# PENG!uin vs Riddle test

PENG!uin and Riddle test both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Riddle test's written reviews are positive against 60% of PENG!uin's. Riddle test also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). PENG!uin's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PENG!uin sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Riddle test sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PENG!uin against 5.0 for Riddle test. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of PENG!uin's written reviews are positive against 100% of Riddle test's.

PENG!uin ships an update every 2 months, Riddle test every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PENG!uin | Riddle test |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penguin/id859097653/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riddle-test/id6670793549/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 157 MB | 221 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Oliver Zimmermann](https://appshunter.io/developer/859097656) | [KATAPS, TOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767618987) |

## What reviewers say

### PENG!uin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penguin/id859097653)

Guide a lost penguin through an icy Arctic adventure. Sprint, jump, and slide to avoid obstacles and use fish to stun polar bears. Unlock progression rewards and build a gallery of charming images.

**Highlights:** Endless running gameplay, Jumping and sliding mechanics, Collect fish to stun enemies, Unlock progression rewards, Build a gallery of images, Arctic-themed adventure

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Coin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything + Ad Removal | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5-Coins-Pack | $3.99 | one-time |


### Riddle test

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riddle-test/id6670793549)

This game challenges your mind with unique riddles that defy conventional logic. Prepare to question your assumptions and think unconventionally to solve tricky puzzles. It's a test of adaptability and intellect, where the most unexpected answers are often the correct ones.

**Highlights:** Unique and unconventional riddles, Challenging puzzles that defy logic, Tests adaptability and unconventional thinking, Unexpected and surprising answers, Engaging brain game experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crystals | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all Riddles | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Crystals Pack #2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crystals + No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crystals Pack #3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Crystals Pack #4 | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PENG!uin free?

PENG!uin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Riddle test free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PENG!uin or Riddle test?

PENG!uin and Riddle test are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do PENG!uin or Riddle test have ads?

Riddle test shows ads; PENG!uin does not.

### Which is updated more often, PENG!uin or Riddle test?

PENG!uin ships an update every 2 months, and Riddle test every 2 days. Most recently, PENG!uin was updated on October 23, 2026 and Riddle test on October 24, 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.*