# The Pyraplex vs Strange Horticulture

The clearest difference is rating: Strange Horticulture at 4.9 against The Pyraplex's 4.4. Strange Horticulture also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 17). The Pyraplex's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $5.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

The Pyraplex costs $4.99 and Strange Horticulture $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Strange Horticulture holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strange Horticulture has 1.5K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of The Pyraplex's written reviews are positive against 75% of Strange Horticulture's.

The Pyraplex ships an update every 6 months, Strange Horticulture weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Pyraplex | Strange Horticulture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pyraplex/id919429622/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strange-horticulture/id6450008138/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | **75.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#46** |
| Size | 54 MB | 522 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kairosoft Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/381477233) | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) |

## What reviewers say

### The Pyraplex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pyraplex/id919429622)

Build a magnificent pyramid and establish a thriving desert oasis. Attract diverse visitors, cultivate trade, and create amenities to enrich your culture and wealth. Manage resources and design with both form and function in mind to impress the Pyramid Association.

**Highlights:** Pyramid construction, Desert oasis management, Attract diverse visitors, Cultivate trade, Add amenities and handicrafts, Unearth hidden treasures, Annual evaluations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Strange Horticulture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strange-horticulture/id6450008138)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Paid · Puzzle, #76 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Manage an occult plant store in a mysterious town. Discover and identify strange plants, using their unique properties to influence an unfolding narrative. Explore the surrounding lands to find new flora and unravel ancient secrets.

**Highlights:** Manage an occult plant store, Discover and identify strange plants, Use plant effects to influence story, Explore surrounding lands, Unravel dark mysteries, Pet your cat

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cozy and relaxing gameplay
- 🧠 Clever and engaging puzzles
- 🎨 Lovely art style and graphics
- 📚 Interesting and well-written story
- 🕹️ Unique and novel gameplay mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (viewing device issues, plant movement problems)
- 🔋 Battery drain and overheating issues
- 📱 Suboptimal mobile experience (small text, lack of Apple Pencil support)
- 🕰️ Short playtime, not much replayability

**Reported bugs**

- Viewing device bug preventing progress
- Plants getting stuck and unable to be moved
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More content and expanded gameplay
- Shelf/storage option for plants
- Improved mobile optimization (larger text, better controls)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Pyraplex free?

The Pyraplex costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Strange Horticulture free?

Strange Horticulture costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Pyraplex or Strange Horticulture?

Strange Horticulture is rated higher. The Pyraplex averages 4.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Strange Horticulture averages 4.9 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do The Pyraplex or Strange Horticulture have ads?

Neither The Pyraplex nor Strange Horticulture shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Pyraplex or Strange Horticulture?

The Pyraplex ships an update every 6 months, and Strange Horticulture weekly. Most recently, The Pyraplex was updated on November 1, 2026 and Strange Horticulture 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.*