Comparison

FindTheNut vs Tide's End

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

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About

FindTheNut

Guide a brave squirrel through challenging puzzle platformer levels, overcoming obstacles and collecting nuts. Enjoy stunning visuals and charming animations in this handcrafted adventure. It's designed for players of all ages to test their wit and determination.

Highlights
  • Stunning visuals and charming animations
  • Guide squirrel through traps and enemies
  • 65+ challenging handcrafted levels
  • Earn achievements with Game Center
  • Suitable for all ages
Features
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Embark on this epic adventure and help the squirrel overcome obstacles, rearrange paths, and collect the precious NUTs. Can you guide our brave hero to freedom and a happily-ever-after ending? It's time to embark on a journey filled with wit, determination, and love in our thrilling puzzle platformer! Features: * Enjoy stunning visuals and charming animations, immersing you in the game world. * Guide the adorable squirrel through perilous traps and outsmart cunning enemies. * Explore 65+ challenging handcrafted levels designed to test your strategy skills. * Perfect for all ages, from casual gamers to experienced players. * Earn achievements and unlock milestones with Game Center Achievements integration. ~ WASD Interactive: A one-person indie studio, crafting virtual worlds with love in India. For support or inquiries, email us at wasdinteractivee@gmail.com.

About

Tide's End

Features
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Tide's End is a unique indie game experience that takes players on a mesmerising journey beneath the waves. Set against the vast and mysterious backdrop of the ocean by the tiny village of Tide's End, this game combines intricate puzzle mechanics with a captivating narrative that will keep players hooked from beginning to end. Gameplay Mechanics: Engage your mind with our distinctive puzzle designs: - Rotating Cells: Manipulate cells to complete elaborate paths, challenging your spatial intelligence and logic. - Dot Connections: Link dots to forge paths, pushing your strategic thinking to its limits. Enjoy the relaxed gameplay as the story unfolds. Each puzzle you solve not only gives you a sense of accomplishment but also unveils another piece of our captivating narrative. A Tale Deep as the Ocean: In Tide's End players meet a scuba diver whose life is deeply intertwined with the mysteries of the deep. The tale leads players through a series of challenges, discoveries, separations, and hopes of reuniting. Every level dived deeper brings forth new revelations, painting a beautiful yet complex picture of his relationship with "her" and the mysteries of the deep sea. Indie Game Craftsmanship: As an indie game, Tide's End is a labour of love, created with meticulous attention to detail. The lively visuals, immersive soundtrack, and intricate puzzle designs come together to provide an unparalleled gaming experience. We believe in storytelling that resonates with the heart, and gameplay that challenges and delights the mind. Tide's End is a testament to indie game development's power to craft unique, immersive worlds. Features: - Stunning Illustrations: Immerse yourself in beautifully crafted underwater worlds. - Engaging Storyline: Experience a tale of love, loss and hope, that's as unpredictable and deep as the ocean itself. - Challenging Puzzles: Overcome diverse challenges that test your puzzle-solving prowess. - Intuitive Controls: Designed specifically for mobile gaming, ensuring a seamless experience. Tide's End promises a gaming experience that's both mentally stimulating and emotionally resonant. Whether you're a puzzle enthusiast, a lover of compelling narratives, or just someone looking for a fresh gaming experience, Tide's End is sure to deliver. Join us on this underwater adventure, solve the mysteries, experience the story, and dive deep into the heart of Tide's End.

Screenshots

FindTheNut4 screens
Tide's End4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FindTheNut at $0.99 against Tide's End's $2.99. Tide's End's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.4). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

FindTheNut costs $0.99 and Tide's End $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FindTheNut ships an update every 2 days, Tide's End daily. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FindTheNut versus Tide's End: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFindTheNutTide's End
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size275 MB121 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperWASD INTERACTIVE LLPYarncat LTD

In-app purchases

None

FindTheNut

No in-app purchases

None

Tide's End

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FindTheNut free?
FindTheNut costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tide's End free?
Tide's End costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do FindTheNut or Tide's End have ads?
Neither FindTheNut nor Tide's End shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FindTheNut or Tide's End?
FindTheNut ships an update every 2 days, and Tide's End daily. Most recently, FindTheNut was updated on October 9, 2026 and Tide's End on October 7, 2026.

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