# Skyturns vs Pipe It Puzzle Challenge

The clearest difference is price: Pipe It Puzzle Challenge at Free against Skyturns's $4.99. Pipe It Puzzle Challenge also leads on ratings volume (224 vs 20). Skyturns's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On rating, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Pipe It Puzzle Challenge is free to download; Skyturns costs $4.99 up front. Skyturns sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Pipe It Puzzle Challenge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Skyturns against 4.7 for Pipe It Puzzle Challenge. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pipe It Puzzle Challenge has 224 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Skyturns's written reviews are positive against 61% of Pipe It Puzzle Challenge's.

Skyturns ships an update every 3 weeks, Pipe It Puzzle Challenge every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Skyturns | Pipe It Puzzle Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyturns/id938219594/reviews) | **[4.7 (224 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipe-it-puzzle-challenge/id1198940085/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **224** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 60.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 193 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joakim Tall](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734804793) | [ANDREY NOVIKOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/418898717) |

## What reviewers say

### Skyturns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyturns/id938219594)

Master the skies in this skill-based runner game with dynamic speed and puzzle elements. Explore 7 chapters with over 70 levels, collect hidden items, and race to the flag. Features a level editor for creating and sharing your own challenges.

**Highlights:** Skill-based parkour gameplay, Dynamic speed mechanics, Minimalistic graphics, Puzzle elements in levels, Collectibles and power-ups, 7 chapters with over 70 levels, In-game and web level editor

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome offer: Mushi World | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mushi World "Valley" | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mushi World "Flowers" | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mushi World "Dreams" | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mushi World "Rainbow" | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mushi World "Crystal Cave" | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mushi World "Forest" | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mushi World "Towers" | $5.99 | one-time |


### Pipe It Puzzle Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipe-it-puzzle-challenge/id1198940085)

Connect pipes of the same color to build branches on the playing field. This modern puzzle game features two distinct modes and hundreds of unique challenges with growing difficulty. Enjoy stylish visuals and helpful hints as you solve intricate pipe-connecting puzzles.

**Highlights:** Two game modes: PIPE IT and SPIN IT, 1800+ puzzles across multiple packs, Daily new puzzle challenges, Hint system for assistance, Varied puzzle board sizes and shapes, Multiple pipe colors and composite pieces

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Block | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great brain game
- 👍 Challenging but not frustrating
- 👍 Fascinating puzzle mechanics
- 👍 Satisfying visual feedback

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Ridiculous amount of ads
-  anúncios Ads interrupt gameplay
-  anúncios Unskippable ads
-  anúncios Ads after every level
-  anúncios Paid for no ads, still getting them

**Reported bugs**

- Paid for no ads, still getting them
- App doesn't show in cellular data settings
- Game state not saved
- Hints not replenishing
- Cannot access certain game packs without watching ads

**Requested features**

- Option to pay for no ads that works
- Ability to skip ads sooner
- Control over app's internet access
- Option to jump to harder levels
- Fix for game state not saving


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Skyturns free?

Skyturns costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Pipe It Puzzle Challenge free?

Pipe It Puzzle Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Skyturns or Pipe It Puzzle Challenge?

Pipe It Puzzle Challenge is rated higher. Skyturns averages 4.6 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Pipe It Puzzle Challenge averages 4.7 from 224 ratings.

### Do Skyturns or Pipe It Puzzle Challenge have ads?

Pipe It Puzzle Challenge shows ads; Skyturns does not.

### Which is updated more often, Skyturns or Pipe It Puzzle Challenge?

Skyturns ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pipe It Puzzle Challenge every 2 months. Most recently, Skyturns was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pipe It Puzzle Challenge 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.*