Comparison

Molekula vs TileIQ

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

Head to head
About

Molekula

A minimalist and relaxing puzzle game designed for quiet moments. Players interact with molecules in a calm environment without pressure or time limits. It's a hypnotic experience for those seeking a peaceful break.

Highlights
  • Minimalist design
  • Relaxing gameplay
  • Hypnotic puzzles
  • No time pressure
  • Molecule interaction
Features
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« Boring » — My daughter « Yes, it’s pretty. Can you walk the dog? » — My wife « Hmm… I’m not sure I’ll understand it » — My mother So I walked Floc. And in the park, I found people willing to try my prototype. They played, replayed… and convinced me to keep building this game. Here is Molekula: a minimalist, relaxing, hypnotic puzzle. A game that doesn’t rush you, doesn’t stress you, doesn’t demand anything. Just you, a few molecules, and a quiet moment to breathe.

About

TileIQ

This app helps you find the highest-scoring legal move for word games like Scrabble, Words With Friends, and Crossplay. It analyzes your entire board and rack to suggest optimal plays, explaining the score and placement.

Highlights
  • Real board analysis
  • Rack and board view
  • Move scoring explanation
  • Official dictionary support
  • Supports multiple word games
  • Instant best move suggestions
Features
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Find Your Best Move. Every Time. TileIQ is the smartest cheat and solver for Crossplay, Words With Friends, and Scrabble. Whether you're stuck with a terrible rack or just want to crush your opponent, TileIQ finds the highest-scoring legal move on your exact board — and tells you exactly where to play it. Why TileIQ beats every other solver: - Real board analysis — not just a letter unscrambler that spits out random words - Sees your whole board, not just your rack - Explains why a move scores high, not just what it is - Only valid words from official Crossplay, WWF, and Scrabble dictionaries - Works for all three games in one app How it works: Set up your board in TileIQ Enter your rack Get your best move instantly — with the score and exactly where to place it Simple. Fast. Brutally effective. Supports: NYT Crossplay Words With Friends Scrabble The move your opponent won't see coming is one tap away. Download TileIQ free and find your first winning move in under a minute. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Molekula4 screens
TileIQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TileIQ at every 2 days against Molekula's every 2 weeks. TileIQ also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Molekula's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Molekula sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TileIQ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Molekula holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 12 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Molekula ships an update every 2 weeks, TileIQ every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Molekula versus TileIQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMolekulaTileIQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.8 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings312 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB50 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperStéphan BarbéConnor Burns

Customer experience

Molekula

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TileIQ

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Molekula

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
2 purchases

TileIQ

Subscriptions2
  • TileIQ Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • TileIQ Pro Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Molekula free?
Molekula is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TileIQ free?
TileIQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Molekula or TileIQ?
Molekula is rated higher. Molekula averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while TileIQ averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.
Do Molekula or TileIQ have ads?
Both Molekula and TileIQ show ads.
Which is updated more often, Molekula or TileIQ?
Molekula ships an update every 2 weeks, and TileIQ every 2 days. Most recently, Molekula was updated on September 13, 2026 and TileIQ on September 24, 2026.

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