# Tiny Armies vs Quartix

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Quartix at 100% against Tiny Armies's 55%. Quartix also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.3). Tiny Armies's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (311 vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Quartix is free to download; Tiny Armies costs $0.99 up front. Quartix sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tiny Armies asks for nothing beyond the download.

Quartix holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Armies has 311 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Tiny Armies's written reviews are positive against 100% of Quartix's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Armies | Quartix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (311 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-armies/id1152620025/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quartix/id6773156467/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **311** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 54.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 11 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brothers Flint](https://appshunter.io/developer/369225224) | [Rye Designs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773156469) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Armies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-armies/id1152620025)

Engage in fast-paced conquest battles with tiny armies. Strategize your moves across various terrains and challenge opponents solo, locally, or globally via iMessage. Enjoy quick gameplay sessions with a visually striking presentation.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced conquest gameplay, Strategic unit movement, Terrain-based challenges, Solo and multiplayer modes, iMessage battles, Quick gameplay sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Simple and intuitive gameplay mechanics
- ⌚ Excellent Apple Watch integration
- 👥 Fun local multiplayer/pass-and-play mode
- 💰 Fair monetization with no ads or IAP
- 🎨 Minimalist and elegant visual design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Excessive reliance on RNG and randomization
- 🤖 Weak and predictable AI behavior
- 📊 Unbalanced map generation causing unfair matches
- ⏱️ Very short campaign (under 1 hour)
- 😴 Repetitive gameplay becomes boring quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on initial 'Swipe Up' screen on newer iPhones
- iMessage version doesn't register certain swipe directions
- Apple Watch swipe input not detected
- App crashes or fails to install on some devices
- Swipe controls unresponsive on iPhone 15

**Requested features**

- Level/map editor for custom gameplay
- Online multiplayer functionality
- Additional campaign levels and content
- Difficulty settings (Easy/Normal/Hard)
- Dark mode option


### Quartix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quartix/id6773156467)

A deliberate puzzle game where players match numbered triangles on block edges. Progress through increasing grid sizes and challenge yourself with a randomized Hard mode. Designed for focused thinking with no ads or interruptions.

**Highlights:** Edge-matching puzzles, Multiple grid sizes (2x2, 3x3, 4x4), Easy and Hard difficulty modes, Drag and tap controls, Match helper functionality, Game Center leaderboards and achievements, Anti-cheat features

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quartix Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Armies free?

Tiny Armies costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Quartix free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Armies or Quartix?

Quartix is rated higher. Tiny Armies averages 4.3 out of 5 from 311 ratings, while Quartix averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Tiny Armies or Quartix have ads?

Neither Tiny Armies nor Quartix 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.*