# Lexical vs Dave's Tiles Puzzle

The clearest difference is rating: Lexical at 5.0 against Dave's Tiles Puzzle's 4.5. Lexical also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 85%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.6). Dave's Tiles Puzzle's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (22 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Lexical holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dave's Tiles Puzzle has 22 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Lexical's written reviews are positive against 85% of Dave's Tiles Puzzle's.

Lexical ships an update every 8 months, Dave's Tiles Puzzle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lexical | Dave's Tiles Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lexical/id324840578/reviews)** | [4.5 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daves-tiles-puzzle/id337492007/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 85.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 34 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Just About Managing](https://appshunter.io/developer/324840581) | [The App Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/337492010) |

## What reviewers say

### Lexical

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lexical/id324840578)

A classic word game challenging players against the clock and the English language. Test your vocabulary and speed in this stripped-down, essential word puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** Classic word game mechanics, Time limit challenges, Focus on English vocabulary, Essential elements of word puzzles, Single-player finger-based gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dave's Tiles Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daves-tiles-puzzle/id337492007)

Experience a classic sliding tile puzzle with modern twists. This app offers multiple game modes, unique challenges like randomly jumping tiles, and beautiful NYC imagery. Enjoy fast-paced gameplay suitable for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** 12 challenging levels, 4 game modes, Randomly jumping tiles, 14 NYC photos, Fast drag and tap controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 💡 Ability to use own photos
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating
- 🔄 Good replay value
- ✨ Polished and well-designed interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Limited included pictures
- 🤔 Some modes are disliked (e.g., swap mode with numbers)
- 💸 Perceived as overpriced for content
- 💥 Occasional crashes reported

**Reported bugs**

- App locks up when loading own photos
- Purchased puzzle packs disappear

**Requested features**

- Option to turn off numbers on tiles
- Ability to choose specific images to play
- Add more included pictures
- Option to rotate pieces
- Add old-fashioned red or other colored nostalgic puzzle options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lexical free?

Lexical is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dave's Tiles Puzzle free?

Dave's Tiles Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lexical or Dave's Tiles Puzzle?

Lexical is rated higher. Lexical averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Dave's Tiles Puzzle averages 4.5 from 22 ratings.

### Do Lexical or Dave's Tiles Puzzle have ads?

Neither Lexical nor Dave's Tiles Puzzle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lexical or Dave's Tiles Puzzle?

Lexical ships an update every 8 months, and Dave's Tiles Puzzle every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lexical was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dave's Tiles Puzzle on October 23, 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.*