Comparison

Quintext vs Tessellata

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

Head to head
About

Quintext

Solve daily 5x5 word grids where rows and columns form valid 5-letter words. Get real-time feedback and hints to complete puzzles. Unlock a vast library of additional puzzles with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Daily 5x5 word grid puzzles
  • Crossword-style word completion
  • Real-time feedback on word validity
  • Hints for revealing letters
  • Unlockable library of 50k+ puzzles
  • Offline puzzle access
  • Colorblind accessibility
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Quintext is a free daily word puzzle. Each level is a 5x5 grid starting with some letters filled in. Your goal: complete the grid so all rows and columns make valid 5-letter words, crossword style. The words will be the same horizontally and vertically. Each puzzle has a unique solution. While playing, you see real-time feedback about which rows and columns have valid words or parts of words. If you get stuck, tap the buttons to reveal additional letters or show all dictionary words which fit in the current row or column. In addition to the free daily puzzles, a one-time in-app purchase unlocks a library of over 50k additional puzzles with a wide range of difficulty settings. These are available offline for the lifetime of the app and can be shared with other players who have unlocked the library. For colorblind players, this app responds to the system-wide Differentiate Without Color setting.

About

Tessellata

This is an abstract strategy game where players draft tiles, align them on a board, and score points. Compete against AI or players worldwide, or enjoy local pass-and-play. Features include ranked matchmaking, customizable AI opponents, and a tutorial.

Highlights
  • Tactical tile-drafting
  • Online ranked matchmaking
  • Offline AI opponents
  • Local pass-and-play mode
  • Interactive tutorial
  • Premium personalization options
Features
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Welcome to Tessellata - a premium abstract strategy game of tactical tile-drafting, alignment, and artistry! Inspired by a desire for strategy, Tessellata challenges you to draft vibrant tiles from shared Kilns, organize them on your Staircase, and align them on your Opus to score points. Score points by clustering tiles adjacently, completing columns, rows, or full-color sets on your Opus, but plan carefully - any leftover tiles spill onto the Floor, costing you valuable points! Whether you are a casual puzzle lover or a seasoned tabletop competitor, Tessellata offers a deep, satisfying strategy experience. --- GAME FEATURES COMPETE ONLINE AND CLIMB THE RANKS Test your skills against players worldwide in Ranked Matchmaking. Advance your ELO (MMR rating) and secure your spot on the Global Leaderboards. Prefer a friendly game? Create private lobbies with instant room codes and invite your friends. 5 DIFFICULTIES OF INTELLIGENT AI Play offline anytime. Challenge bot opponents scaled to your level: - Easy: Perfect for beginners. - Medium: A balanced tactical challenge. - Hard: Aggressive, planning several steps ahead. - Expert: Punishes minor mistakes. - Unbeatable: Powered by a highly optimized algorithm programmed to obliterate any gamer. INTERACTIVE TUTORIAL New to tile-drafting? Our step-by-step interactive tutorial teaches you the rules, scoring bonuses, and drafting strategies in just a few minutes. PREMIUM PERSONALIZATION Show off your achievements! Unlock and equip prestige player titles and beautiful tile sets by defeating advanced bots or winning online matches. LOCAL PASS AND PLAY No internet? No problem. Pass and play with friends locally on the same device for classic tabletop game nights. IMMERSIVE SOUNDS AND VISUALS Enjoy a premium aesthetic featuring responsive animations, empty kiln outlines, smooth tile placement slide transitions, and a relaxing acoustic soundtrack designed to keep you in the zone. --- Draft. Align. Outshine. Download Tessellata today and start crafting your mosaic!

Screenshots

Quintext4 screens
Tessellata4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tessellata at none against Quintext's 1. Tessellata also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). Quintext's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 2). On price, rating, ads 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. Quintext sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tessellata asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Quintext against 5.0 for Tessellata. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quintext has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quintext ships an update every 3 weeks, Tessellata every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Quintext versus Tessellata: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuintextTessellata
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (17 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.2 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNoah Daniel SteinNorflava Designs LLC

Customer experience

Quintext

All ratings17 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Tessellata

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Quintext

One-time1
  • Full puzzle library$1.99
None

Tessellata

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Quintext free?
Quintext is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tessellata free?
Tessellata is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Quintext or Tessellata?
Quintext and Tessellata are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 17 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Quintext or Tessellata have ads?
Neither Quintext nor Tessellata shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Quintext or Tessellata?
Quintext ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tessellata every 10 days. Most recently, Quintext was updated on October 15, 2026 and Tessellata on October 18, 2026.

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