# Dave's Tiles Puzzle vs Negentropy

The clearest difference is rating: Negentropy at 5.0 against Dave's Tiles Puzzle's 4.5. Negentropy also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 85%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). Dave's Tiles Puzzle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 21 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Negentropy sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Dave's Tiles Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Negentropy 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Dave's Tiles Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 100% of Negentropy's.

Dave's Tiles Puzzle ships an update every 3 weeks, Negentropy every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dave's Tiles Puzzle | Negentropy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daves-tiles-puzzle/id337492007/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/negentropy/id990270078/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 85.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 21 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 346 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The App Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/337492010) | [Side Step Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/912241443) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Negentropy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/negentropy/id990270078)

Explore an old house by solving word puzzles in each room. Rearrange letters to escape entropy and advance to the next challenge. Can you master the wordplay to progress?

**Highlights:** Room-based puzzles, Letter rearrangement, Word formation, Progressive challenges, Escape entropy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puzzle Set 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Set 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Set 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Set 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Set 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Set 6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Set 7 | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dave's Tiles Puzzle free?

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

### Is Negentropy free?

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

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

Negentropy is rated higher. Dave's Tiles Puzzle averages 4.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Negentropy averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither Dave's Tiles Puzzle nor Negentropy shows ads.

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

Dave's Tiles Puzzle ships an update every 3 weeks, and Negentropy every 21 months. Most recently, Dave's Tiles Puzzle was updated on November 1, 2026 and Negentropy on November 6, 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.*