# 15 Puzzle Challenge. vs Tile Slider

The clearest difference is ads: Tile Slider at none against 15 Puzzle Challenge.'s shown. Tile Slider also leads on review sentiment (98% vs 64%) and device support (5 vs 3). 15 Puzzle Challenge.'s advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 233). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 15 Puzzle Challenge. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tile Slider sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for 15 Puzzle Challenge. against 4.8 for Tile Slider. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 15 Puzzle Challenge. has 1.4K ratings behind it against 233, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of 15 Puzzle Challenge.'s written reviews are positive against 98% of Tile Slider's.

15 Puzzle Challenge. ships an update every 4 months, Tile Slider every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 15 Puzzle Challenge. | Tile Slider |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/15-puzzle-challenge/id416789249/reviews) | **[4.8 (233 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-slider/id552709030/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 233 |
| Positive reviews | 63.8% of reviews | **97.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 105 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Forsbit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/949205633) | [Geoff Hackworth](https://appshunter.io/developer/463855590) |

## What reviewers say

### 15 Puzzle Challenge.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/15-puzzle-challenge/id416789249)

Test your intelligence with this classic sliding tile puzzle. Arrange numbered tiles in order on a 4x4 grid by sliding them into the empty space. Compete globally with friends and other players through Game Center.

**Highlights:** Classic 15-piece sliding tile puzzle, Multiplayer mode via Game Center, Global leaderboards, Unique achievements, Social media sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Turn Ads off | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth and responsive tile movements
- 🧠 Challenging brain exercise
- 🕰️ Ability to track personal best times

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Leaderboard scores seem inaccurate
- 🔀 Accidental swipes leading to home screen
- 📺 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Game screen not loading properly on iPad
- Tile sliding not registering properly at times
- High scores being deleted after updates

**Requested features**

- Add ability to track number of times completed
- Introduce new puzzle modes like spirals or descending patterns
- Allow customization of tile colors and themes


### Tile Slider

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-slider/id552709030)

Engage in a timed sliding tile puzzle challenge with adjustable difficulty. Customize your game with numbered tiles or personal photos, and even flip pieces for added complexity. Enjoy a leisurely pace by disabling the timer or play a quick game on your Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Multiple difficulty levels, Use custom photos as tiles, Flip pieces for extra challenge, Optional timer for relaxed play, Apple Watch compatibility

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Full Version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and straightforward gameplay
- 👍 No annoying ads (in basic version)
- 👍 Nostalgic feel, like childhood toys
- 👍 Can use own photos for puzzles
- 👍 Addictive and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Basic version limited in tile count
- 👎 Requires payment to increase tile count
- 👎 Tiles slide slowly, requires multiple swipes
- 👎 Cannot move a whole row at once
- 👎 UI is a bit drab

**Reported bugs**

- Game Center leader board shows impossible times for easy mode

**Requested features**

- Make highlighted correct spot toggle-able
- Remove hard mode and crazy mode
- Remove flip tile
- Fix Game Center leader board (easy mode solve time)
- Allow single taps to move tiles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 15 Puzzle Challenge. free?

15 Puzzle Challenge. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tile Slider free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 15 Puzzle Challenge. or Tile Slider?

Tile Slider is rated higher. 15 Puzzle Challenge. averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Tile Slider averages 4.8 from 233 ratings.

### Do 15 Puzzle Challenge. or Tile Slider have ads?

15 Puzzle Challenge. shows ads; Tile Slider does not.

### Which is updated more often, 15 Puzzle Challenge. or Tile Slider?

15 Puzzle Challenge. ships an update every 4 months, and Tile Slider every 3 months. Most recently, 15 Puzzle Challenge. was updated on October 21, 2026 and Tile Slider on October 21, 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.*