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Head-to-head

Differences vs Differences

Differences 4.6★ · Free + IAP 60
Winner Differences
Differences 4.9★ · Free + IAP 85

Both apps are named 'Differences' and offer a similar core gameplay experience, but App B (lifetime 4.9) has a significantly higher user satisfaction due to fewer complaints about ads and technical issues compared to App A (lifetime 4.6).

Full reviews: Differences · Differences

Both 'Differences' apps provide a classic spot-the-difference game, but App A is plagued by excessive ads, mandatory mini-games, and performance issues, leading to frustration among many users. App B, despite sharing the same name and core concept, maintains a much higher rating, suggesting a more polished and less intrusive user experience.

Head to head

Features & Gameplay tieR2R4R10R11
Differences Users enjoy the core 'find the difference' gameplay, finding it challenging and fun R2R11. However, many are frustrated by recent updates that force them to play other mini-games, like 'art puzzles,' to unlock levels or earn keys, which detracts from the main experience R10R22R25R27. Some also find the images too small, requiring excessive zooming, or object to certain 'dark,' 'witchy,' or 'vulgar' themes R4.
Differences There are no specific reviews provided for App B to detail its features or gameplay beyond the general positive sentiment reflected in its high rating.
Ease of Use & User Experience edge: DifferencesR1R3R7R9
Differences App A suffers from significant user experience issues. Many reviews complain about excessive ads, often appearing after every round, during gameplay, or being difficult to close, leading to frustration and uninstallation R1R3R9. Some users report ads with sound that cannot be muted or ads that redirect to external websites . There are also complaints about progress loss after switching phones , glitches where correct differences are not recognized R7, and the app crashing R51.
Differences With a significantly higher lifetime rating and no specific negative reviews provided, App B is presumed to offer a much smoother and less intrusive user experience, particularly regarding ads and technical stability.
Reliability & Performance edge: DifferencesR18R24R50R51
Differences App A is reported to cause devices to overheat and drain battery quickly R18R24R50R55. Users also experience crashes and freezing, preventing them from playing R51. Some ads are described as 'unstable' and 'aggressive,' leading to the app opening links on its own . The game also has issues with offline play, despite advertising otherwise R93R99.
Differences No specific reviews for App B mention reliability or performance issues, suggesting a more stable application.
Price & Value edge: DifferencesR40R54R65R72
Differences App A is free with in-app purchases, but many users feel the value is poor due to the overwhelming number of ads. The cost to remove ads, around £10-£15, is considered too high by some R54. Users also complain about collecting in-game coins with no clear use R65R72. Some users who paid to remove ads found that recent updates still forced them into mini-games, diminishing the value of their purchase R40.
Differences App B is also free with IAP, but without specific reviews detailing its pricing or ad experience, it's difficult to make a direct comparison. However, its higher overall rating implies better perceived value.
Support tieR24R81
Differences One user mentioned contacting developers about persistent ads but received a response that was essentially 'not our problem' R81. Another reached out about phone overheating issues and was told they were working on it, but the problem persisted for a month R24.
Differences No specific reviews for App B mention user support experiences.
Pick Differences if

You are looking for a challenging spot-the-difference game and are willing to tolerate a high volume of ads and potentially frustrating mini-games, or if you are prepared to pay to remove ads, though even then, mini-games may still be mandatory R2R11.

Pick Differences if

You want a highly-rated, presumably smoother, and less ad-intrusive 'find the difference' experience with fewer technical issues, as indicated by its significantly higher lifetime rating.

Evidence note: The comparison for App B is based solely on its high lifetime rating, as no specific user reviews were provided for it. Therefore, the 'b_take' sections largely infer positive performance based on this rating.

