Comparison

TanZen HD vs Multiponk

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

Head to head
About

TanZen HD

Engage in a classic tangram puzzle experience with over 500 challenges. Fit seven geometric pieces into a shaded area without overlap to solve each puzzle. Perfect for quick breaks or extended play sessions.

Highlights
  • Over 500 tangram puzzles
  • Classic tangram gameplay
  • Fit seven geometric pieces
  • No overlapping pieces
  • Puzzle completion recognition
  • Play for short or long durations
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Find your Zen, with this updated version of the classic tangram puzzle game with over 500 puzzles! Choose a puzzle to solve, and try to fit all seven game pieces within the shaded puzzle area without overlapping. TanZen HD will recognize when the puzzle is finished. Pick up and play for two minutes, or two hours!

About

Multiponk

Experience a classic arcade game with stunning graphics and realistic physics. Compete against friends or AI in various game modes, utilizing power-ups and strategic paddle control to achieve victory. Enjoy immersive multiplayer fun on your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Up to 4 player multiplayer
  • Realistic physical engine
  • HD graphics / Retina Display
  • Game Center integration
  • Multiple game modes
  • Variety of bonuses and ball sizes
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Multiponk Featured by Apple: App of the Week June 2010 / iTunes Rewind 2010 / Game Starter Kit / Huddle Game / iOS original "This game is absolutely amazing, it has polished and extremely smooth and addicting game play. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND" by ANFLU "Great graphics, fun and surprising features. Must-have multiplayer fun" by AkzoMonakzo "It's a hit!" by HMD08 "This is exactly what the iPad should be about, multiplayer games to take advantage of the large multi touch screen. My Favorite app." by LolPad Multiponk graphic designs and ultra-realistic physical engine will make you feel like playing on an real wooden board. A classic already ! Up to 4 players on iPad and up to 2 players on iPhone & iPod touch. One finger to control your paddle. Give your ball smooth effects and thwart the traps to win the game ! In Multiplayer mode, catch the bonuses, use the bumpers and beat your opponents. In Solo mode, try to beat A.I computer and defeat Mr Monster, from standard skin to 8bits skin, or try to beat your score and share it through the Game Center. Features: -Solo to up to 4 players -Immersive HD design / Retina Display -Realistic physical engine -Game center: Leaderboard & Achievement -Universal binaries (iPad / iPhone / iPodTouch) -7 game modes : A.I. revenge, classic, baby, crazy, flash, dual, death ball -11 bonuses: Multiball, Power, Big ball, Gravity, Autopilot, Time warp... -5 ball sizes -Paddle slice effect -Game statistics -4 skins ( Standard, 8 Bit, White, Pop) -14 Original music themes by KingQ4 WATCH US : vimeo.com/​fingerlab VISIT US : fingerlab.net FOLLOW US : twitter.com/​fingerlab CONTACT US : contact@fingerlab.net Powered by Fingerlab.

Screenshots

Multiponk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TanZen HD at 4.7 against Multiponk's 4.4. TanZen HD also leads on price ($2.99 vs $5.99) and review sentiment (96% vs 86%). Multiponk's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

TanZen HD costs $2.99 and Multiponk $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TanZen HD holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 245 and 51 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of TanZen HD's written reviews are positive against 86% of Multiponk's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
TanZen HD versus Multiponk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTanZen HDMultiponk
Price$2.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.7 (245 ratings) — better4.4 (51 ratings)
Positive reviews95.9% of reviews — better85.8% of reviews
Number of ratings245 — better51
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size193 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLittle White Bear Studios, LLCFingerlab

Customer experience

TanZen HD

All ratings245 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral1.2%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive95.9%
Neutral3.3%
Negative0.8%

Multiponk

All ratings51 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews437 reviews
Positive85.8%
Neutral5.3%
Negative8.9%

User reviews

TanZen HD

From 245 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Relaxing and enjoyable puzzles
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
  • 🧠 Mentally stimulating and challenging
  • 🎨 Beautiful and soothing visuals
  • 🎶 Calming background music

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
  • 🔍 Puzzles can be too easy at times
  • 🔍 Lack of advanced or customizable difficulty options
  • 🔍 Limited background or music options

Multiponk

From 51 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics
  • 🕹️ Fun multiplayer experience
  • 🕹️ Great for family/friends
  • 💯 Excellent value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Music doesn't stay muted
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🤖 Lack of AI opponent for single-player
  • 📱 Controls can be challenging on smaller screens
  • 🔁 No ability to save progress

Bugs and requests

TanZen HD

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes or freezes after completing all puzzles
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More advanced or challenging puzzle designs
  • Ability to create and share custom puzzles
  • Option to turn off the visible outline of the target shape
  • Expanded background and music selection

Multiponk

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Mute function doesn't work consistently
  • Startup issues on some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Online/Bluetooth multiplayer
  • More game modes and power-ups
  • Ability to customize controls
  • Support for older iOS versions

In-app purchases

None

TanZen HD

No in-app purchases

None

Multiponk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TanZen HD free?
TanZen HD costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Multiponk free?
Multiponk costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TanZen HD or Multiponk?
TanZen HD is rated higher. TanZen HD averages 4.7 out of 5 from 245 ratings, while Multiponk averages 4.4 from 51 ratings.
Do TanZen HD or Multiponk have ads?
Neither TanZen HD nor Multiponk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TanZen HD or Multiponk?
TanZen HD ships an update every 2 months, and Multiponk every 2 months. Most recently, TanZen HD was updated on October 16, 2026 and Multiponk on October 16, 2026.

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