Comparison

Gluddle vs Tessellata

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

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About

Gluddle

Aim and shoot bouncy characters to free them from an oppressive regime. This physics-based puzzle game combines pinball and trampoline mechanics with a unique resistance theme. Enjoy colorful levels, magical pickups, and gravity-defying challenges.

Highlights
  • 116 colorful levels
  • Gravity-defying physics
  • Magical pickups
  • Interactive music and sounds
  • Game Center support
  • Unlimited Gluddle characters
Features
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Free the Gluddle from The Supervision in this eye-catching bouncy game for iPhone and iPad! Aim and shoot springy globular characters called Gluddle. Freeze them in mid-air to help other Gluddle bounce about and defend their privacy and freedom from the evil eyes-in-the-sky...The Supervision! It's pinball meets trampoline, it's Peggle meets Angry Birds, it's a totalitarian invasion eye-to-eye with a resilient resistance. No In-App Purchases! ••••• Kotaku Gaming App of the Day ••••• ••••• Eurogamer App of the Day ••••• ••••• Control Industry Award Nominee for Best Dutch Game 2012 ••••• ••••• Major Fun Award Winner ••••• ••••• It’s one of the best iOS puzzlers I’ve ever played - TheAppShack ••••• __________________________ Gluddle features: • 116 colorful levels of springy madness, eye-popping challenges, magical pickups, transportational phenomena, gravity-defying physics and recreational explosions, all in beat with flowy interactive music (may contain earwurms) and ear-tingling sounds. • unlimited Gluddle with an optimistic attitude ("Oi!") • 1 invasion of The Supervision with slightly more vocabulary. • magical pick-ups with amazing powers • rocks. • lots of credits. • real-life statistics of Oi!s and launches. • a complete absence of zombies, goblins, vampires and aliens! This version of Gluddle runs on iPad3, iPad2, iPad, iPad Mini, iPhone 5, iPhone 4s, iPhone 4, iPod Touch 4rd generation and iPod Touch 3rd generation on IOS 4, 5 and 6. Now with Game Center support! __________________________ Reviews: "There truly is no other game quite like Gluddle." - IndieGameMag "Clever and well-realized, rock-solid, highly addictive gameplay. These goofy eyeballs bounce into near-perfect physics perfection." - Kotaku ‎"Gluddle made me laugh. Several times. Out loud. (...) It’s a puzzle, a physics game, and there’s a lot to figure out, and the thing is, you can’t lose, and it makes you laugh. It is fun. Major Fun. It will make you laugh. It will keep you playing. It will make you laugh some more." - Majorfun.com "Gluddle, which is one of the most addictive physics-based iOS games I’ve come across, has just been bumped to version 2.0. In its initial state, Gluddle is already a fantastic physics puzzler. But now, in its updated version, the game is even more so." - AppAdvice "Gluddle is a fantastic, creative game that doesn’t just copy the mechanics of other puzzle titles, it takes them, mashes them together, and pushes them farther than they have been previously, and has had some great support through updates from the developers. For that, it’s definitely worth checking out." - TheAppShack "Lots of physics-based knock out games will really raise your blood pressure (Angry Birds and Cut the Rope are notorious for this). For some reason, Gluddle doesn’t do this. It’s mellow." - BestKidsApps "It’s like throwing a bouncy ball very hard indoors and seeing what it smashes. Fun, in other words." - Games Asylum "Wa-Wa-wow! This game is absolutely immense!" - WeDoCode "When George Orwell sat down to write dark dystopian novel Nineteen Eighty-Four, he couldn't have known that he would one day inspire Gluddle, a physics-based iOS puzzler where you dislodge spying Big Brother-style eyes in the sky." - Eurogamer App of the Day "Gluddle is a solid title. This hidden gem is packed with amusing gameplay, impressive music and colorful graphics that make it one of the top physics-puzzler games in my book." - AppsOnTap "That game is confusing, obscure, weird and has a soundtrack that is almost annoying. Played the demo for a couple of minutes, fell in love with it and bought the full version. Great job, and great game!" - ZombieGorilla

About

Tessellata

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
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Welcome to Tessellata - a premium abstract strategy game of tactical tile-drafting, alignment, and artistry! Inspired by a desire for strategy, Tessellata challenges you to draft vibrant tiles from shared Kilns, organize them on your Staircase, and align them on your Opus to score points. Score points by clustering tiles adjacently, completing columns, rows, or full-color sets on your Opus, but plan carefully - any leftover tiles spill onto the Floor, costing you valuable points! Whether you are a casual puzzle lover or a seasoned tabletop competitor, Tessellata offers a deep, satisfying strategy experience. --- GAME FEATURES COMPETE ONLINE AND CLIMB THE RANKS Test your skills against players worldwide in Ranked Matchmaking. Advance your ELO (MMR rating) and secure your spot on the Global Leaderboards. Prefer a friendly game? Create private lobbies with instant room codes and invite your friends. 5 DIFFICULTIES OF INTELLIGENT AI Play offline anytime. Challenge bot opponents scaled to your level: - Easy: Perfect for beginners. - Medium: A balanced tactical challenge. - Hard: Aggressive, planning several steps ahead. - Expert: Punishes minor mistakes. - Unbeatable: Powered by a highly optimized algorithm programmed to obliterate any gamer. INTERACTIVE TUTORIAL New to tile-drafting? Our step-by-step interactive tutorial teaches you the rules, scoring bonuses, and drafting strategies in just a few minutes. PREMIUM PERSONALIZATION Show off your achievements! Unlock and equip prestige player titles and beautiful tile sets by defeating advanced bots or winning online matches. LOCAL PASS AND PLAY No internet? No problem. Pass and play with friends locally on the same device for classic tabletop game nights. IMMERSIVE SOUNDS AND VISUALS Enjoy a premium aesthetic featuring responsive animations, empty kiln outlines, smooth tile placement slide transitions, and a relaxing acoustic soundtrack designed to keep you in the zone. --- Draft. Align. Outshine. Download Tessellata today and start crafting your mosaic!

Screenshots

Gluddle4 screens
Tessellata4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tessellata at 5.0 against Gluddle's 4.1. Tessellata also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). Gluddle's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 2) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tessellata holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gluddle has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gluddle ships an update every 3 months, Tessellata every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Gluddle versus Tessellata: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGluddleTessellata
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (12 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCreative HeroesNorflava Designs LLC

Customer experience

Gluddle

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.5%

Tessellata

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Gluddle

No in-app purchases

None

Tessellata

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gluddle free?
Gluddle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tessellata free?
Tessellata is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gluddle or Tessellata?
Tessellata is rated higher. Gluddle averages 4.1 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Tessellata averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Gluddle or Tessellata have ads?
Neither Gluddle nor Tessellata shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gluddle or Tessellata?
Gluddle ships an update every 3 months, and Tessellata every 10 days. Most recently, Gluddle was updated on October 21, 2026 and Tessellata on October 18, 2026.

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