Comparison

T'as la réf ? vs Zala Mayele

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

Head to head
About

T'as la réf ?

Test your knowledge of pop culture references in this challenging quiz game. Compete in ranked, classic, or impossible modes, climb leaderboards, and suggest your own references to keep the game fresh. Prove your cultural expertise.

Highlights
  • Ranked, Classic, and Impossible game modes
  • Daily and weekly leaderboards
  • Community-suggested references
  • Weekly Codex updates
  • Score sharing and challenges
Features
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DES MODES DE JEU POUR TOUS LES STYLES Mode Classé : Le défi ultime ! Chaque jour, un nouveau quiz unique t'attend. Tu n'as que quelques essais pour atteindre le sommet du classement quotidien et hebdomadaire. La pression est maximale ! Mode Classique : Enchaîne les questions à choix multiples et fais exploser ton score ! Plus tu réponds vite, plus tu gagnes de points. Idéal pour s'entraîner et découvrir de nouvelles réfs sans la pression de l'élimination. UN JEU QUI VIT AVEC SA COMMUNAUTÉ Le Codex des Réfs : Notre bibliothèque de références est mise à jour chaque semaine ! Le défi ne s'arrête jamais. Suggère tes propres réfs : Une idée de génie ? Propose la directement depuis l'application pour qu'elle soit ajoutée au jeu. Classements quotidiens et hebdomadaires : Affronte tes amis et le reste du monde. Grimpe au sommet et gagne le respect éternel (et des récompenses) ! Partage tes exploits : Un score de folie ? Partage le facilement et mets tes amis au défi de faire mieux. Alors, prêt(e) à relever le défi ? Télécharge T'as la réf? maintenant et montre qui est le boss des réfs !

About

Zala Mayele

Discover Lingala language and Congolese culture through a word search game. Progress through 750 puzzles, learn word meanings and cultural context, and compete in timed modes or against others.

Highlights
  • 750 Lingala word search puzzles
  • Word translation and cultural context
  • Zen and Normal timed game modes
  • Weekly league system
  • Real-time player duels
  • Daily streak rewards
Features
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Mayele ("intelligence" in Lingala) is the first word search game entirely dedicated to Congolese language and culture. Whether you're part of the diaspora, learning Lingala, or simply curious about the cultural richness of the Congo, Mayele lets you learn while having fun. WHAT YOU'LL FIND Progress from beginner to expert through 750 carefully designed puzzles. In each level, find the Lingala words hidden in the grid, then discover their translation, meaning, and cultural context. Two game modes: Zen Mode: no timer, learn at your own pace Normal Mode: timed, for players who love a challenge A weekly league system to measure yourself against other players and climb the ranks: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond. TAKE ON OTHER PLAYERS Join real-time duels against your friends or players from around the world. You both play on the same grid: the first to find all the words wins. CLIMB THE WEEKLY LEAGUES Earn XP, improve your ranking, and compete with the Mayele community. Progress through the different leagues: Bronze • Silver • Gold • Platinum • Diamond Every week, the top players move up to the next league. PLAY EVERY DAY AND EARN REWARDS Keep your daily streak alive by playing every day. The longer your streak, the bigger the rewards. You can also collect XP to unlock chests containing hints and bonuses to help you progress. Download Mayele and start playing today.

Screenshots

T'as la réf ?4 screens
Zala Mayele4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Zala Mayele at none against T'as la réf ?'s shown. Zala Mayele also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). T'as la réf ?'s advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

T'as la réf ? ships an update weekly, Zala Mayele every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
T'as la réf ? versus Zala Mayele: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterT'as la réf ?Zala Mayele
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB55 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperYassine SansaouiJF Unlimited

Customer experience

T'as la réf ?

Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%

Zala Mayele

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

T'as la réf ?

No in-app purchases

None

Zala Mayele

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is T'as la réf ? free?
T'as la réf ? is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zala Mayele free?
Zala Mayele is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do T'as la réf ? or Zala Mayele have ads?
T'as la réf ? shows ads; Zala Mayele does not.
Which is updated more often, T'as la réf ? or Zala Mayele?
T'as la réf ? ships an update weekly, and Zala Mayele every 4 weeks. Most recently, T'as la réf ? was updated on October 28, 2026 and Zala Mayele on October 28, 2026.

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