# Tectonic vs Ripply

The clearest difference is ads: Tectonic at none against Ripply's shown. Tectonic also leads on ratings volume (39 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.4 vs 15.0). Ripply's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tectonic sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Ripply sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ripply holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tectonic has 39 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Tectonic ships an update every 2 months, Ripply every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tectonic | Ripply |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tectonic/id1021176109/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ripply-logic-puzzle/id1521454937/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Keesing Media Group B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/385270315) | [Tommy Buonomo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453846487) |

## What reviewers say

### Tectonic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tectonic/id1021176109)

Engage in a unique and addictive number puzzle game. Assign numbers to cells within outlined zones based on zone size and adjacency rules. Enjoy multiple difficulty levels and offline play.

**Highlights:** Addictive number puzzle gameplay, 6 difficulty levels, Offline play supported, 24 achievements to unlock, Cross-app credit usage, Mobile and tablet compatible

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Free credits | Free | one-time |
| 1000 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2250 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3500 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 7500 Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 12000 Credits | $6.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Credits | $6.99 | one-time |


### Ripply

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ripply-logic-puzzle/id1521454937)

Engage your mind with a relaxing logic puzzle inspired by Ripple Effect and Suguru. Fill zones with numbers while adhering to distance rules between identical digits. Offers puzzles for all skill levels and a daily challenge.

**Highlights:** Logic puzzles for all levels, Minimalist design, Daily challenge puzzles, Notes mode for tracking possibilities, Relaxed, no-pressure gameplay, Ad-free option available

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tectonic free?

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

### Is Ripply free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tectonic or Ripply?

Ripply is rated higher. Tectonic averages 4.8 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Ripply averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tectonic or Ripply have ads?

Ripply shows ads; Tectonic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tectonic or Ripply?

Tectonic ships an update every 2 months, and Ripply every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tectonic was updated on October 16, 2026 and Ripply on October 5, 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.*