Comparison

Float vs Maze Q

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

Head to head
About

Float

Features
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Float is a casual puzzle game. Filling all empty tiles is the target. Simple style UI with cloud-like background, this game with hundreds of levels can be played at any casual time. Players get the joy of solving puzzles when playing it. Thanks for playing Float!

About

Maze Q

Explore endless procedurally generated labyrinths with diverse grid types and generation algorithms. Enjoy intuitive navigation, helpful hints, and completely offline play. This free, open-source app offers a unique puzzle experience for all ages.

Highlights
  • Customizable maze sizes
  • Diverse grid types (Orthogonal, Delta, Sigma, Rhombic, Upsilon)
  • Dozens of generation algorithms
  • Animated maze generation
  • Intuitive drag/flick navigation
  • Heat map and solution path hints
  • Completely offline play
Features
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Endless Maze Adventures Await – Offline and Ad-Free! Welcome to Maze Q, the ultimate maze generator and solver for puzzle enthusiasts! Whether you're a casual player looking for a quick brain teaser or a maze aficionado diving into complex algorithms, this app has everything you need to generate, explore, and conquer intricate labyrinths – all without needing an internet connection. Perfect for flights, commutes, or anywhere offline! Key Features: Customizable Maze Sizes: Choose your cell size to scale the maze from small and simple to massive and challenging. The larger the grid, the bigger the adventure! Diverse Grid Types: Select from 5 unique maze styles – Orthogonal (classic square grids), Delta (triangular), Sigma (hexagonal), Rhombic (diamond-shaped), or Upsilon (alternating octagons and squares) – each offering a fresh twist on traditional mazes. Note: Rhombic mazes are unavailable on iPhone SE models and lower due to performance constraints. Algorithm Variety: Depending on your grid type, unlock dozens of generation algorithms! Watch your maze build wall-by-wall in real-time animation, or skip straight to the finished puzzle. From recursive backtracking to Prim's algorithm and beyond, experiment with how mazes come to life. Animated Maze Generation: Optionally watch your selected algorithm build the maze wall-by-wall in real-time animation, or skip straight to the finished puzzle for instant play. Intuitive Navigation: Traverse mazes effortlessly with drag or flick gestures for fluid movement. For precise control, toggle on-screen navigation buttons – ideal for tricky spots! Helpful Hints and Tools: Enable the heat map to visualize cell distances to the goal with subtle shading, providing a gentle nudge without spoiling the fun. Stuck? Toggle the full solution path at any time. Completely Offline: No data connection required – generate and solve mazes anywhere, anytime. Great for travel or low-signal areas! Free and Open-Source: Enjoy unlimited play with no ads, in-app purchases, or subscriptions. As an open-source project (built with a Rust backend library and Swift frontend), the code is available on GitHub for those interested in contributing or learning more. Maze Q is designed for all ages and skill levels, blending education with entertainment. Learn about graph theory and algorithms through interactive play, or just relax with endless procedurally generated puzzles. Updates will bring even more grid types and algorithms based on community feedback. Important Notes: For best performance, ensure your device meets the requirements for advanced features like rhombic mazes. Download now and get lost in the fun – for free!

Screenshots

Float4 screens
Maze Q4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Maze Q at none against Float's shown. Float's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.6). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Float ships an update every 2 days, Maze Q every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Float versus Maze Q: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFloatMaze Q
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChengdu Yimiao Information Technology Co., Ltd.Jeffrey Isabella

In-app purchases

None

Float

No in-app purchases

None

Maze Q

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Float free?
Float is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Maze Q free?
Maze Q is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Float or Maze Q have ads?
Float shows ads; Maze Q does not.
Which is updated more often, Float or Maze Q?
Float ships an update every 2 days, and Maze Q every 2 weeks. Most recently, Float was updated on September 15, 2026 and Maze Q on June 10, 2026.

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