Comparison

EyeCons vs First Run

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

EyeCons

Engage in an exciting tile-matching puzzle game where you race against the clock to clear the board. This concentration game offers a unique twist on familiar mechanics, challenging your focus and reaction time with progressively difficult levels and visually similar tiles.

Highlights
  • Match 2 tiles to clear the board
  • Timed levels and race against the clock
  • Concentration and eye training
  • Earn rewards and bonus points
  • Unique power-ups and shuffle feature
  • Challenging levels with progressive difficulty
  • Compete with friends and global players
Features
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Download EYECONS and play the most exciting tile matching game for FREE! EYECONS is another outstanding board game by Hersch Games, the creator of OUTBURST and TABOO GAME, who has sold over 50 million games over the last 25 years! Match 2 of the same tiles to clear the board and play against the clock to finish a level. Try this mindblowing concentration game that will get you hooked within seconds of playing! If you're a fan of a tile matching game, you will love EYECONS, the newest and most addictive match 2 puzzle game from Hersch Games. The concept of this eye training game is similar to mahjong solitaire games but with a twist. Your task is to clear the board by matching two tiles as fast as possible but you need to concentrate: looks may be deceiving! ============================ EYECONS HIGLIGHTED FEATURES: ============================ • Created by HERSCH GAMES who brought you top board games such as OUTBURST and TABOO GAME. • FREE PUZZLE GAME. Play this tile matching puzzle whenever and wherever you are for free. • EXCITING game design and sounds. Enjoy our modern and eye catching graphic with cool upbeat music and sound effects. • NEW puzzle game for you and your friends. Compete with your friends and gamers all over the world. • EARN rewards and bonus points for match 2 matching tiles as quickly as possible. • WIN REWARDS when you achieve High Scores. • UNIQUE POWER UPS. Use coins you get to get boosts and power ups to beach each level. • SHUFFLE the tiles if you are stuck or to find matching tiles more easily. • CHALLENGING LEVELS. Train your brain by finding the best strategies to pass our most challenging levels. • UPDATES. Stay tune for new levels, designs, and cool collaborations with top artists, teams, and brands! If you think tile matching games are boring, think again because EYECONS is anything by boring. If you think you can breeze through all of our levels without paying attention or concentrate, guess again!! Like all brain exercises, the puzzles might look simple but they become progressively harder to solve. EYECONS is much different from other tile matching games you've played before, like mahjong. So what are you waiting for? Download and try EYECONS now for FREE and enjoy one of the most addictive board games from the best game creators in the world! EYECONS is also the perfect concentration game for people who are looking for some brain exercises. Aside from cognitive training, you will also train your brain to concentrate and react fast to visual stimulus. The matching tiles designs can be very similar. EYECONS is truly the perfect eye training tool in the most fun and exciting way! ** EXCITING NEWS: We are partnering with Los Angeles Auto Show to launch "LA Auto Show EyeCons" theme which will be launched August 1, 2016. Aside from partnering with Los Angeles Auto Show, we are also planning to collaborate with your favorite artists, teams, and brands to create customized versions of EYECONS with cool prizes just for you! Try our LA Auto Show EyeCons and tell us what you think! ** If you like EYECONS from Hersch Games, please leave us a rating and review. We will continue to add more exciting updates and create new games for your entertainment.

About

First Run

Embark on an interstellar journey with an astronaut collecting coins across diverse landscapes. Navigate challenges and transform collected coins into strategic assets for new opportunities.

Highlights
  • Interstellar odyssey
  • Coin collection
  • Traverse countries and cities
  • Navigate unique challenges
  • Transform coins into assets
  • Explore diverse landscapes
Features
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Embark on an exhilarating interstellar odyssey alongside Mr. First, Earth's esteemed chief astronaut, as he sets out on a legendary mission to a planet whispered to harbor an abundance of coins. Experience the anticipation building as Mr. First plants the flag, triggering a seismic event that transforms the terrain into a cascading shower of coins. Join the intrepid Mr. First in a swift and agile pursuit, traversing various countries and cities to collect every glittering coin in his path. Navigate through unique challenges and triumph over difficulties, making each destination a memorable chapter in this cosmic journey. As you accompany Mr. First, witness the captivating transformation of coins into strategic assets, unlocking new opportunities across diverse landscapes. Immerse yourself in the unfolding saga of exploration and wonder, fueled by the simple joy of coin collection.

Screenshots

EyeCons4 screens
First Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EyeCons at 5.0 against First Run's 4.0. EyeCons also leads on review sentiment (97% vs 68%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). First Run's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. EyeCons sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. First Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EyeCons holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 95 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of EyeCons's written reviews are positive against 68% of First Run's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EyeCons ships an update every 2 weeks, First Run every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and August 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
EyeCons versus First Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEyeConsFirst Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (24 ratings) — better4.0 (95 ratings)
Positive reviews97.1% of reviews — better68.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2495 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB398 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHersch GamesSOFT CONSTRUCT CJSC

Customer experience

EyeCons

All ratings24 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive97.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.9%

First Run

All ratings95 ratings
Positive71.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative23.2%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral3.9%
Negative28.2%

Bugs and requests

EyeCons

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

First Run

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Points/coins not being added to user's balance
  • App crashing or freezing during gameplay
  • Login issues or accounts being blocked

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve point/coin tracking and crediting
  • Optimize app performance to reduce crashes
  • Adjust token swap rates to be more reasonable

In-app purchases

9 purchases

EyeCons

One-time9
  • 100 Coins$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • 500 Coins$0.99
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  • 300 Coins$1.99
  • 1000 Coins$1.99
  • 1000 Coins$3.99
  • 3000 Coins$3.99
  • 5000 Coins$6.99
  • 5000 Coins$9.99
None

First Run

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EyeCons free?
EyeCons is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is First Run free?
First Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EyeCons or First Run?
EyeCons is rated higher. EyeCons averages 5.0 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while First Run averages 4.0 from 95 ratings.
Do EyeCons or First Run have ads?
Neither EyeCons nor First Run shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EyeCons or First Run?
EyeCons ships an update every 2 weeks, and First Run every 5 days. Most recently, EyeCons was updated on June 10, 2026 and First Run on August 11, 2026.

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