Tidy Tools vs Maelstrom
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Tidy Tools
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You have too many tools! Can you put them away in the right order to clean up your shop?
Maelstrom
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Enter the vector storm. Maelstrom: Vector Arcade is a fast, score-driven arcade shooter built around shifting geometric webs. Swipe around each web, fire into its lanes, and destroy incoming enemies before they reach your ship. Every level brings a new shape, rhythm, and tactical challenge. Survive escalating waves, unleash ZAP when the screen becomes overwhelming, and enter OVERDRIVE for an even more intense run. FEATURES ā¢ Fast swipe-and-fire controls ā¢ A wide variety of distinctive vector webs ā¢ Escalating enemy waves and hazards ā¢ ZAP emergency weapon ā¢ OVERDRIVE mode ā¢ Optional rewarded continue ā¢ Local high-score chasing ā¢ English, Spanish, Hindi, Korean, and Japanese support How long can you survive the vector storm?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Maelstrom at every 2 days against Tidy Tools's every 4 months. Tidy Tools's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tidy Tools ships an update every 4 months, Maelstrom every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tidy Tools | Maelstrom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 days ā better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Full Fat Productions Ltd | John Verco |
In-app purchases
Tidy Tools
No in-app purchases
Maelstrom
No in-app purchases
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