# Pixelated vs Tiled

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tiled at 100% against Pixelated's 44%. Tiled also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). Pixelated's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixelated sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tiled sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tiled holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Pixelated's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tiled's.

Pixelated ships an update every 5 months, Tiled every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixelated | Tiled |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelated-pixel-color-puzzle/id463358640/reviews) | **[4.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiled/id680023633/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [111   (LLC)](https://appshunter.io/developer/507380930) | [Kenneth Ackerson](https://appshunter.io/developer/313133495) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixelated

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelated-pixel-color-puzzle/id463358640)

A strategic puzzle game where you must fill the screen with a single color by expanding your area. Challenge yourself with different difficulty levels and aim for the fewest moves and fastest time. Compete with others through Game Center leaderboards and achievements.

**Highlights:** Single color screen goal, Expand 'your area' strategically, Minimize moves and time, Multiple difficulty levels (easy, medium, hard), Game Center integration (leaderboards, achievements, multiplayer), Unlockable hard mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🧠 Good brain exercise
- 🎮 Simple and good game
- 🚀 Fast and satisfying gameplay
- 💡 Clever and fun game mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Ads are intrusive and annoying
- 👎 Premium purchase issues
- 🔄 Old version preferred
- 🎨 Unappealing new art style
- 📉 Game difficulty inconsistent

**Reported bugs**

- Ads still pop up after premium purchase
- App crashes frequently
- App doesn't work with older OS versions
- Game doesn't count wins correctly
- App closes before game completion

**Requested features**

- Bring back the old theme/style
- Option to choose game difficulty
- More options and features
- Make the playing field bigger
- Add more moves to win


### Tiled

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiled/id680023633)

Match 4 or more tiles of the same color to smash them and earn points. Drag tiles anywhere on the board to create groups and avoid trouble tiles. Offers multiple game modes, including timed, classic, relaxing, and move-based challenges.

**Highlights:** Match 4+ same-colored tiles, Drag tiles anywhere, Multiple game modes, Special tiles (Bomb, Rainbow, Screwed Down), Game Center Leaderboards, Unique gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixelated free?

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

### Is Tiled free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pixelated or Tiled?

Tiled is rated higher. Pixelated averages 3.9 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Tiled averages 4.4 from 16 ratings.

### Do Pixelated or Tiled have ads?

Tiled shows ads; Pixelated does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pixelated or Tiled?

Pixelated ships an update every 5 months, and Tiled every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pixelated was updated on October 22, 2026 and Tiled on October 22, 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.*