# Slide Tap vs Puzzmo

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Slide Tap at 86% against Puzzmo's 43%. Slide Tap also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). Puzzmo's advantage is ratings volume (172 vs 10) and chart position (#106 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slide Tap sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Puzzmo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Slide Tap holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Puzzmo has 172 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Slide Tap's written reviews are positive against 43% of Puzzmo's.

Slide Tap ships an update fortnightly, Puzzmo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slide Tap | Puzzmo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slide-tap/id6457317618/reviews)** | [3.7 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzmo-solve-smile-share/id6714482734/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **172** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#106** |
| Size | 42 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kevin Marshall](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608949177) | [Puzzmo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770315222) |

## What reviewers say

### Slide Tap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slide-tap/id6457317618)

This game combines crossword clues with slide puzzle mechanics. Rearrange letters to solve clues and progress through levels. It's a unique challenge for your vocabulary and spatial reasoning skills.

**Highlights:** Crossword clue integration, Slide puzzle mechanics, Vocabulary challenges, Spatial skill development, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Booster Pack One | $1.99 | one-time |
| Booster Pack Three | $1.99 | one-time |
| Booster Pack Two | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Puzzles Pack | $3.99 | one-time |


### Puzzmo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzmo-solve-smile-share/id6714482734)

**Currently charting:** #106 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

Discover a universe of daily puzzles with original games and modern classics. Enjoy word puzzles, strategy games, and crosswords with helpful hints. It's a free and engaging way to challenge your mind.

**Highlights:** Daily original puzzles, Classic puzzle games, Word puzzles, Strategy games, Crosswords with hints, Memory and matching games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puzzmo Plus (monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Puzzmo Plus | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth app experience
- 🎮 Variety of classic games
- 👍 High-quality puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Suboptimal UI/UX
- 📱 Lacks iPad optimization
- 💰 Subscription model concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Crossword clues not locking in correctly
- Transitions between games could be smoother

**Requested features**

- Ability to resume games from where left off
- Numerical order for crossword clues
- Remove subscription, keep account option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slide Tap free?

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

### Is Puzzmo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Slide Tap or Puzzmo?

Slide Tap is rated higher. Slide Tap averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Puzzmo averages 3.7 from 172 ratings.

### Do Slide Tap or Puzzmo have ads?

Puzzmo shows ads; Slide Tap does not.

### Which is updated more often, Slide Tap or Puzzmo?

Slide Tap ships an update fortnightly, and Puzzmo every 3 weeks. Most recently, Slide Tap was updated on October 7, 2026 and Puzzmo on October 14, 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.*