# Shadow on the Map vs Tile Axiom

The clearest difference is ads: Shadow on the Map at none against Tile Axiom's shown. Shadow on the Map also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Tile Axiom's advantage is ratings volume (39K vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Shadow on the Map against 4.9 for Tile Axiom. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tile Axiom has 39K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Shadow on the Map ships an update weekly, Tile Axiom every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow on the Map | Tile Axiom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-on-the-map/id6743768279/reviews)** | [4.9 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-axiom/id6748526769/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **39K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 81.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 105 MB | 221 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Jacob Lashley](https://appshunter.io/developer/344163945) | [Forge Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816865533) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadow on the Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-on-the-map/id6743768279)

Embark on a global detective adventure, answering trivia questions about countries, cities, and history to track down criminals. Explore iconic landmarks and solve mysteries across 100 unique chapters. Uncover spy plots and recover stolen artifacts in this thrilling travel trivia game.

**Highlights:** 100 unique chapters with real-world locations, Stunning photos and clues from across the globe, Challenging trivia scenes, Story-driven gameplay, Unlock achievements and level up

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tile Axiom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-axiom/id6748526769)

An addictive tile-matching puzzle game inspired by Mahjong Solitaire. Strategically match pairs of identical, free tiles to clear the board and unlock new paths. Offers a blend of strategy, pattern recognition, and relaxing puzzle-solving.

**Highlights:** Classic tile-matching gameplay, Mahjong Solitaire inspired, Strategic pair matching, Unlock paths by clearing tiles, Pattern recognition challenges, Relaxing puzzle-solving

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and relaxing
- 👍 Keeps the mind active
- 💯 Enjoyable challenge

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Frustrating ads
- 🤖 Hijacks the phone

**Reported bugs**

- Figures unresponsive on touch screen
- Crashes on some devices

**Requested features**

- Improve touch screen responsiveness
- Add difficulty levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadow on the Map free?

Shadow on the Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tile Axiom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shadow on the Map or Tile Axiom?

Shadow on the Map is rated higher. Shadow on the Map averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Tile Axiom averages 4.9 from 39K ratings.

### Do Shadow on the Map or Tile Axiom have ads?

Tile Axiom shows ads; Shadow on the Map does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shadow on the Map or Tile Axiom?

Shadow on the Map ships an update weekly, and Tile Axiom every 9 days. Most recently, Shadow on the Map was updated on October 11, 2026 and Tile Axiom on October 29, 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.*