# Pingtu vs Small World

The clearest difference is rating: Small World at 4.7 against Pingtu's 3.0. Small World also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). Pingtu's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pingtu sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Small World sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Small World holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Small World has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Pingtu's written reviews are positive against 100% of Small World's.

Pingtu ships an update every 24 months, Small World every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pingtu | Small World |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pingtu/id853117439/reviews) | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/small-world-scene-painter-3d/id1614519895/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Every 13 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 317 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ripple Digital Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/410843699) | [DiZign LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535400656) |

## What reviewers say

### Pingtu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pingtu/id853117439)

Solve unique picture puzzles by matching colored shapes to reveal exclusive icons. Customize your pieces and choose from three challenging difficulty levels. Unlock a collection of original illustrations and aim for the top scorer board.

**Highlights:** Match colored shapes to complete puzzles, Customize puzzle piece colors, Three difficulty levels, Unlock 75 collector icons, Original illustrations, Top scorer board

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Characters Collection | $0.99 | one-time |
| Objects Collection | $0.99 | one-time |
| Animals Collection | $0.99 | one-time |


### Small World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/small-world-scene-painter-3d/id1614519895)

Explore diverse 3D scenes and bring them to life by coloring objects. Watch characters and items animate as you complete your artwork. Embark on imaginative journeys through time and space.

**Highlights:** Explore diverse 3D scenes, Color 3D objects by tapping, Animated characters and objects, Travel through time and space, Immersive world exploration

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 9 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pingtu free?

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

### Is Small World free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pingtu or Small World?

Small World is rated higher. Pingtu averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Small World averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do Pingtu or Small World have ads?

Neither Pingtu nor Small World shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pingtu or Small World?

Pingtu ships an update every 24 months, and Small World every 13 months. Most recently, Pingtu was updated on November 1, 2026 and Small World on November 3, 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.*