# fade! vs Tetrium

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tetrium at none against fade!'s 1. fade!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (107 vs 19). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. fade! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tetrium asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for fade! against 4.5 for Tetrium. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: fade! has 107 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | fade! | Tetrium |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fade/id1155615992/reviews) | **[4.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tetrium-block-puzzle-game/id1493135876/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **107** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 81.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 23 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 12.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Topebox Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1386799933) | [Mikhail Prysiazhniy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1252249962) |

## What reviewers say

### fade!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fade/id1155615992)

A relaxing yet challenging puzzle game where tapping rings clears fog and saves fish. It offers a Zen-like experience designed to engage both your eyes and brain.

**Highlights:** Simple tap-to-score gameplay, Clear fog, Save fishes, Relaxing puzzle, Challenging gameplay

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads! | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😌 Soothing and calming experience
- 🎶 Amazing background music and sound effects
- ✨ Simple yet addictive gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging but not rage-inducing
- 💖 Beautiful minimalist design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Ads are intrusive and annoying
- 😵 Touch response issues on newer iPhones
- ⏳ Slow to reset
- 🗣️ Ads can be religiously biased
- 🤔 Lack of clear strategy for some users

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or returns to home screen
- Touch input not registering correctly on iPhone XR
- Lagging issues

**Requested features**

- Expand color options (yellow, cyan, orange)
- Add an endless mode
- Different themes or color palettes
- Dark mode and light mode options
- Adjustable time limit


### Tetrium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tetrium-block-puzzle-game/id1493135876)

This addictive block puzzle game challenges you to fill a grid by dragging and dropping blocks. Clear lines to score points and complete daily challenges. Enjoy a relaxing, offline experience with customizable themes and an intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Intuitive and user-friendly interface, No annoying ads, Lots of free themes, Undo action capability, Daily challenges, Completely offline play

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is fade! free?

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

### Is Tetrium free?

Tetrium is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, fade! or Tetrium?

Tetrium is rated higher. fade! averages 4.3 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while Tetrium averages 4.5 from 19 ratings.

### Do fade! or Tetrium have ads?

Tetrium shows ads; fade! does not.

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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.*