Comparison

Enigma vs Tile Wisp

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

Head to head
About

Enigma

Features
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SOLVE PUZZLES TO BUILD LITERACY Transform your literacy skills with engaging, puzzle-solving gameplay. Learn to recognize letters, build words, and read and write sentences by deciphering the ancient language of Atlantis. PRACTICE EVERYDAY SKILLS Play fun, timed mini-games that test your reading skills in everyday situations, from figuring out a bus schedule to paying the correct amount of cash when you go shopping. PLAY IN ENGLISH OR SPANISH Whether you are a native English speaker looking to boost your literacy skills or a Spanish speaker learning to read English, we support you with instructions delivered in your native language. VISIT REAL-WORLD LOCATIONS Visit real locations in Peru. UNLOCK THE SECRETS OF ATLANTIS Seek out hidden ancient relics and energize the mysterious crystals that power Atlantis. As you learn more, you can dig deeper into the history of the once great civilization. WHY WE MADE THIS GAME In the United States alone, 32 million adults cannot read, including almost 20% of high-school graduates. Reading is a key skill in today’s modern, fast-paced, and dynamic lifestyle. Programs targeting our adult learner population are few and far between. Engima: Essentials I presents a new approach to learning, combining university developed and tested teaching methods with the game development expertise of industry professionals and a premier game development university program. We focus on how adults learn to read and respect their sensibilities and character, while still making a game suitable for all ages.

About

Tile Wisp

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Color the grid, find the path, and don't trap yourself! TileWispâ„¢ is a beautifully designed puzzle game where every move matters. Connect paths, fill the board, and solve increasingly complex challenges that will test your logic and strategy. How does it work? Start from the red square and drag to create a path across the grid. Fill every tile, but be careful not to block yourself! - 38,000+ levels with endless challenges - Satisfying color mechanics, watch the grid come alive - Smart puzzles: easy to learn, hard to master - Strategic gameplay, plan ahead or get stuck - Smooth & responsive controls - Clean, modern visuals with vibrant colors

Screenshots

Enigma4 screens
Tile Wisp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Enigma at none against Tile Wisp's 1. Enigma also leads on ads (none vs shown). Tile Wisp's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Tile Wisp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Enigma asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Enigma ships an update every 3 months, Tile Wisp daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Enigma versus Tile Wisp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEnigmaTile Wisp
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size466 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCorey ClarkOdd Latent Oy

In-app purchases

None

Enigma

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Tile Wisp

One-time1
  • Remove ads$4.99

Questions

Is Enigma free?
Enigma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tile Wisp free?
Tile Wisp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Enigma or Tile Wisp have ads?
Tile Wisp shows ads; Enigma does not.
Which is updated more often, Enigma or Tile Wisp?
Enigma ships an update every 3 months, and Tile Wisp daily. Most recently, Enigma was updated on October 25, 2026 and Tile Wisp on October 24, 2026.

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