# Quintext vs Tessellata

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.

Both are free to download. Quintext sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tessellata asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Quintext | Tessellata |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quintext/id1671003515/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tessellata/id6782201050/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 9 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Noah Daniel Stein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671003517) | [Norflava Designs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782146469) |

## What reviewers say

### Quintext

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quintext/id1671003515)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full puzzle library | $1.99 | one-time |


### Tessellata

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tessellata/id6782201050)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*