# Tether vs Cascade

The clearest difference is ads: Cascade at none against Tether's shown. Cascade also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). Tether's advantage is iOS requirement (17 vs 26.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Tether against 5.0 for Cascade. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tether | Cascade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tether-physics-puzzle-game/id6759990105/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cascade-drop-and-merge/id6790956585/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 7 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixel Worship, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082141726) | [Green Rose Systems, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783546702) |

## What reviewers say

### Tether

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tether-physics-puzzle-game/id6759990105)

Control two orbs connected by a stretchy tether to solve physics-based puzzles. Use the tether's tension and leverage to navigate mazes, wrap around obstacles, and reach exits. Features local multiplayer for cooperative or competitive play.

**Highlights:** Physics-based tether mechanics, Solve devious mazes, Local multiplayer mode, Haptic feedback, 50+ handcrafted levels, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cascade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cascade-drop-and-merge/id6790956585)

Drop pieces into a tray where matching ones merge, creating chains, cascades, and bursts. Enjoy two game modes, customizable skins, and generative music. It's a captivating puzzle experience that's easy to pick up but hard to put down.

**Highlights:** Drop and merge pieces, Chain reactions and cascades, Endless and daily puzzle modes, Phone tilting for steering, Customizable skins, Generative music

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tether free?

Tether is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cascade free?

Cascade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tether or Cascade?

Tether and Cascade are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Tether or Cascade have ads?

Tether shows ads; Cascade does not.

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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.*