# Tap the difference vs Kavel

The clearest difference is price: Tap the difference at Free against Kavel's $1.99. Tap the difference also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Kavel's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (24 vs 3). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Tap the difference is free to download; Kavel costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Kavel holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kavel has 24 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Tap the difference ships an update every 10 days, Kavel every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap the difference | Kavel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-the-difference/id1500041906/reviews) | **[4.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kavel/id1508131791/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **24** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 48 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marcus Dobler Applications UG (haftungsbeschrankt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041674165) | [Jerry Verhoeven](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508131790) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap the difference

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-the-difference/id1500041906)

A challenging puzzle game where players must find subtle differences between two images. It features hand-drawn graphics and allows users to listen to their own music while playing.

**Highlights:** Simple controls, High-resolution hand-drawn graphics, Game Center leaderboards, Background music support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Kavel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kavel/id1508131791)

This puzzle arcade game combines elements of classic block puzzles and match-3 mechanics. Rotate and drag falling shapes onto a grid to score points, with three distinct modes offering different challenges and pacing.

**Highlights:** Block puzzle and match-3 gameplay, Three game modes: Casual, Frenzy, Zen, Achievements and leaderboards, Customizable color palettes, Colorblind-friendly design, Optimized for all devices

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tap the difference free?

Tap the difference is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Kavel free?

Kavel costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tap the difference or Kavel?

Kavel is rated higher. Tap the difference averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Kavel averages 4.9 from 24 ratings.

### Do Tap the difference or Kavel have ads?

Neither Tap the difference nor Kavel shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tap the difference or Kavel?

Tap the difference ships an update every 10 days, and Kavel every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tap the difference was updated on September 9, 2026 and Kavel on September 23, 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.*