Comparison

Ripply vs Tectonic | Logic puzzles

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ripply

Engage your mind with a relaxing logic puzzle inspired by Ripple Effect and Suguru. Fill zones with numbers while adhering to distance rules between identical digits. Offers puzzles for all skill levels and a daily challenge.

Highlights
  • Logic puzzles for all levels
  • Minimalist design
  • Daily challenge puzzles
  • Notes mode for tracking possibilities
  • Relaxed, no-pressure gameplay
  • Ad-free option available
Features
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Sudoku was just the warm-up. Unwind with Ripply, a relaxing logic puzzle inspired by Ripple Effect and Suguru. Fill every zone while respecting the distance rule between identical numbers. Why you’ll love Ripply: • Puzzles for every level: progress from Beginner to Extreme. • Clean, minimalist design: stay focused on each deduction. • Daily challenge: discover a different puzzle every day. • Notes mode: keep every possibility in sight. • Play at your own pace: no pressure, just satisfying logic. • Ad-free option: remove ads for an uninterrupted experience. How to play: • Zones: each area outlined by bold lines is a zone. A zone with N cells must contain every number from 1 to N exactly once. • Distance rule: when the same number appears in a row or column, at least that many cells must separate the identical numbers. For example, two 4s must have at least four cells between them. Use deduction to complete every zone and watch each answer unlock the next.

About

Tectonic | Logic puzzles

This logic puzzle game offers a unique challenge similar to Sudoku but with different rules and number ranges. It features progressively difficult grids, various shapes, and a competitive leaderboard. Enjoy relaxing gameplay designed to train your brain.

Highlights
  • Progressively difficult logic puzzles
  • Varied grid shapes
  • Global leaderboards
  • Relaxing music and design
  • Brain training gameplay
  • Sudoku alternative
Features
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Tectonic (a.k.a. suguru puzzle, jigsaw sudoku or number blocks) is a fun and free logic puzzle. The perfect alternative for the popular sudoku. The puzzles start of simple to help you master the number logic and soon you won't be able to let this addictive game go. Just like with sudoku you complete the board by filling in the missing numbers. The number of cells in each region determine how many numbers should be placed. Do you use hints or do you accept the logic problem challenge and get to the top of the leader board? Tectonic gameplay rules Tectonic rule #1 is that a cell has to contain a different number than its neighbouring cells. This applies to both neighbouring cells in the same region and those in adjacent regions. Tectonic rule #2 is that the number you drag to a region can not be higher than the number of cells in that region. Tectonic logic puzzles features -- Fun sets of Tectonic logic puzzles with increasing difficulty. Starting with a 4x4 grid and gradually dialling up the difficulty to make sure you continue to be challenged. -- Various shapes challenging you to continue to fill the puzzle grid with more and more challenging board set ups. Fun for adults and kids alike! -- Compete against other players in the leader board and beat their game scores. -- Relaxing music and design to comfortably tune out while playing. -- Addictive gameplay just like sudoku. Play this logic grid puzzle when you are bored or want to train your brain. Become a Tectonic pro Take your time with filling in the board. The challenge is in playing all the levels! Using as few hints as possible while completing the fun logic puzzles. The ideal sudoku alternative For those logic puzzle players out there that are looking for a new puzzle challenge, Tectonic is the app to play! With changing shapes like jigsaw soduku, but even more variety from changing numbers. So not just 1 through 9. Tectonic is the ideal logic puzzle that requires you to engage your brain but still allowing you to relax as you progress through the levels. The ideal sudoku alternative! This app contains ads and in-app-purchases.

Screenshots

Ripply4 screens
Tectonic | Logic puzzles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ripply at 5.0 against Tectonic | Logic puzzles's 4.8. Tectonic | Logic puzzles's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ripply sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tectonic | Logic puzzles sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ripply holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tectonic | Logic puzzles has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ripply ships an update every 3 weeks, Tectonic | Logic puzzles every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Ripply versus Tectonic | Logic puzzles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRipplyTectonic | Logic puzzles
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (5 ratings)
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB162 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTommy BuonomoKeesing Digital B.V.

Customer experience

Ripply

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Tectonic | Logic puzzles

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ripply

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
6 purchases

Tectonic | Logic puzzles

One-time6
  • Gems Pack Small$0.99
  • No ads 30% discount$1.99
  • Gems Pack Medium$2.99
Show 3 more
  • No Adverts$2.99
  • Gems Pack Large$4.99
  • Gems Pack Extra Large$5.99

Questions

Is Ripply free?
Ripply is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tectonic | Logic puzzles free?
Tectonic | Logic puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ripply or Tectonic | Logic puzzles?
Ripply is rated higher. Ripply averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Tectonic | Logic puzzles averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Ripply or Tectonic | Logic puzzles have ads?
Both Ripply and Tectonic | Logic puzzles show ads.
Which is updated more often, Ripply or Tectonic | Logic puzzles?
Ripply ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tectonic | Logic puzzles every 10 days. Most recently, Ripply was updated on October 5, 2026 and Tectonic | Logic puzzles on October 22, 2026.

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