Comparison

Marupeke vs Tiny Neighbors

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

Head to head
About

Marupeke

Features
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Marupeke is a pure logic and brain-training puzzle that challenges your ability to think ahead, spot patterns, and make strategic choices. The goal is simple to learn but endlessly intriguing: fill a grid with X, O, and blank spaces - but never allow three of the same symbol to appear in a row, whether that row is horizontal, vertical, or diagonal. Key Features • Pure Logic Gameplay - No guessing, no luck, just clear and fair puzzles. • Brain-Boosting Fun - Improve pattern recognition, logical deduction, and problem-solving. • Simple Rules, Deep Challenge - Easy to learn, endlessly challenging to master. • Multiple Grid Sizes - From quick 6×6 boards to epic 12×12 brain workouts. • Infinite Replay Value - Every puzzle is unique, ensuring fresh challenges each time. Why You’ll Love Marupeke Marupeke combines the simplicity of classic pen-and-paper puzzles with the depth of abstract strategy games. There’s no random chance and no hidden information — every puzzle can be solved using pure logic. The satisfaction of completing a board is 100% earned. Whether you want a relaxing mental workout or a daily brain challenge, Marupeke delivers. It’s perfect for fans of Sudoku, Nonograms, Trios, Symbic, Mahjong, and other logic-based puzzles — yet offers its own distinct rules and patterns to explore. Sharpen your mind, master the grid, and see how long you can keep those Xs and Os in perfect harmony.

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Tiny Neighbors

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One neighbor lives directly above another. Okay, that's settled. But who gets the other rooms? Tiny Neighbors is a logic puzzle game where you work out who lives in each room. All the visual clues are available from the start. Follow them, place the neighbors, and figure out how everyone fits. One clue points to a floor. Another connects two neighbors. A third starts to make sense once you've found a room for someone else. At first, one connection is enough. In the trickier puzzles, you'll need to connect several clues and keep track of the whole arrangement. Each house is a deduction puzzle you can solve without guessing. Sometimes the answer comes quickly. Sometimes you return to a clue after a few moves. Once everything fits, you can see why each neighbor belongs in that room. Solve it, and watch the house come to life. The next level brings a different arrangement to work out.

Screenshots

Marupeke4 screens
Tiny Neighbors4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tiny Neighbors at none against Marupeke's 2. Marupeke's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, 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. Marupeke sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Tiny Neighbors asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Marupeke ships an update every 3 days, Tiny Neighbors fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Marupeke versus Tiny Neighbors: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarupekeTiny Neighbors
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDave ShworanIlia Nechaev

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Marupeke

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Unlimited Hints$2.99
None

Tiny Neighbors

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Marupeke free?
Marupeke is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tiny Neighbors free?
Tiny Neighbors is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Marupeke or Tiny Neighbors have ads?
Both Marupeke and Tiny Neighbors show ads.
Which is updated more often, Marupeke or Tiny Neighbors?
Marupeke ships an update every 3 days, and Tiny Neighbors fortnightly. Most recently, Marupeke was updated on October 11, 2026 and Tiny Neighbors on October 26, 2026.

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