Frequently asked

Are there many ads in the 'Differences' apps?
App A has a significant problem with excessive ads, with many users reporting ads after almost every round, during gameplay, and some being long, difficult to close, or having sound R1R3R9R15. App B, with its much higher rating, is presumed to have a less intrusive ad experience.
Can you play 'Differences' offline?
App A advertises offline play, but users report that it often requires an internet connection after the first few levels, contradicting its claims R93R99.
Does 'Differences' (App A) have other mini-games?
Yes, App A has introduced mandatory 'art puzzles' or other mini-games that users must complete to earn keys and unlock more levels of the core 'find the difference' game, which many find frustrating and distracting R10R22R25R27.
Does 'Differences' (App A) cause phone overheating or battery drain?
Yes, several users of App A have reported that the app causes their devices to get hot and drains battery very quickly, sometimes going from 100% to 60% in about half an hour R18R24R50R55.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R2] Differences 4/5 · US Challenging: Harder than similar games I like that
  2. [R4] Differences 1/5 · US Witchcraft puzzles.: Some of the puzzles that they make you do in order to unlock more keys are dealing with false deitys and demonic activity and i didn’t appreciate that. Jesus is Lord.
  3. [R10] Differences 2/5 · US Too many adds and awful puzzle game: Love the actual game but too many adds and the puzzle game for keys is awful. The puzzle pieces intentionally don’t match logically so you can watch a dozen adds for help. Awful!! I want to play find and spot the differences Not a puzzle game.
  4. [R11] Differences 5/5 · US Rate: Mind challenging but fun
  5. [R1] Differences 1/5 · US Parthetic: I’m very disappointed because I love this game but like all the other games you get 30 seconds of putting and then a commercial and then 30 seconds of play and then another commercial commercial commercial commercial I think I watch more commercials than I actually play the game. I’m a senior and I play a lot of games online but now that they all cost so much friggin money. I feel like
  6. [R3] Differences 3/5 · US Ads: So…..many…..ads. Ads after almost everything you do. Game is fun, the nonstop ads are not.
  7. [R7] Differences 2/5 · US Fun game but a cheat: You will click on the image to where there is obviously a difference in pictures and it’ll tell you that you’re wrong using up all my lives
  8. [R9] Differences 3/5 · US Ok: I liked playing but there are way way to many ads. Play a game watch an ad. Play a bonus round and you have to watch an ad to collect the bonus. Play for 30 seconds and watch an ad for 60 seconds before you can play another game. I’m deleting. Good luck to you. If you like ads, then this is for you.
  9. [R18] Differences 3/5 · US Battery Drainer: I like the game. I prefer the special puzzles over the daily ones. The app drained my battery like crazy. I went from 100% to 60% playing for about a half hour!
  10. [R24] Differences 3/5 · US Heats up phone: Beware. When using the app, your device will get hot. I’ve reached out and they claim they’re working on it. It’s been a month.
  11. [R50] Differences 5/5 · US Overheating from recent update.: My wife and I have iPhone 13 reg and 13 mini. Since the update 1 week ago, we notice especially on her mini that the screen gets hot to the touch within the first minute of play. This only happens when playing Differences and only since the June 2025 update. Any ideas? Thank you…
  12. [R51] Differences 3/5 · US Game keeps crashing: I recently downloaded the game and keeps crashing on me. The game just closes. If I’m on a puzzle, it saves me place. If I’m finding the difference, I have to start over.
  13. [R40] Differences 1/5 · US Keys worst idea ever: I used to love this game and even paid to remove ads. But now having to solve these stupid “art puzzles” to continue playing has ruined the game. If I want an art puzzle game, I’ll install one. They have nothing to do with the purpose of this game
  14. [R54] Differences 3/5 · GB I like the game: But £15 to remove ads is extreme. I usually purchase this for enjoyment purposes but not at that price.
  15. [R65] Differences 5/5 · US Love this game: I wish it was a bit harder sometimes and that I had a use for my coins. I don’t use the hints so I have nothing I can purchase with my coins. I just hit level 700 so I’m excited to continue!
  16. [R72] Differences 3/5 · US Collecting Coins For No Reason / Temu Ads: We get to collect coins, but there’s nothing to do with them. Why are we collecting coins? How about being able to use coins to start the level from where you left off if you run out of hearts? There’s a store but only to purchase more coins… Additionally, the Temu ads take you to the website even if you decline. Each. And. Every. Time. AnnoyingAF.
  17. [R81] Differences 3/5 · US Fun game BUT: The game is fun if you like puzzles. They should give you added hints for reaching certain levels. BUT the ads literally don’t end. I’ve contacted the developers but their response is basically “not our problem”. The app needs more work.
  18. [R15] Differences 3/5 · US Too many ads: Game is too easy, doesn’t get any harder, no time limit & ads after EVERY round!!
  19. [R93] Differences 3/5 · GB Frustrated: The reason for the low stars is because I downloaded this game as the advert said NO WI-FI NEEDED which is good for me as I don’t always have Wi-Fi. However, I was only able to play the first 3 levels, wanted to play level 4 but it come up with NO INTERNET CONNECTION. I don’t mind having to play with my Wi-Fi turned on at home but it would just be nice if you were able to play with no
  20. [R99] Differences 3/5 · GB Differences: You say no Wi-Fi needed and no ads which isn’t the case stops working when wi-fi is turned off and you get adds when it is turned on .
  21. [R22] Differences 2/5 · US Clickbate: Forces you to do a whole another game to get keys to play the actual game…
  22. [R25] Differences 1/5 · US don’t get it: i hate this game. it has ads. it makes you work to even get to the ACTUAL game you wanna play. hated this made me rage quit and delete it.
  23. [R27] Differences 3/5 · US Keys: The game used to be fun until they added the monstrosity that is keys. Remove keys
  24. [R55] Differences 1/5 · US Ads Galore: So many ads. Also drained your battery quite a bit.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store