# Pets & Puzzles vs Tile Chronicles

Pets & Puzzles and Tile Chronicles both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Tile Chronicles's written reviews are positive against 33% of Pets & Puzzles's. Tile Chronicles also leads on ratings volume (174 vs 36). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pets & Puzzles sells 34 one-off in-app purchases and Tile Chronicles sells 17 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 Pets & Puzzles against 4.8 for Tile Chronicles. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 174 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Pets & Puzzles's written reviews are positive against 80% of Tile Chronicles's.

Pets & Puzzles ships an update every 3 weeks, Tile Chronicles fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pets & Puzzles | Tile Chronicles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pets-and-puzzles/id6670199655/reviews)** | [4.8 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-chronicles-puzzle-game/id6717611620/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 36 | **174** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 383 MB | 226 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cosmic Lounge Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1765287223) | [Sophun Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678074212) |

## What reviewers say

### Pets & Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pets-and-puzzles/id6670199655)

Rescue and care for adorable animals by solving match-3 puzzles and engaging in cozy mini-games. Build and decorate a loving sanctuary for your furry friends, uncovering their unique stories and helping them find forever homes.

**Highlights:** Solve match-3 puzzles, Rescue dogs and cats, Care for pets, Build and decorate animal rescue, Play cozy mini-games, Uncover pet stories

**In-app purchases (34)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dog Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dog Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cat Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Accessory Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Reward Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |
| Charity Dog Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dog Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cat Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Accessory Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Sale | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Sale | $3.99 | one-time |
| Accessory Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| Reward Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |
| Charity Bunny Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| Reward Unlock | $5.99 | one-time |
| Dog Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pass | $8.99 | one-time |
| Special Sale | $8.99 | one-time |
| Charity Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Accessory Pack | $10.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pet Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Special Sale | $12.99 | one-time |
| Accessory Pack | $18.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pass | $20.99 | one-time |
| Reward Unlock | $24.99 | one-time |
| Reward Unlock | $32.99 | one-time |
| Special Sale | $34.99 | one-time |
| Reward Unlock | $36.99 | one-time |
| Reward Unlock | $38.99 | one-time |
| Reward Unlock | $44.99 | one-time |


### Tile Chronicles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-chronicles-puzzle-game/id6717611620)

Engage in a relaxing yet challenging puzzle game with over 10,000 levels. Match three identical tiles to clear the board, uncover enchanting stories, and meet charming characters. Utilize special boosters to overcome difficult puzzles and sharpen your mind.

**Highlights:** Over 10,000 levels, Triple-match tile gameplay, Brain training and memory improvement, Magical adventure with characters, Helpful in-game boosters, Relaxing visuals and music, Regular new content updates

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pack | $59.99 | one-time |
| Pack | $64.99 | one-time |
| Pack | $69.99 | one-time |
| Pack | $74.99 | one-time |
| Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😍 Amazing game
- ✨ Stunning graphics
- 🧠 Addictive gameplay
- 😌 Relaxing atmosphere
- 💡 Unique storybook feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Too many ads
- 💸 Obscene ad removal price
- ⏳ Long ads (2-3 minutes)
- 😵 Ads are annoying
- 🚫 Ads disrupt enjoyment

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Game freezes at level 40
- 🐛 Game not loading properly at level 40
- 🐛 Ads are impossible to exit

**Requested features**

- Fix ad lead surveys
- Remove specific annoying ads (Words of Wonders)
- Add cinnamon icons


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pets & Puzzles free?

Pets & Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tile Chronicles free?

Tile Chronicles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pets & Puzzles or Tile Chronicles?

Pets & Puzzles is rated higher. Pets & Puzzles averages 4.9 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Tile Chronicles averages 4.8 from 174 ratings.

### Do Pets & Puzzles or Tile Chronicles have ads?

Both Pets & Puzzles and Tile Chronicles show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pets & Puzzles or Tile Chronicles?

Pets & Puzzles ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tile Chronicles fortnightly. Most recently, Pets & Puzzles was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tile Chronicles on October 27, 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.*