# Dekagon vs Charming Tiles

The clearest difference is rating: Dekagon at 5.0 against Charming Tiles's 4.0. Dekagon also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Charming Tiles's advantage is ratings volume (141 vs 1). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Charming Tiles sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Dekagon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dekagon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Charming Tiles has 141 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dekagon ships an update every 9 days, Charming Tiles every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dekagon | Charming Tiles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dekagon/id6504971436/reviews)** | [4.0 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charming-tiles/id6751830934/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **141** |
| Positive reviews | — | 81.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 392 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nathaniel Huston](https://appshunter.io/developer/1754481567) | [Deandra Ramey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837097753) |

## What reviewers say

### Dekagon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dekagon/id6504971436)

Engage in a classic math challenge where players compete to create equations closest to a target number. Test your arithmetic skills against opponents in this engaging puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Competitive equation building, Target number challenges, Multiplayer math battles, Classic puzzle gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Charming Tiles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charming-tiles/id6751830934)

Engage in a charming strategy match-3 puzzle game. Match identical objects to clear levels, uncover secret photos, and earn generous rewards. Utilize powerful boosters to overcome challenges and experience delightful surprises with every match.

**Highlights:** Strategy match-3 gameplay, Match identical objects, Reveal secret photos, Earn in-game coins and rewards, Utilize powerful boosters, Charming and delightful surprises

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VIP | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly VIP | $9.99 | per month |
| Welcome Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Items Pack & Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| 800 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 550 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2600 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VIP | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Simple controls
- 👍 Engaging character designs
- 👍 Nostalgic classic game
- 👍 Fun and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🐛 Stuck on level 20

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons not working in lobby screen
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- More levels or gameplay modes
- Ability to play with friends


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dekagon free?

Dekagon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Charming Tiles free?

Charming Tiles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dekagon or Charming Tiles?

Dekagon is rated higher. Dekagon averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Charming Tiles averages 4.0 from 141 ratings.

### Do Dekagon or Charming Tiles have ads?

Charming Tiles shows ads; Dekagon does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dekagon or Charming Tiles?

Dekagon ships an update every 9 days, and Charming Tiles every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dekagon was updated on October 30, 2026 and Charming Tiles on October 30, 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.*