Comparison

Double the Same vs Pause & Place

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

Head to head
About

Double the Same

This game offers a unique blend of hexagon shooting and number merging puzzles. Challenge your strategic skills by shooting and combining numbered hexagons to reach higher values and achieve the ultimate 16K tile. Compete on leaderboards for endless fun.

Highlights
  • Hexagon shooting and number merging gameplay
  • Simple controls, easy to learn
  • Infinite scrolling gameplay
  • Unlockable power-ups
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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Dive into the addictive world of Double the Same, a fresh twist on the classic 2048 game! Combine your love for hexagon shooting and number puzzles in this innovative and exciting game. Challenge your brain, enhance your strategic skills, and have a blast merging hexagons to reach the ultimate 16K tile! Gameplay Double the Same combines the classic 2048 merging mechanics with a hexagon shooting twist. Shoot and merge numbered hexagons to create higher numbers. Aim, shoot, and watch the hexagons merge to form larger numbers. Strategize your moves to avoid filling up the board and aim for the highest score in this infinite scrolling puzzle! Features • Unique Gameplay: A fun blend of hexagon shooting and number merging mechanics. • Simple Controls: Easy to learn, hard to master. Perfect for all ages! • Infinite Play: Endless gameplay with infinite scrolling. Keep playing as long as you can manage! • Power-Ups: Unlock and use power-ups to clear hexagons and boost your score. • Leaderboard: Compete with friends and players worldwide. Can you reach the top? How to Play 1. Shoot Hexagons: Aim and shoot numbered hexagons onto the board. 2. Merge Hexagons: Match and merge hexagons with the same numbers to create higher values. 3. Strategize: Plan your shots carefully to avoid filling up the board. 4. Use Power-Ups: Utilize special power-ups to clear more hexagons and enhance your gameplay. 5. Reach 16K: Keep merging to reach the coveted 16K tile and beyond! Why You’ll Love It Double the Same is perfect for fans of puzzle games who are looking for a new and exciting challenge. The combination of hexagon shooting and number merging provides endless fun and keeps you coming back for more. Whether you have a few minutes to spare or want to immerse yourself in a long gaming session, Double the Same is the perfect game for you! Download Double the Same now and start merging your way to the top!

About

Pause & Place

A relaxing one-screen block puzzle game where you can strategize and place tiles at your own pace. Clear rows and beat your high score with intuitive controls and endless gameplay.

Highlights
  • No time limit
  • Manual tile placement
  • Undo functionality
  • Strategic row clearing
  • Endless gameplay
  • Simple controls
Features
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Pause & Place is a block puzzle with no clock. Stack at your own pace and take as long as you like. Tap to rotate. Drag to move. Place each piece where you want it. Nothing rushes you, so you can think, relax and enjoy the game. CLEAR WHEN YOU'RE READY Rows clear when you decide. Build a tall stack, plan a big clear, and then collect it. UNDO ANY MOVE Dropped a piece in the wrong spot? Undo it. Mistakes cost you nothing. HOLD A PIECE Save a block for later and use it when the board needs it. MADE FOR IPAD AND IPHONE The board fits every screen size and works in any orientation, from iPhone SE to the 13-inch iPad. PLAY OFFLINE No account and no connection are needed. Play on a plane, on a train or in bed. NEW IN 1.3 A new look, a dark theme, a Results screen with your stats, and a How to play guide. Pause. Place. Breathe.

Screenshots

Double the Same3 screens
Pause & Place4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pause & Place at none against Double the Same's 1. Pause & Place also leads on ads (none vs shown). Double the Same's advantage is update cadence (daily vs weekly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Double the Same sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pause & Place asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Double the Same against 5.0 for Pause & Place. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Double the Same ships an update daily, Pause & Place weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Double the Same versus Pause & Place: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDouble the SamePause & Place
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyDaily — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBAHATTIN TAN COSKUNERMurat Cakmak

Customer experience

Double the Same

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pause & Place

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Double the Same

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
None

Pause & Place

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Double the Same free?
Double the Same is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pause & Place free?
Pause & Place is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Double the Same or Pause & Place?
Double the Same and Pause & Place are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Double the Same or Pause & Place have ads?
Double the Same shows ads; Pause & Place does not.
Which is updated more often, Double the Same or Pause & Place?
Double the Same ships an update daily, and Pause & Place weekly. Most recently, Double the Same was updated on October 14, 2026 and Pause & Place on October 13, 2026.

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