Comparison

Compulsive vs Poptile

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

Head to head
About

Compulsive

Organize a vibrant palette of colors in this addictive puzzle game. Match and clear tiles to score points, utilizing power-ups and strategic moves. Compete with friends and climb leaderboards in various game modes.

Highlights
  • Addictive color matching puzzle
  • Multiple game modes
  • Multiplayer on the same board
  • Strategic power-ups
  • Leaderboards and achievements
  • Modern, bright color themes
  • Game Center integration
Features
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A palette of beautiful colors needs your help to get organized. This quick color matching puzzle game is easy to learn and difficult to put down. Ready to get Compulsive? ■ FEATURES □ Addictive color matching puzzle game □ Multiple Game Modes: Arcade, Strategy, Zen, Challenge □ Multiplayer: Play friends on the same board □ Power-ups: Organizer, Cleaner, Duster □ Leaderboards & Achievements □ Beautiful bright candy-like colors with a modern theme □ Awesome animations, music, and sound □ Play games in 60 seconds, 30 moves, or unlimited □ Game Center integration for challenging friends and family □ Optimized for all iPhone and iPad Retina Displays ■ RULES □ Drag tiles anywhere on the board as long as the dropped tile joins another of same color □ Join four or more tiles of the same color to clear them off the board and score points. □ A Clean tile clears all tiles of a specific color off the board. □ Clear multiple groups of tiles in a single move for bonus points. ■ POWER-UPS □ Power-ups include Duster, Cleaner, Organizer, and Visionary to help improve your game! □ Duster removes a tile off the board and counts towards the combo. Use it to start your next combo and score bigger points. Limit 5 per game. □ The Cleaner power-up removes an entire color from the board. This is just like the white cleaner tile that appears on the board. Limit is 3 per game. □ The Organizer power-up gives you 10 seconds to arrange the board however you want without any tiles exploding. This allows you to create really big groups and and even bigger combos for a massive bonus. Limit is 1 per game. □ Visionary power-up is a one time purchase that provides color tile counts on the board on every game played. Helps you to focus on what color to use to build your next group. Also tells you the best time to use your Organizer power-up! ■ TIPS □ Create larger groups of tiles for bigger scores. □ Set up tiles on the game board so when one group clears others will follow. □ Bonus multiplier is given on the total number of groups you clean up in a single move. □ Use the white tiles or Cleaner power-up to wipe up a mess or score some quick points. □ Use the Duster tile to start off a killer combo. □ Buy plenty of Organizers from the Store to really run your score up high. □ Use the Visionary power-up as an indicator to use the Organizer power-up. □ Play everyday to earn 1,000 extra tiles. □ Connect the leaderboard to Game Center and Facebook to crush your friend's scores. ■ REVIEWS □ “Best New Games" — Apple App Store Feature □ "So minimal, so addictive" — LA Times □ "Its design is generous, both in aesthetic elegance and in play" — Kill Screen □ “Compulsive is a slick puzzler that lives up to its name” — GameZebo ■ CONTACT □ Problem? In the app please tap MORE, ABOUT, and SEND FEEDBACK to talk directly to our team. □ Like us at https://www.facebook.com/CompulsiveGame □ Follow us at https://twitter.com/tmsoft □ Visit us at https://www.tmsoft.com/compulsive/

About

Poptile

A fun and easy tile-breaking game where players aim to clear the board. Be strategic as a new row of tiles is added after each move. Test your skills to see how long you can survive before the screen fills up.

Highlights
  • Break tiles
  • Strategic gameplay
  • New line added each turn
  • Endless survival mode
  • Easy to learn
Features
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Poptile is a super fun and easy game: all you have to do is to break tiles! But be careful, Poptile is also tricky: a new line is added after each turn! How long can you prevent the tiles from filling the screen?

Screenshots

Compulsive4 screens
Poptile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Compulsive at 4.7 against Poptile's 4.5. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Compulsive sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Poptile sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Compulsive holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 145 and 142 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 91% and 91% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compulsive ships an update every 3 months, Poptile every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 20, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Compulsive versus Poptile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompulsivePoptile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (145 ratings) — better4.5 (142 ratings)
Positive reviews91.1% of reviews — better90.8% of reviews
Number of ratings145 — better142
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTMSOFT1Button SARL

Customer experience

Compulsive

All ratings145 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews180 reviews
Positive91.1%
Neutral4.4%
Negative4.4%

Poptile

All ratings142 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral7.0%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews348 reviews
Positive90.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative3.4%

User reviews

Compulsive

From 145 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Relaxing and calming
  • 🎨 Beautiful visuals
  • 💡 Variety of game modes
  • ⏱️ Quick games for short sessions

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Locked game modes
  • 💰 Ads and in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance issues
  • 🎨 Limited color customization

Poptile

From 142 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
  • 🧠 Exercises the brain
  • 🕰️ Great time-killer app
  • 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paid themes/colors
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
  • 🔧 Lack of instructions/tutorials
  • 🔚 No ability to save progress
  • 📢 Intrusive ads

Bugs and requests

Compulsive

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Slow server connection for score uploads
  • Inconsistent performance on older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Longer game modes
  • More customization options
  • Improved leaderboard and social features

Poptile

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashing or freezing
  • Inconsistent chain reaction mechanics
  • Powerups not functioning properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Unlockable themes/colors through gameplay
  • Save progress and resume games
  • Additional gameplay modes or challenges
  • Leaderboards and social features
  • Customization options

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Compulsive

One-time6
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Visionary$0.99
  • Tidy Pack$0.99
Show 3 more
  • Fresh Pack$1.99
  • Spotless Pack$4.99
  • Perfect Pack$9.99
1 purchases

Poptile

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Compulsive free?
Compulsive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Poptile free?
Poptile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Compulsive or Poptile?
Compulsive is rated higher. Compulsive averages 4.7 out of 5 from 145 ratings, while Poptile averages 4.5 from 142 ratings.
Do Compulsive or Poptile have ads?
Both Compulsive and Poptile show ads.
Which is updated more often, Compulsive or Poptile?
Compulsive ships an update every 3 months, and Poptile every 2 months. Most recently, Compulsive was updated on September 20, 2026 and Poptile on September 20, 2026.

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