# Tile Dark vs Block Matching Master

The clearest difference is rating: Tile Dark at 4.6 against Block Matching Master's 4.0. Tile Dark also leads on ratings volume (295 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Block Matching Master's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tile Dark sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Block Matching Master sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tile Dark holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tile Dark has 295 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Tile Dark ships an update every 6 weeks, Block Matching Master weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tile Dark | Block Matching Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (295 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-dark/id1528881764/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-matching-master/id1559690352/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **295** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 357 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Phuong Ta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466076556) | [vmoga](https://appshunter.io/developer/945300832) |

## What reviewers say

### Tile Dark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-dark/id1528881764)

Engage in a fresh take on classic matching games with a mahjong-inspired layout. Collect tiles, form triple matches, and solve increasingly complex logic puzzles. Train your brain with strategic gameplay and a variety of colorful tile sets.

**Highlights:** Mahjong layout, Triple tile matching, Logic puzzle levels, Strategic gameplay, Brain training mechanics, Varied tile sets

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### Block Matching Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-matching-master/id1559690352)

A fast-paced puzzle game where players match three identical tiles to clear the board before time runs out. Utilize special tools like Redo, Hint, and Tornado to aid in achieving victory.

**Highlights:** Match 3 tiles, Clear the board, Time-based challenges, Special tools (Redo, Hint, Tornado), Fast-paced gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hints 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hints 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hints 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of Cubes | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lot of Cubes | $6.99 | one-time |
| Growth Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| Plenty of Cubes | $14.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tile Dark free?

Tile Dark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Block Matching Master free?

Block Matching Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tile Dark or Block Matching Master?

Tile Dark is rated higher. Tile Dark averages 4.6 out of 5 from 295 ratings, while Block Matching Master averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tile Dark or Block Matching Master have ads?

Both Tile Dark and Block Matching Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tile Dark or Block Matching Master?

Tile Dark ships an update every 6 weeks, and Block Matching Master weekly. Most recently, Tile Dark was updated on October 20, 2026 and Block Matching Master on October 5, 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.*