Botany Blitz vs Tessel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Botany Blitz
Engage in a real-time strategy battle on a board, claiming territory with unique plant abilities. Master different plants, outmaneuver opponents, and use environmental tools before time expires.
- Unique plant abilities
- Real-time strategy gameplay
- Territory claiming mechanics
- Online multiplayer battles
- Offline AI skirmishes
- Tutorial levels
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Botany Blitz — The Plant Battle RTS Four plants. One board. No mercy. Claim territory as unstoppable Moss, spread wildly as Grass, explode across the map with Dandelion, or dart into every gap as lightning-fast Ivy. Each plant plays differently — mastering them all is the real game. Botany Blitz is a real-time strategy battle with the satisfying tension of a classic board game. Race to cover the board, cut off your opponents, and use every tool at your disposal — water your plants to accelerate, drop rocks to block — before time runs out. What's waiting for you: • 20 tutorial levels to learn the ropes • Online multiplayer — live battles against real players from around the world • Offline skirmishes against customizable AI opponents • GameCenter achievements and leaderboards • Free to play Easy to learn. Hard to stop playing. Download Botany Blitz free today.
Tessel
A relaxing yet strategic hex-based board game where players place uniquely shaped pieces. Compete against AI, friends locally, or players online. Utilize power tokens and unlock cosmetic customizations for a unique experience.
- Hex-based strategy gameplay
- AI opponents with multiple difficulties
- Online turn-based multiplayer
- Local Pass and Play mode
- Optional power tokens
- Unlockable cosmetic themes
- Save and resume games
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TESSEL Discover TESSEL, a relaxing yet deeply strategic board game where every placement matters. Compete against challenging AI opponents, play locally with friends, or challenge players online in this elegant hex-based strategy experience. With customizable cosmetics, unique power tokens, and countless tactical possibilities, no two games are ever quite the same. STRATEGIC HEX-BASED GAMEPLAY In TESSEL, players take turns placing uniquely shaped pieces onto a hexagonal board. Every new piece must carefully balance expansion, positioning, and connection. Master the edge-placement rules, plan ahead, and outmaneuver your opponent to claim victory. The player with the fewest unused tiles at the end of the game wins. MULTIPLE WAYS TO PLAY * Play against AI opponents with multiple difficulty levels * Challenge friends in local Pass and Play mode * Compete online in turn-based multiplayer matches * Save games and resume them later from the Active Games hub UNIQUE POWER TOKENS Collect and activate powerful optional tokens to change the course of the game. * Free: Ignore normal placement restrictions for your next move * Bonus Turn: Take two turns in a row * Shape Shift: Add an extra tile to transform one of your pieces * Snare: Restrict your opponent’s next placement options Enable, disable, or randomize token locations in Settings to create the experience you want. CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE Unlock and personalize your collection with beautiful cosmetic themes and sound packs inspired by natural materials and elegant craftsmanship. Choose from a growing collection of styles including: * Classic TESSEL * River Stone * Sage Ceramic * Sea Glass * Kintsugi * Aurora Glass * And more Customize appearances and sounds for yourself and your Solo mode opponents. LEARN AT YOUR OWN PACE New to TESSEL? An interactive tutorial and illustrated How to Play guide make it easy to learn the fundamentals while introducing advanced mechanics step by step. FEATURES * Relaxing yet deeply strategic gameplay * Multiple AI difficulty levels * Online multiplayer * Local Pass and Play multiplayer * Interactive tutorial and illustrated guide * Optional power token system * Save and resume active games * Unlockable cosmetic collections * Detailed player statistics * Beautiful visuals and soothing sounds Whether you are looking for a peaceful solo challenge or a competitive battle of strategy, TESSEL offers an elegant experience that rewards thoughtful play and long-term mastery.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Botany Blitz at none against Tessel's shown. Tessel's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Botany Blitz sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Tessel sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Botany Blitz against 5.0 for Tessel. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.
Botany Blitz ships an update weekly, Tessel every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Botany Blitz | Tessel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Daniel Guenther | MELANIE SHEILA CADET |
Customer experience
Botany Blitz
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In-app purchases
Botany Blitz
- Golden Watercan$1.99
- Bypass Rewarded Ads$4.99
Tessel
- Kintsugi Skin$1.99
- Aurora Glass Cosmetic Skin$1.99
- Rose Quartz Cosmetic Skin$1.99
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- Remove Ads$2.99









