# Tile Connect vs Tile Match

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Tile Connect at 2.9K against Tile Match's 150. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tile Connect sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tile Match sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tile Match holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tile Connect has 2.9K ratings behind it against 150, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Tile Connect's written reviews are positive against 67% of Tile Match's.

Tile Connect ships an update every 6 weeks, Tile Match every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tile Connect | Tile Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-connect/id1502007673/reviews) | **[4.8 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-match-fun-triple-connect/id1618145563/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 150 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 118 MB | 266 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) | [Sonat Joint Stock Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473232089) |

## What reviewers say

### Tile Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-connect/id1502007673)

A fast-paced puzzle game where you connect matching animal tiles. Find pairs within a 3-line path to clear them from the board before time runs out. It's a challenging yet fun abstract strategy game.

**Highlights:** Connect 2 same tiles, Path with no more than 3 lines, Clear tiles from the board, Fast-paced action puzzle, Save animals before time runs out, Abstract strategy gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps improve concentration
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable game
- 👍 Keeps mind active
- 👍 Straightforward and simple gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezes and crashes frequently
- 🔍 Ads not removed despite in-app purchase
- ⏱️ Timer issues and inability to turn it off

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after completing a section
- Levels reset to 1 after restarting the game

**Requested features**

- Option to turn off timer
- Ability to save progress and resume from last level


### Tile Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-match-fun-triple-connect/id1618145563)

A classic tile matching puzzle game where players aim to connect three identical tiles to clear the board and advance through levels. It offers a brain-training experience with hundreds of challenges and no time limits.

**Highlights:** Match 3 same tiles, Eliminate all tiles to beat levels, Stack up to 7 tiles, Hundreds of challenges, No time limit, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tile Connect free?

Tile Connect 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, Tile Connect or Tile Match?

Tile Match is rated higher. Tile Connect averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Tile Match averages 4.8 from 150 ratings.

### Do Tile Connect or Tile Match have ads?

Both Tile Connect and Tile Match show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tile Connect or Tile Match?

Tile Connect ships an update every 6 weeks, and Tile Match every 5 weeks. Most recently, Tile Connect was updated on October 21, 2026 and Tile Match on October 15, 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.*