# OLYM vs Potion Explosion

The clearest difference is price: OLYM at Free against Potion Explosion's $3.99. OLYM also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 40%) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). Potion Explosion's advantage is ratings volume (273 vs 23) and chart position (#154 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

OLYM is free to download; Potion Explosion costs $3.99 up front. OLYM sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Potion Explosion 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 — 4.0 for OLYM against 4.0 for Potion Explosion. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Potion Explosion has 273 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of OLYM's written reviews are positive against 40% of Potion Explosion's.

OLYM ships an update every 3 weeks, Potion Explosion every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OLYM | Potion Explosion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olym/id957694202/reviews) | [4.0 (273 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potion-explosion/id1162628471/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **273** |
| Positive reviews | **48.3% of reviews** | 40.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#154** |
| Size | 137 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oink Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/532425963) | [Horrible Guild](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460296043) |

## What reviewers say

### OLYM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olym/id957694202)

A simple puzzle game where players tap connected pieces to clear levels and increase their score. It features a variety of puzzle mechanisms across 130 levels and allows for friendly competition. Enjoy a relaxing experience with no time limits and quality art and music.

**Highlights:** Gather connected pieces, Increase your score, 130 different levels, Simple tap controls, No time limits, Challenge friends

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 21 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Lives & People | $3.99 | one-time |
| 52 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 105 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 214 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 556 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |


### Potion Explosion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potion-explosion/id1162628471)

**Currently charting:** #154 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

This is a digital adaptation of an award-winning puzzle board game where players collect magical ingredients to brew powerful potions. Engage in tactical gameplay, trigger chain reactions, and compete against AI or players worldwide to score the most points.

**Highlights:** Official adaptation of award-winning board game, Solo mode against AI, Online multiplayer with worldwide leaderboard, Tactical gameplay with strategic depth, The Fifth Ingredient expansion available, Magical universe with enhanced digital elements

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Fifth Ingredient | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and animations
- 🧠 Engaging and strategic gameplay
- 🕹️ Smooth offline experience
- 💰 Good value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔌 Drains battery quickly
- 🕰️ Online games prone to freezing and synchronization issues
- 🤖 AI opponents too difficult or too easy

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to complete online games
- Incorrect scoring and game state displayed
- Potions and ingredients not functioning as expected

**Requested features**

- Notification system for online games
- Ability to undo moves
- Random selection of professors
- More challenging AI opponents


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OLYM free?

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

### Is Potion Explosion free?

Potion Explosion costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OLYM or Potion Explosion?

OLYM and Potion Explosion are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 23 and 273 ratings respectively.

### Do OLYM or Potion Explosion have ads?

Neither OLYM nor Potion Explosion shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OLYM or Potion Explosion?

OLYM ships an update every 3 weeks, and Potion Explosion every 11 days. Most recently, OLYM was updated on September 4, 2026 and Potion Explosion on September 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.*