Comparison

TENS! vs Balloon Match

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

Head to head
About

TENS!

Strategically place dice to make ten in this engaging puzzle adventure. Overcome obstacles and use special tiles and boosters to clear the board, beat high scores, and boost your IQ. Enjoy dynamic gameplay across diverse levels with exciting challenges.

Highlights
  • Strategic dice placement to make ten
  • Dynamic gameplay with level objectives
  • Diverse levels with various challenges
  • Special tiles like bombs
  • Powerful boosters to enhance strategy
  • Obstacles and blocker tiles
Features
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Get ready for the ultimate challenge! Journey through diverse levels, work towards objectives that keep you engaged and entertained as you strategically place dice to make ten. Crate blocks and obstacles won’t make this easy so use special tiles including bombs, and powerful boosters to clear the board. Use your intellect and efficiency to make combos, unlock new boosters, and beat high scores! The satisfying feeling of clearing a board makes Tens! the ultimate puzzle adventure to challenge your mind. Are you prepared to work smarter, not harder and give your IQ a boost? Features: Dynamic Gameplay: Match numbered tiles strategically to reach the sum of ten, each level offers a new twist through objectives. Diverse Levels: Explore a variety of stages with various challenges and objectives to keep you engaged. Special Tiles & Boosters: Encounter unique tiles such as bombs and utilise useful abilities to enhance your strategy. Exciting challenges: Face off against tricky obstacles like blocker tiles, mastering strategic tile placement.

About

Balloon Match

Features
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Take to the skies with Balloon Match, a unique word puzzle game where you help stickmen fill hot air balloons and complete words! Inspired by the iconic balloons of Cappadocia, this game combines word building with fun, colorful visuals. Gameplay: Tap Letters: Tap on the letters below to send stickmen to the balloons with matching letters above. Complete the Word: Fill all the balloons with the correct letters to complete the word and watch them fly! Reveal More Letters: As you use the front letters, new letters are revealed from the back to keep the word-building going. Strategic Tapping: Plan your taps carefully to maximize efficiency and complete the word with fewer moves. Features: Fun Word Puzzles: Test your vocabulary and spelling in a creative and engaging way. Beautiful Balloon Visuals: Colorful hot air balloons inspired by Cappadocia create a visually stunning experience. Easy Controls: Just tap the letters to send stickmen up to the balloons—simple yet satisfying! Increasing Challenge: As you advance, words get longer and more complex, requiring more strategic thinking. Download Balloon Match now and start filling the sky with words and balloons!

Screenshots

TENS!4 screens
Balloon Match4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Balloon Match at none against TENS!'s 15. Balloon Match also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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. TENS! sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per 7 days. Balloon Match asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TENS! versus Balloon Match: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTENS!Balloon Match
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (20K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings20K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size270 MB287 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperKwalee LtdTINKERBOX YAZILIM SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI

Bugs and requests

TENS!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes or resets progress
  • Coins/progress disappearing after updates
  • Rotation feature not working as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • More adventure levels
  • Ability to rotate pieces without watching ads
  • Improved save/progress tracking

Balloon Match

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

15 purchases

TENS!

Subscriptions1
  • VIP MEMBERSHIP3 Days trial$5.497 Days
One-time14
  • Offer coin pile$0.49
  • Life Pack 1$0.99
  • Small Coin Pack$0.99
Show 11 more
  • 1000 Coins$0.99
  • Numerical$0.99
  • Remove Adverts$1.99
  • Expert Mode$1.99
  • Starter Bundle$1.99
  • Unlock Expert Mode$2.99
  • Remove Ads Discount$2.99
  • More Lives$2.99
  • No Ads + Expert Mode$2.99
  • Extra Lives$4.99
  • Medium Bundle$7.99
None

Balloon Match

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TENS! free?
TENS! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Balloon Match free?
Balloon Match is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TENS! or Balloon Match have ads?
Both TENS! and Balloon Match show ads.

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