Comparison

QA² vs Paintlet

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

Head to head
About

QA²

Engage in a unique puzzle game set in the quantum world. Swipe and match colorful blocks to create satisfying chain reactions and master various game modes. Challenge AI opponents and compete on global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Quantum-themed puzzle gameplay
  • Satisfying chain reaction system
  • Multiple game modes (Rush, Depth, Flow, Overload)
  • VS AI mode with challenging opponents
  • Global leaderboards for competitive play
  • Brain training mechanics
Read full description

■ Welcome to the Quantum World QA2 is a fresh new puzzle game themed around quantum computing. Swipe and match colorful blocks to trigger massive chain reactions! ■ Satisfying Chain System Match blocks to trigger chain reactions. The satisfaction of watching blocks disappear one after another is truly addictive! Use timing and strategy to pull off huge combos. ■ Multiple Game Modes 【Rush Mode】 Race against the clock for the highest score! 【Depth Mode】 How deep can you go? Challenge yourself! 【Flow Mode】 Relax and play at your own pace. 【Overload Mode】 Push your limits! A challenge for advanced players. ■ Battle AI Anytime Featuring VS AI mode with powerful AI opponents. Enjoy intense battles even when playing solo. ■ Compete on Global Leaderboards Compete with players from around the world. Aim for the #1 spot in the global rankings! ■ Perfect For • Puzzle game enthusiasts • Players who love the thrill of chain reactions • Those looking to train their brain • Anyone curious about quantum computing • People seeking a quick gaming session Dive into the world of quantum puzzles!

About

Paintlet

Engage in a relaxing color sorting puzzle game where you match paint colors and bring order to tubes. With thousands of levels and helpful boosters, it offers a calm yet challenging brain-training experience.

Highlights
  • Relaxing color sorting gameplay
  • 2,000 handcrafted levels
  • Undo, Shuffle, and Extra Tube boosters
  • Daily and welcome rewards
  • Lives system for short sessions
  • Premium themed worlds
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Sort colorful paint tubes in Paintlet, a relaxing color sorting puzzle that blends satisfying moves with light logic and brain training. Match each color, plan every pour, and bring order to every tube. Explore 2,000 handcrafted free levels across the main journey. When a puzzle gets tricky, use Undo, Shuffle, or Extra Tube to keep your solution moving. FEATURES • Relaxing paint and color sorting gameplay • 2,000 handcrafted free tube puzzles • Undo, Shuffle, and Extra Tube boosters • Daily rewards and welcome rewards • Lives system designed for short, satisfying sessions • Premium Museums, Cities, and Countries worlds • Colorful visual effects and hidden, covered, and mixed paint challenges • Play in English, Turkish, Spanish, or Japanese Whether you want a quick logic puzzle or a longer brain-training session, Paintlet offers a calm and colorful challenge. Start sorting the paint and perfect every tube.

Screenshots

QA²4 screens
Paintlet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Paintlet at 100% against QA²'s 50%. QA²'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. Paintlet sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. QA² asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QA² ships an update every 3 weeks, Paintlet fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QA² versus Paintlet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQA²Paintlet
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size180 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTISI IncorporatedDENIZ ECE KARAAL ISILOGLU

Customer experience

QA²

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Paintlet

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

QA²

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Paintlet

One-time9
  • Small Coin Pack$1.99
  • Premium Museums$2.99
  • Medium Coin Pack$3.99
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  • Premium Cities$3.99
  • Premium Countries$4.99
  • Large Coin Pack$7.99
  • Limitless Boosters$9.99
  • XL Coin Pack$14.99
  • Combo Coin Pack$19.99

Questions

Is QA² free?
QA² is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paintlet free?
Paintlet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QA² or Paintlet have ads?
Paintlet shows ads; QA² does not.
Which is updated more often, QA² or Paintlet?
QA² ships an update every 3 weeks, and Paintlet fortnightly. Most recently, QA² was updated on September 25, 2026 and Paintlet on October 3, 2026.

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