Comparison

Tile Swap vs RetroQix

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

Head to head
About

Tile Swap

Features
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Challenge your reflexes as well as your friends in Tile Swap, the color matching tile-tapper for iPhone and iPad. Tile Swap packs in three game modes: ―――― Time, where you must race against the clock to score as high as possible in 20 seconds. Survive, get as high a score as possible without losing three lives. A life is lost for not hitting a tile in time or tapping the wrong tile color. Zen, an endless tapping experience. Pass the time by simply tapping the corresponding colored tiles without any time limits or lives. ―――― Tile Swap also includes Game Center leaderboards functionality, allowing you to compete against your friends to get the highest score on the leaderboards. ―――― Please Note: Tile Swap is ad supported but includes a microtransaction to remove ads permanently.

About

RetroQix

Reclaim the neon grid by drawing lines to capture territory and trap bouncing enemies. Utilize power-ups like slow motion and shields to survive increasingly challenging levels. Compete for high scores with smooth, retro-inspired gameplay.

Highlights
  • Reclaim grid territory
  • Trap bouncing enemies
  • Unlock power-ups
  • Smooth 120Hz gameplay
  • Retro neon aesthetic
  • Procedurally generated levels
  • Local leaderboards
Features
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RETROQIX: Territory Conquest Rediscover the golden age of arcades with a modern, high-speed twist! RETROQIX challenges you to reclaim the grid from chaotic bouncing enemies. Swipe to draw lines, cut off territory, and fill the screen with vibrant neon light. But be careful—if an enemy hits your trail while you're drawing, it's Game Over! CONQUER THE GRID  Your goal is simple: capture at least 80% of the game area. Use strategy and speed to trap enemies in small pockets or slice huge chunks of the field at once for massive bonus points. POWER-UP YOUR PLAY Unlock game-changing abilities to turn the tide: Slow Motion: Matrix-style bullet time to dodge impossible attacks. Freeze: Stop enemies cold in their tracks. Shield: momentary invincibility to make risky cuts. Blaster: Fight back! Shoot down enemies to clear the path. Extra Life: Now guaranteed on milestone levels to keep your run alive! FEATURES Butter-Smooth Gameplay: Optimized for 120Hz ProMotion displays. Experience zero-lag precision even on the latest iPhones. Retro aesthetic: Stunning neon visuals, scanline CRT effects, and a synthwave atmosphere. Endless Challenge: Procedurally generated levels that get harder as you progress. High Score Chase: Local leaderboards to track your best runs. Haptic Feedback: Feel every cut and collision. Are you fast enough to conquer the RetroQix grid? Download now and start slicing!

Screenshots

Tile Swap3 screens
RetroQix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RetroQix at none against Tile Swap's shown. RetroQix also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). Tile Swap's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Tile Swap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RetroQix sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tile Swap ships an update every 2 months, RetroQix every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tile Swap versus RetroQix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTile SwapRetroQix
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnthony RaudinoJuan Manuel Bravo

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tile Swap

One-time1
  • Remove All Ads$0.99
3 purchases

RetroQix

One-time3
  • Continue Pack (3x)$0.99
  • Premium Power-Ups$1.99
  • Premium Pack$3.99

Questions

Is Tile Swap free?
Tile Swap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RetroQix free?
RetroQix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tile Swap or RetroQix have ads?
Tile Swap shows ads; RetroQix does not.
Which is updated more often, Tile Swap or RetroQix?
Tile Swap ships an update every 2 months, and RetroQix every 3 days. Most recently, Tile Swap was updated on November 2, 2026 and RetroQix on October 31, 2026.

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