# Tile Puzzle Classic vs Contrail

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Contrail at 100% against Tile Puzzle Classic's 0%. Contrail also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). Tile Puzzle Classic's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tile Puzzle Classic sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Contrail sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Contrail holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tile Puzzle Classic has 38 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Tile Puzzle Classic's written reviews are positive against 100% of Contrail's.

Tile Puzzle Classic ships an update every 2 weeks, Contrail every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tile Puzzle Classic | Contrail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-puzzle-classic/id6752851927/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contrail-flight-paths/id6778667842/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 407 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Sofish Game](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661621699) | [Tropostrata LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778650978) |

## What reviewers say

### Tile Puzzle Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-puzzle-classic/id6752851927)

Engage in a relaxing match-3 puzzle game with classic mechanics and fresh challenges. Explore vibrant levels, sharpen your mind with strategic gameplay, and enjoy thousands of levels for endless fun. Regular updates ensure continuous enjoyment.

**Highlights:** Classic match-3 gameplay, Strategic puzzle challenges, Vibrant and immersive levels, Thousands of levels, Regular updates and new features, Mind-sharpening gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 240coin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 720coin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1500coin | $7.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack | $11.99 | one-time |


### Contrail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contrail-flight-paths/id6778667842)

Control a plane and avoid crossing red lines to fly as far as possible. Build a heat multiplier by skimming danger zones for a higher score. Unlock new trails and keep your daily streak alive in this minimalist arcade flyer.

**Highlights:** Tap to bank left or right, Build heat multiplier with near-misses, Progress through different sky zones, Unlock contrail colors and trails, Instant restarts, Daily streak tracking

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tile Puzzle Classic free?

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

### Is Contrail free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tile Puzzle Classic or Contrail?

Contrail is rated higher. Tile Puzzle Classic averages 4.4 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Contrail averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Tile Puzzle Classic or Contrail have ads?

Both Tile Puzzle Classic and Contrail show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tile Puzzle Classic or Contrail?

Tile Puzzle Classic ships an update every 2 weeks, and Contrail every 2 days. Most recently, Tile Puzzle Classic was updated on November 8, 2026 and Contrail on October 31, 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.*