🤖 Subpar CGI replacement for original video cutscenes

Bugs and requests

Kiwanuka

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Progress reset issues
  • Freezing and crashing
  • Unresponsive controls

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Increased difficulty and challenge
  • Improved controls and responsiveness
  • Cloud save support

Myst Mobile

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to enter codes in the cabin safe
  • Options menu auto-saves and exits unexpectedly
  • Graphical settings not saving between sessions
  • Audio issues on newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for Apple Pencil and other controllers
  • Implement node-based navigation like previous Myst versions
  • Provide an option to zoom in on text and interactive elements
  • Include the Rime Age from RealMyst as additional content
  • Add cloud save functionality for cross-device progress

In-app purchases

None

Kiwanuka

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Myst Mobile

One-time1
  • Myst Mobile Full Game$14.99

Questions

Is Kiwanuka free?
Kiwanuka costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Myst Mobile free?
Myst Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kiwanuka or Myst Mobile?
Kiwanuka is rated higher. Kiwanuka averages 4.5 out of 5 from 328 ratings, while Myst Mobile averages 3.9 from 235 ratings.
Do Kiwanuka or Myst Mobile have ads?
Neither Kiwanuka nor Myst Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kiwanuka or Myst Mobile?
Kiwanuka ships an update every 5 weeks, and Myst Mobile every 2 weeks. Most recently, Kiwanuka was updated on October 26, 2026 and Myst Mobile on October 23, 2026.

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