# Tetris® vs PPSSPP

Tetris® and PPSSPP both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of PPSSPP's written reviews are positive against 16% of Tetris®'s. PPSSPP also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Tetris®'s advantage is ratings volume (455K vs 2.7K) and chart position (#108 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tetris® sells 31 one-off in-app purchases and PPSSPP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Tetris® against 4.5 for PPSSPP. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tetris® has 455K ratings behind it against 2.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 16% of Tetris®'s written reviews are positive against 72% of PPSSPP's.

Tetris® ships an update fortnightly, PPSSPP every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tetris® | PPSSPP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (455K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tetris/id1491074310/reviews) | [4.5 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ppsspp-psp-emulator/id6496972903/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **455K** | 2.7K |
| Positive reviews | 16.5% of reviews | **72.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#108** | — |
| Size | 345 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PlayStudios](https://appshunter.io/developer/624795774) | [Henrik Rydgård](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741218068) |

## What reviewers say

### Tetris®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tetris/id1491074310)

**Currently charting:** #108 Top Free · Casual, #114 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

Experience the classic block-stacking puzzle game with hundreds of unique levels and multiple single-player modes. Master your skills, complete daily challenges, and personalize your game with custom themes. Play anytime, anywhere, even offline.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of unique Tetris levels, Classic Tetris gameplay, Marathon and Quick Play modes, Offline play available, Daily Challenges and rewards, Customizable themes and profiles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (31)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1700 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dime a day Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ad-free for 30 Days | $2.99 | one-time |
| 600 Coins Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Noads7-Bundle-USD3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4th of July Sale | $2.99 | one-time |
| NoAds-30d-USD4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Sale 4USD | $3.99 | one-time |
| 6 months no-ads - 5 USD | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tetris Pass July Capybara | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Saint Patrick's Tetris Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| LOVE Tetris pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tetris Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Turkey Feast Season Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tetris Pass Summer Season | $4.99 | one-time |
| Let's Rock Season Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tetris Pass Anniversary Season | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free for 6 Months | $4.99 | one-time |
| Summer Sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| Detective Deal | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5 de Mayo SALE | $5.99 | one-time |
| Easter Sale | $5.99 | one-time |
| Jester SALE | $5.99 | one-time |
| Holiday special Sale | $5.99 | one-time |
| Black Friday Deal | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads 6 months | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2800 Coins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great brain-stimulating game
- 🎨 Variety of themes and music
- 📊 Competitive leaderboards and events
- 👍 Smooth controls and gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Small play area and UI elements
- 🕰️ Frequent ads and limited ad-free options
- 🔒 Requires constant internet connection
- 💰 Monetization through tickets and power-ups
- 🐛 Occasional bugs, crashes, and save issues

**Reported bugs**

- Pieces dropping unexpectedly
- Pause/resume functionality issues
- Leaderboard and progress not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Customizable controls and UI scaling
- Offline mode with unlimited play
- More single-player modes and difficulty options
- Permanent ad-removal purchase option


### PPSSPP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ppsspp-psp-emulator/id6496972903)

Experience your favorite PSP titles on your iOS device with high-definition graphics and enhanced features. This emulator allows you to play a vast library of PSP games with excellent performance. Access your own game files or explore free homebrew titles.

**Highlights:** Play PSP games on iOS, High-definition graphics, Extra features, High performance, Supports ISO/CSO files, Built-in Homebrew Store

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PPSSPP Gold | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Supports controllers
- 🎮 Able to play classic PSP games
- 🔥 Amazing emulation experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🤔 Compatibility problems with certain games
- 🔇 Sound issues with some games

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to load save files
- Controller mapping not working properly
- Certain games not launching or freezing

**Requested features**

- Add support for PS2 and PS3 emulation
- Improve save state functionality
- Implement haptic feedback for on-screen controls
- Allow customization of button mapping
- Add portrait mode support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tetris® free?

Tetris® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PPSSPP free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tetris® or PPSSPP?

Tetris® and PPSSPP are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 455K and 2.7K ratings respectively.

### Do Tetris® or PPSSPP have ads?

Tetris® shows ads; PPSSPP does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tetris® or PPSSPP?

Tetris® ships an update fortnightly, and PPSSPP every 4 weeks. Most recently, Tetris® was updated on September 26, 2026 and PPSSPP on September 25, 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.*