# Picture Cross vs Quadoku

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Quadoku at 100% against Picture Cross's 45%. Quadoku also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Picture Cross's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and ratings volume (75K vs 20). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Picture Cross is free to download; Quadoku costs $4.99 up front. Picture Cross sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Quadoku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Quadoku holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picture Cross has 75K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Picture Cross's written reviews are positive against 100% of Quadoku's.

Picture Cross ships an update every 2 months, Quadoku every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Picture Cross | Quadoku |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (75K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-cross/id977150768/reviews) | **[5.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quadoku/id1467677739/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **75K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 45.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#116** | — |
| Size | 648 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppyNation Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/488094583) | [Valiant Pixel Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534204306) |

## What reviewers say

### Picture Cross

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-cross/id977150768)

**Currently charting:** #116 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

Engage your logic skills with over 10,000 puzzles that reveal hidden pictures when solved. Explore themed packs, classic and color modes, and various difficulty levels. This game offers a fun challenge for puzzle enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** 10,000+ puzzles, 80 themed puzzle packs, Classic and Color modes, Multiple grid sizes, Easy to Expert skill levels, Reveal hidden scenes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Booster Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasure Small Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins Super Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Super Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins Mega Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Mega Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Event Pass | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent game
- 🤗 Relaxing and challenging
- 🧠 Good brain exercise
- 🎨 Enjoyable puzzles
- 🕰️ Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Token system too restrictive
- 🙄 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🤔 Puzzles get too expensive
- 😡 Tokens not rewarded as promised

**Reported bugs**

- Tokens not awarded for completing surveys
- Puzzle progress reset unexpectedly
- Tournament rewards not received
- Redirected to scam websites from game

**Requested features**

- Ability to use coins to buy tokens
- More frequent token rewards
- Zoom functionality
- Undo button
- Continuous daily reward progression


### Quadoku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quadoku/id1467677739)

A simple yet addictive block puzzle game where you fill a board with patterns to clear rows, columns, and quadrants for points. Compete for high scores and earn achievements in this endless challenge.

**Highlights:** Endless block puzzle gameplay, Score points by clearing rows, columns, and quadrants, Earn achievements, Compete on leaderboards, Automatic game saves, Clean, colorful graphics, Fun sound effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Picture Cross free?

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

### Is Quadoku free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Picture Cross or Quadoku?

Quadoku is rated higher. Picture Cross averages 4.6 out of 5 from 75K ratings, while Quadoku averages 5.0 from 20 ratings.

### Do Picture Cross or Quadoku have ads?

Picture Cross shows ads; Quadoku does not.

### Which is updated more often, Picture Cross or Quadoku?

Picture Cross ships an update every 2 months, and Quadoku every 5 days. Most recently, Picture Cross was updated on October 30, 2026 and Quadoku on October 25, 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.*