Comparison

Ripple Effect vs Tectonic | Logic puzzles

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

Head to head
About

Ripple Effect

A logic puzzle game where you fill rooms with numbers according to specific row and column separation rules. It offers over 500 levels across various sizes and difficulties, with features like automatic error highlighting and progress saving.

Highlights
  • Over 500 levels
  • 5 board sizes
  • 5 difficulty levels
  • Automatic wrong number highlighting
  • Autosave progress
  • Best completion time recording
  • Game Center Achievements
Features
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Ripple Effect is a logic puzzle with simple rules. The puzzle consists of a rectangular board divided into "rooms". Each room must be filled with each of the numbers from 1 to the number of cells in the room. If two identical numbers appear in the same row or column, at least that many cells with other numbers must separate them. For example, if two 4s appear in the same row, then they must be separated by at least 4 cells. **** Ripple Effect features **** # Content - 5 different sizes of board - 5 difficulty levels - more than 500 levels # Features - Highlight wrong number automatically - Autosave the process of unfinished levels - Record best completion time for each level # Challenge - Game Center Achievements - Try to complete as many levels as possible

About

Tectonic | Logic puzzles

This logic puzzle game offers a unique challenge similar to Sudoku but with different rules and number ranges. It features progressively difficult grids, various shapes, and a competitive leaderboard. Enjoy relaxing gameplay designed to train your brain.

Highlights
  • Progressively difficult logic puzzles
  • Varied grid shapes
  • Global leaderboards
  • Relaxing music and design
  • Brain training gameplay
  • Sudoku alternative
Features
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Tectonic (a.k.a. suguru puzzle, jigsaw sudoku or number blocks) is a fun and free logic puzzle. The perfect alternative for the popular sudoku. The puzzles start of simple to help you master the number logic and soon you won't be able to let this addictive game go. Just like with sudoku you complete the board by filling in the missing numbers. The number of cells in each region determine how many numbers should be placed. Do you use hints or do you accept the logic problem challenge and get to the top of the leader board? Tectonic gameplay rules Tectonic rule #1 is that a cell has to contain a different number than its neighbouring cells. This applies to both neighbouring cells in the same region and those in adjacent regions. Tectonic rule #2 is that the number you drag to a region can not be higher than the number of cells in that region. Tectonic logic puzzles features -- Fun sets of Tectonic logic puzzles with increasing difficulty. Starting with a 4x4 grid and gradually dialling up the difficulty to make sure you continue to be challenged. -- Various shapes challenging you to continue to fill the puzzle grid with more and more challenging board set ups. Fun for adults and kids alike! -- Compete against other players in the leader board and beat their game scores. -- Relaxing music and design to comfortably tune out while playing. -- Addictive gameplay just like sudoku. Play this logic grid puzzle when you are bored or want to train your brain. Become a Tectonic pro Take your time with filling in the board. The challenge is in playing all the levels! Using as few hints as possible while completing the fun logic puzzles. The ideal sudoku alternative For those logic puzzle players out there that are looking for a new puzzle challenge, Tectonic is the app to play! With changing shapes like jigsaw soduku, but even more variety from changing numbers. So not just 1 through 9. Tectonic is the ideal logic puzzle that requires you to engage your brain but still allowing you to relax as you progress through the levels. The ideal sudoku alternative! This app contains ads and in-app-purchases.

Screenshots

Ripple Effect4 screens
Tectonic | Logic puzzles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tectonic | Logic puzzles at 4.8 against Ripple Effect's 4.0. Tectonic | Logic puzzles also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Ripple Effect sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tectonic | Logic puzzles sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tectonic | Logic puzzles holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ripple Effect ships an update every 5 months, Tectonic | Logic puzzles every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ripple Effect versus Tectonic | Logic puzzles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRipple EffectTectonic | Logic puzzles
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)4.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings45 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB162 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStanley LamKeesing Digital B.V.

Customer experience

Ripple Effect

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Tectonic | Logic puzzles

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ripple Effect

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Full Version$0.99
6 purchases

Tectonic | Logic puzzles

One-time6
  • Gems Pack Small$0.99
  • No ads 30% discount$1.99
  • Gems Pack Medium$2.99
Show 3 more
  • No Adverts$2.99
  • Gems Pack Large$4.99
  • Gems Pack Extra Large$5.99

Questions

Is Ripple Effect free?
Ripple Effect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tectonic | Logic puzzles free?
Tectonic | Logic puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ripple Effect or Tectonic | Logic puzzles?
Tectonic | Logic puzzles is rated higher. Ripple Effect averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Tectonic | Logic puzzles averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Ripple Effect or Tectonic | Logic puzzles have ads?
Both Ripple Effect and Tectonic | Logic puzzles show ads.
Which is updated more often, Ripple Effect or Tectonic | Logic puzzles?
Ripple Effect ships an update every 5 months, and Tectonic | Logic puzzles every 10 days. Most recently, Ripple Effect was updated on October 1, 2026 and Tectonic | Logic puzzles on October 22, 2026.

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