# Tile Master vs Tile Match

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tile Match at 92% against Tile Master's 23%. Tile Match also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.6) and ads (none vs shown). Tile Master's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (6.2K vs 331). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tile Master sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Tile Match sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tile Match holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tile Master has 6.2K ratings behind it against 331, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Tile Master's written reviews are positive against 92% of Tile Match's.

Tile Master ships an update every 2 months, Tile Match every 10 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tile Master | Tile Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-master-classic-match/id1502370160/reviews) | **[4.9 (331 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-match-triple-master-3d/id1659836296/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.2K** | 331 |
| Positive reviews | 23.0% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 255 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HIGGS TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105222132) | [Paresh Gundaniya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615963456) |

## What reviewers say

### Tile Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-master-classic-match/id1502370160)

This challenging matching game requires you to match three identical tiles to clear them. Progress through numerous levels, unlock new maps, and enjoy a variety of cute tile styles and themes. Play offline anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Match three identical tiles, Thousands of levels, Unlockable maps and themes, Variety of cute tile styles, Offline play, Brain training gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Preferential gift | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS. | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hints Tool. | $2.99 | one-time |
| Refresh Tool. | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hint Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Refresh Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $3.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank L | $7.99 | one-time |
| Platinum gift pack. | $8.99 | one-time |
| Premium gift pack. | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and relaxing game
- 👍 Easy to play
- 🧠 Helps train the brain

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 🤯 Levels become impossible without using hints/power-ups
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (freezing, not registering taps, etc.)
- 🔇 Can't listen to music/podcasts while playing

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not loading properly
- Game freezing/crashing
- Notification badge not clearing

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize tile designs
- More challenging levels
- Achievements/progression system
- Option to remove ads permanently


### Tile Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-match-triple-master-3d/id1659836296)

Engage in a relaxing tile-matching puzzle game designed to sharpen your mind. Match three identical tiles to clear the board and complete over 1000 challenging levels. Enjoy a fun and engaging experience that offers a great way to unwind and keep your brain active.

**Highlights:** Match three identical tiles, Clear the board to complete levels, Over 1000 challenging levels, Undo move functionality, Hint and shuffle boosters, Offline gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Master bundle pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mega bundle pack | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 😌 Relaxing and mindless entertainment
- 🧩 Challenging yet solvable levels
- 😃 Interesting and engaging puzzles
- 🎯 Gameplay matches advertising previews

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😬 Ads can be unbearable
- 😓 Ads appear often
- 🎶 External music/podcast apps crash
- 🤏 Tiles are shrinking, difficult for vision

**Reported bugs**

- External music/podcast apps crash
- Tiles are shrinking making gameplay difficult

**Requested features**

- Make levels harder and more challenging


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tile Master free?

Tile 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, Tile Master or Tile Match?

Tile Match is rated higher. Tile Master averages 3.6 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while Tile Match averages 4.9 from 331 ratings.

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

Tile Master shows ads; Tile Match does not.

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

Tile Master ships an update every 2 months, and Tile Match every 10 months. Most recently, Tile Master was updated on November 3, 2026 and Tile Match on November 3, 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.*