Comparison

ABCDEF vs M

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

Head to head
About

ABCDEF

Features
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ABCDEF is an addictive letter puzzle inspired by the classic 2048 gameplay. Merge matching letters, think ahead and work your way from A all the way to Z. Every move matters. Plan carefully, keep the board under control and aim for the highest possible letter. How to play: • Swipe left, right, up or down. • Merge identical letters to create the next letter. • Build the best strategy to achieve the highest score. • Reach Z and continue playing for even bigger records. • Your best scores are saved in the international leaderboard. Features: • Easy to learn • Deep and rewarding strategy • Global online leaderboard • Smooth controls and modern interface • High replay value • Available in English, German and Spanish • Perfect for quick breaks or long puzzle sessions Can you reach Z and beyond? Challenge yourself and compete with players from around the world!

About

M

An addictive puzzle game where you swipe to merge letter tiles, progressing through the alphabet from A to M. Experience a colorful journey with satisfying animations and a challenge that's easy to learn but hard to master.

Highlights
  • Alphabet progression merging
  • Color-changing tiles
  • Smooth animations
  • Quick play sessions
  • High score tracking
  • Demo mode tutorial
Features
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Master the Alphabet. Chase the Rainbow. M Tile is an addictive puzzle game that transforms number-crunching into a colorful journey through the alphabet. Swipe to slide tiles, merge matching letters, and climb from A to the legendary rainbow M tile. Simple to Learn, Impossible to Put Down Swipe in any direction to slide your tiles. When two matching letters collide, they merge into the next letter in the alphabet. Start with A, unlock B, then C, and keep climbing. Each new letter brings a new color—watch your board transform into a vibrant mosaic as you progress. Features: • Rainbow Progression — Each tile glows with its own distinct color, from fiery red A's to deep violet G's. Reach the elusive M tile and witness it shimmer through every color of the rainbow. • Satisfying Feedback — Feel every move with smooth sliding animations, celebratory unlock effects, and a gentle shake when you're stuck. Every interaction is designed to delight. • One More Game — Quick sessions that fit perfectly into your day. Easy to pick up, hard to master. • Track Your Best — Beat your high score and push further than before. How high can you climb? • Learn by Watching — An elegant demo mode shows you exactly how to play. Tap to jump right in. The Challenge Awaits The board fills up fast. Plan your moves carefully, or find yourself out of space with nowhere to go. Only strategic swiping will take you all the way to M. Download M Tile now and see how far you can go.

Screenshots

ABCDEF4 screens
M4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ABCDEF at none against M's shown. M's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ABCDEF ships an update every 12 months, M every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
ABCDEF versus M: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterABCDEFM
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB134 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGerhard LentschikAbnormal Head LLC (CA)

In-app purchases

None

ABCDEF

No in-app purchases

None

M

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ABCDEF free?
ABCDEF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is M free?
M is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ABCDEF or M have ads?
M shows ads; ABCDEF does not.
Which is updated more often, ABCDEF or M?
ABCDEF ships an update every 12 months, and M every 5 weeks. Most recently, ABCDEF was updated on September 20, 2026 and M on June 24, 2026.

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