# Cooking Master vs Tile Match

The clearest difference is rating: Cooking Master at 4.5 against Tile Match's 4.0. Cooking Master also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cooking Master sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Tile Match sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.89 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cooking Master holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cooking Master has 3.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cooking Master ships an update every 4 weeks, Tile Match every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cooking Master | Tile Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooking-master/id1447068296/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-match-wallpaper-explorer/id6736656747/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 86 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [爱泉 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477320041) | [Thao Tran18826582639](https://appshunter.io/developer/1230525115) |

## What reviewers say

### Cooking Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooking-master/id1447068296)

Engage in a fun puzzle game where you strategically place food slices into outer circles to complete food items. Clear circles to advance, but be mindful of available spaces to avoid game over. Utilize helpful props to clear slices and unlock new challenges.

**Highlights:** Strategic slice placement, Complete food circles, Adjacent circle blasting, Game over condition, Clean prop for clearing, Level progression with new slices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Cleans | $0.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 55 Cleans | $4.99 | one-time |
| 110 Cleans | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun and entertaining
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Repetitive levels
- 🤯 Frustrating difficulty spikes
- 💸 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes
- Incorrect piece placements
- Levels not loading properly
- Ads interfering with gameplay

**Requested features**

- More variety of food items and levels
- Ability to skip ads or purchase ad-free version
- Difficulty settings or progression system
- Saving and resuming gameplay progress
- Multiplayer or competitive modes


### Tile Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-match-wallpaper-explorer/id6736656747)

Match three identical tiles to clear the board in this Mahjong-inspired puzzle game. Enjoy thousands of levels with new mechanics, relaxing music, and special events. Boosters are available to help you overcome challenges.

**Highlights:** Match 3 tiles to clear the board, Thousands of challenging levels, New gameplay mechanics, Relaxing meditation music, Boosters for assistance, Special events and seasons

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VIP Subscription | $0.89 | per 7 days |
| Monthly VIP Subscription | $2.49 | per month |
| Break the Piggy Bank | $0.89 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 1 | $4.49 | one-time |
| No Ads | $5.89 | one-time |
| No Ads Promo | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $6.49 | one-time |
| No Ads + Essential Pack | $6.89 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $8.49 | one-time |
| No Ads + Premium Pack | $11.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cooking Master free?

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

### Is Tile Match free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cooking Master or Tile Match?

Cooking Master is rated higher. Cooking Master averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Tile Match averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Cooking Master or Tile Match have ads?

Tile Match shows ads; Cooking Master does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cooking Master or Tile Match?

Cooking Master ships an update every 4 weeks, and Tile Match every 4 months. Most recently, Cooking Master was updated on October 20, 2026 and Tile Match on October 24, 2026.

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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.*