# TIS vs Sumaddle

The clearest difference is price: Sumaddle at Free against TIS's $3.99. Sumaddle also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (95% vs 57%). TIS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 16.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Sumaddle is free to download; TIS costs $3.99 up front. Sumaddle sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. TIS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sumaddle holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sumaddle has 767 ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of TIS's written reviews are positive against 95% of Sumaddle's.

## The numbers

| Metric | TIS | Sumaddle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tis-100p/id1070879899/reviews) | **[4.9 (767 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sumaddle/id1552172214/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 65 | **767** |
| Positive reviews | 56.9% of reviews | **94.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 77 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Metaversal Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/312422835) | [Jonathan Buchanan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540556286) |

## What reviewers say

### TIS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tis-100p/id1070879899)

Engage in an assembly language programming game where you rewrite corrupted code to fix a fictional computer. Explore a detailed manual, solve over 20 challenging puzzles, and design your own custom levels. Uncover the secrets of this unique retro-style computing experience.

**Highlights:** Assembly language programming puzzles, Code rewriting and debugging, Over 20 challenging puzzles, Design custom challenges, Explore retro computer manual, Unlock game secrets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Engaging programming puzzles
- 💡 Educational and fun
- ✨ Satisfying problem-solving
- 🚀 Faithful PC port
- 👍 Elegant UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⌨️ No external keyboard support
- 📱 On-screen keyboard issues
- 🤏 Small text size
- 📐 Keyboard cutoff on smaller screens
- 🤔 Steep learning curve for non-programmers

**Reported bugs**

- Latest version has hitches/freezes
- Keyboard cutoff on iPad Mini
- Custom keyboard is clunky
- Half keyboard accessible on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add external keyboard support
- Improve on-screen keyboard usability
- Allow text scaling/zoom
- Make manual accessible in-app
- Support iPhone


### Sumaddle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sumaddle/id1552172214)

This logic puzzle game transforms pencil-and-paper challenges into interactive brain teasers. Fit number combinations to clues using pure logic, with no mental arithmetic required. Enjoy over 150 free puzzles of varying difficulty, with built-in help and offline play.

**Highlights:** Interactive logic puzzles, Number combination fitting, Pure logic solving, Built-in help and mistake correction, Over 150 free puzzles, Offline play, Ad-free experience

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quirky, Pack 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Very Difficult Puzzles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Quirky, Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium 9x9 Puzzles, Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crafty, Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crafty, Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crafty, Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sneaky, Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sneaky, Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sneaky, Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tricky, Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tricky, Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tricky, Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Assorted Puzzles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Generator | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging game
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 👍 Helpful hint system
- 🚀 No ads or data collection
- 💡 Unique puzzle concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Automatic hints can be intrusive
- 🐛 Inability to replay completed puzzles
- 💡 Need more free/sample puzzles
- 💡 Difficulty progression could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- Losing progress when minimizing the app
- Inconsistent difficulty ratings

**Requested features**

- Ability to selectively pencil in notes
- More difficult puzzle options
- Synced progress across devices
- Detailed statistics and leaderboard


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TIS free?

TIS costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sumaddle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TIS or Sumaddle?

Sumaddle is rated higher. TIS averages 4.2 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Sumaddle averages 4.9 from 767 ratings.

### Do TIS or Sumaddle have ads?

Neither TIS nor Sumaddle shows ads.

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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.*
