# SpellingGnat vs Tile Isle

The clearest difference is rating: Tile Isle at 5.0 against SpellingGnat's 3.0. Tile Isle also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 22 months). SpellingGnat's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SpellingGnat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tile Isle sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tile Isle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

SpellingGnat ships an update every 22 months, Tile Isle every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpellingGnat | Tile Isle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spellinggnat/id1611197521/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-isle/id6801928842/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steffen Hauf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851829622) | [Evan Peacock](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893178984) |

## What reviewers say

### SpellingGnat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spellinggnat/id1611197521)

This word puzzle game challenges you to find words from nine random letters. It offers dictionaries in multiple languages to help you expand your vocabulary.

**Highlights:** Find words from nine random letters, Expand your dictionary, Multiple language dictionaries, Addictive word puzzle gameplay

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enable Hints | $0.99 | one-time |


### Tile Isle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-isle/id6801928842)

A multiplayer word game for up to 8 players, offering offline play against AI or local pass-and-play. Customize match rules, enjoy classic crossword mechanics, and track games with companion apps.

**Highlights:** Up to 8 player multiplayer, Offline play against AI, Customizable match rules, Classic crossword mechanics, Apple Watch companion app, Match history and dictionary

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halloween Theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Winter Theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Volcanic Theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Autumn theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cherry Blossom Theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Valentine's Day Theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| 4th of July Theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| New Year's Eve Theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lunar New Year Theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Themes Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpellingGnat free?

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

### Is Tile Isle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SpellingGnat or Tile Isle?

Tile Isle is rated higher. SpellingGnat averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Tile Isle averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SpellingGnat or Tile Isle have ads?

Neither SpellingGnat nor Tile Isle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SpellingGnat or Tile Isle?

SpellingGnat ships an update every 22 months, and Tile Isle every 4 days. Most recently, SpellingGnat was updated on November 3, 2026 and Tile Isle on October 31, 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.*