# Take It Easy vs Qwirkle

Take It Easy and Qwirkle both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Take It Easy's written reviews are positive against 36% of Qwirkle's. Take It Easy also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Qwirkle's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months) and chart position (#48 vs #181). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Take It Easy costs $2.99 and Qwirkle $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Take It Easy against 4.5 for Qwirkle. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Take It Easy's written reviews are positive against 36% of Qwirkle's.

Take It Easy ships an update every 12 months, Qwirkle every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Take It Easy | Qwirkle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/take-it-easy/id554612639/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qwirkle/id684932119/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **93.2% of reviews** | 35.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #181 | **#48** |
| Size | 182 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ravensburger Verlag GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505283467) | [MindWare](https://appshunter.io/developer/786499030) |

## What reviewers say

### Take It Easy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/take-it-easy/id554612639)

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

This is a strategic tile-placement puzzle game where players aim to form continuous rows of the same color. With multiple game modes, including classic, puzzle, and progressive challenges, it offers endless hours of addictive fun. Compete with friends locally or globally through Game Center integration.

**Highlights:** Strategic tile placement, Continuous row scoring, Classic, Puzzle, and Progressive modes, Local multiplayer for up to 4 players, Game Center integration, Over 40 achievements, High-resolution graphics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and challenging gameplay
- 🧠 Stimulates the brain
- 💎 Addictive and fun
- 🎨 Appealing visuals
- 🕹️ Enjoyable multiplayer mode

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable after updates
- 🎨 Unappealing visual design changes
- 🤯 Increased difficulty level frustrating
- 💔 Lost progress after updates
- 🕹️ Multiplayer mode issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and freezes
- Tile movement issues
- Unsolvable puzzle levels
- Multiplayer mode connectivity problems

**Requested features**

- More levels and puzzles
- Ability to undo moves
- Option to customize the game board
- Difficulty settings (easy, medium, hard)
- Syncing progress across devices


### Qwirkle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qwirkle/id684932119)

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Experience the award-winning board game Qwirkle on your mobile device. Strategize by matching tiles based on color and shape to score points. Enjoy solo play, online multiplayer, and pass-and-play modes with customizable options and engaging animations.

**Highlights:** Solo, Online, and Pass and Play modes, Up to 4 players, 4 difficulty levels, Achievements and Leaderboards, Customizable backgrounds and tile colors, Tutorial and Help sections

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Great translation to digital
- 👍 Entertaining
- 👍 Good for the mind
- 👍 Addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy app
- 🐛 Clunky interface
- 🐛 Freezing issues
- 🐛 Buggy online play
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Games disappearing or not loading properly
- Inability to start new games with friends
- Tiles/bag not functioning correctly
- Moves not registering properly
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add chat/messaging feature
- Improve online game invitations and management
- Add notifications for turns
- Improve scoring display and accuracy
- Add more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Take It Easy free?

Take It Easy costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Qwirkle free?

Qwirkle costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Take It Easy or Qwirkle?

Take It Easy is rated higher. Take It Easy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Qwirkle averages 4.5 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Take It Easy or Qwirkle have ads?

Neither Take It Easy nor Qwirkle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Take It Easy or Qwirkle?

Take It Easy ships an update every 12 months, and Qwirkle every 3 months. Most recently, Take It Easy was updated on October 21, 2026 and Qwirkle on October 19, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Take It Easy or Qwirkle?

Take It Easy currently peaks at #181 in the App Store charts, and Qwirkle at #48. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*