# Connect vs Tile Hero

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Connect | Tile Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-pair-tile-match/id6483943491/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-hero/id6736906443/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **150** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 270 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tenyoko Entertainment Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606670980) | [SOFTGAMES - Mobile Entertainment Services GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/304209742) |

## What reviewers say

### Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-pair-tile-match/id6483943491)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Novice Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Travel Offer 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Travel Offer 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Travel Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| TINY OFFER | $1.99 | one-time |
| Travel Offer 7 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Travel Offer 6 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Travel Offer 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Travel Offer 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Toy Offer 10 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Toy Offer 11 | $29.99 | one-time |


### Tile Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-hero/id6736906443)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 - 1.000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 - 5.000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Offer Pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 - 10.000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Offer Pack 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 - 25.000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Offer Pack 3 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 - 50.000 Coins | $54.99 | one-time |
| Offer Pack 4 | $79.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 - 100.000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*