Comparison

Connect vs Tile Hero

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

Head to head
About

Connect

A relaxing puzzle game where you connect matching picture tiles within a time limit. Challenge your memory and concentration with increasing difficulty and strategic power-ups. Enjoy over 30 themes and vibrant sound effects anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Connect identical tiles
  • Challenge memory and concentration
  • Offline play
  • 30+ themes
  • Strategic power-ups
  • Vibrant sound effects
Features
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Welcome to Connect: Pair Tile Match! A relaxing and enjoyable way to make the most of your free time. Connect a myriad of pictures in pairs within a limited time, and add extra fun with delightful background music! Challenge your memory and concentration as you connect matching pairs and eliminate them within the given time frame. Download now and immerse yourself in the ultimate Onet Puzzle experience! How to play: - Use polylines to connect two identical tiles and eliminate them. - Polylines must have no more than 3 inflection points. - The challenge intensifies with higher levels, featuring more grids and matching types. - Strategically use props to enhance your gameplay. - Successful matches earn higher scores and levels. - Be mindful of time limits as you progress through each level. Features: - Find two identical tiles with no other tiles blocking them! - Enhance memory and concentration through engaging gameplay. - Play anytime, anywhere - no Wi-Fi required! - Choose from 30+ well-designed themes, providing endless enjoyment. - Immerse yourself in a game filled with vibrant sound effects and music. - Stay motivated with the treasure chest feature. Download Connect: Pair Tile Match now and invite your friends to play together for even more fun!

About

Tile Hero

Embark on a tile-matching adventure to solve puzzles and rescue those in need. This mahjong-inspired game challenges your brain with hundreds of levels and an engaging story. Enjoy offline play and unlock new worlds as you become a hero.

Highlights
  • Match three identical tiles
  • Solve mahjong-inspired puzzles
  • Complete rescue missions
  • Unlock new worlds
  • Thousands of levels
  • Offline play
Features
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Are you ready to become a hero and embark on an exciting match 3 tile adventure? In Tile Hero, you will step into the shoes of a courageous rescuer, using your tile matching skills to solve puzzles and save those in need. This thrilling mahjong-inspired match 3 game is perfect for players looking to challenge their brain, relax, and enjoy an engaging story filled with rescue missions. Match Tiles & Be a Hero! A disaster has struck, and the world is in danger! As the Tile Hero, your mission is to travel across different lands, helping those in distress by solving challenging puzzles. With each successful match, you get closer to completing your rescue mission and bringing hope to those in need. How to Play? Tap & Match Tiles – Find and match three identical tiles to clear the board. Solve Mahjong Puzzles – Use your logic and problem-solving skills to master each match 3 level. Complete Rescue Missions – Advance through the story by completing challenging puzzle levels. Unlock New Worlds – Explore different locations and uncover exciting match 3 tile adventures. Sharpen Your Brain – Train your brain with strategic moves and test your IQ in a fun way. Relax & Have Fun – Enjoy relaxing tile-matching gameplay while engaging in heroic quests. Exciting Game Features Addictive Tile Matching Gameplay – A fresh take on the classic mahjong puzzle, making it a must-play for fans of match 3 games. Engaging Story – Play through an immersive story where every puzzle solved brings you closer to rescuing those in need. Thousands of Levels – With hundreds of match 3 levels, you will never run out of challenges. New puzzle levels are added regularly! Boost Your Brain Power – Solving tile puzzles helps improve focus, memory, and strategic thinking. Vibrant Graphics & Relaxing Sound – Immerse yourself in a relaxing gaming experience with stunning visuals and soothing music. Exciting Rewards – Complete levels to earn boosters, hints, and powerful items to assist in your rescue missions. Play Anywhere, Anytime – Enjoy match 3 tile gameplay offline or online, no Wi-Fi needed! Why You’ll Love Tile Hero Thrilling Match 3 Tile Puzzle Challenges – Each level introduces new mechanics and exciting twists to keep you engaged. Rescue Missions That Matter – You’re not just playing a game, you’re making a difference! Help people escape danger through your tile-matching skills. Mahjong-Inspired Tile Matching – A unique blend of mahjong puzzle elements combined with match 3 gameplay.

Screenshots

Connect4 screens
Tile Hero2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tile Hero at none against Connect's shown. Connect's advantage is ratings volume (150 vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Connect sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Tile Hero sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Connect against 5.0 for Tile Hero. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connect has 150 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Connect ships an update every 2 weeks, Tile Hero fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Connect versus Tile Hero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnectTile Hero
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (150 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings150 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size270 MB219 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperTenyoko Entertainment IncSOFTGAMES - Mobile Entertainment Services GmbH

Customer experience

Connect

All ratings139 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Tile Hero

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Connect

One-time16
  • Novice Bundle$0.99
  • Travel Offer 5$0.99
  • Travel Offer 4$0.99
Show 13 more
  • Travel Offer 1$0.99
  • 1000 Coins$1.99
  • TINY OFFER$1.99
  • Travel Offer 7$1.99
  • Travel Offer 6$1.99
  • Travel Offer 2$1.99
  • Travel Offer 3$2.99
  • Coins Offer$3.99
  • Remove Ads 2$5.99
  • Remove Ads 1$6.99
  • Master Bundle$9.99
  • Toy Offer 10$19.99
  • Toy Offer 11$29.99
11 purchases

Tile Hero

One-time11
  • Coin Pack 1 - 1.000 Coins$1.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Coin Pack 2 - 5.000 Coins$7.99
Show 8 more
  • Offer Pack 1$9.99
  • Coin Pack 3 - 10.000 Coins$14.99
  • Offer Pack 2$19.99
  • Coin Pack 4 - 25.000 Coins$29.99
  • Offer Pack 3$39.99
  • Coin Pack 5 - 50.000 Coins$54.99
  • Offer Pack 4$79.99
  • Coin Pack 6 - 100.000 Coins$99.99

Questions

Is Connect free?
Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tile Hero free?
Tile Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Connect or Tile Hero?
Tile Hero is rated higher. Connect averages 4.9 out of 5 from 150 ratings, while Tile Hero averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Connect or Tile Hero have ads?
Connect shows ads; Tile Hero does not.
Which is updated more often, Connect or Tile Hero?
Connect ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tile Hero fortnightly. Most recently, Connect was updated on October 22, 2026 and Tile Hero on October 24, 2026.

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