Comparison

Cleared vs Inlay

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

Head to head
About

Cleared

Features
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drag. drop. clear. repeat until your battery dies. cleared is a block puzzle game. drag block shapes onto an 8x8 grid, fill complete rows and columns to clear them, chain combos together, and chase your high score. that's it. no tutorials, no storylines, no fluff. we built cleared because we love block puzzle games but got tired of watching a 30-second ad for a game we'd never download every time we cleared a row. so we made the version we actually wanted to play — easy on the eyes, easy to pick up, and zero interruptions. ▸ no ads. ever. no video ads between rounds. no banners blocking the board. no "watch to continue." rated 4+ because there's nothing in here that shouldn't be. just you and the grid. ▸ how to play drag and drop block shapes onto the 8x8 grid. fill a complete row or column to clear it. clear multiple rows at once for combos and bonus points. keep the board open as long as you can. run out of space and it's game over. simple to learn. deceptively hard to master. ▸ play at your own pace no timers. no move limits. no lives. no waiting. pick it up for two minutes on the train or lose an hour on the couch — we won't judge either way. ▸ smart difficulty pieces start simple and get more complex as you improve. every session plays different. every session you learn something new. ▸ designed to not annoy you clean color themes with light and dark modes. smooth animations. sounds that feel good or turn them off entirely. no pop-ups begging you to rate the app. no push notifications. no flashing anything. ▸ works everywhere plays offline. no wifi needed. iphone and ipad. dark mode. haptic feedback. ▸ your data? we don't want it. no tracking. no data collection. no account required. we don't know who you are and we'd like to keep it that way. ▸ why cleared? we're a small studio that thinks games should respect your time, your eyes, and your wallet. no ads. no subscriptions. just a really good block puzzle game at a fair price. 10 free games. love it? unlock unlimited play for $3.99. one time. forever.

About

Inlay

A serene and colorful block puzzle game offering a pressure-free experience. Enjoy a mentally stimulating challenge with satisfying combos and bonuses, playable offline and without ads.

Highlights
  • No ads, ever
  • Free to play forever
  • Automatic game saving
  • Combo and bonus system
  • Offline gameplay
  • Private by design
  • Interactive tutorial
Features
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Inlay is a calm, colorful block puzzle you can pick up anytime and set down whenever you like. No timers, no pressure, no ads: just you, a grid, and the quiet satisfaction of a piece clicking into place. Drag pieces onto the 8×8 board. Fill a row or a column to clear it. Keep clearing to build combos, and wipe the whole board for a big Full Clear bonus. Three moves to learn and then it's playtime. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • No ads. Ever. Not even "optional" ones. • Free forever: every feature included from the first launch. • Your game saves itself: leave anytime, pick up exactly where you were. • Combos and Full Clear bonuses reward bold play with satisfying pops, sounds, and haptics. • An interactive tutorial teaches you in under a minute. • Music, sound effects, and haptics each have their own toggle. • Beautiful on iPhone and iPad. • Plays completely offline: perfect for flights and commutes. • Private by design: no accounts, no analytics, no data collection. Nothing ever leaves your device. HOW IT PLAYS Three pieces at a time. Place them anywhere they fit: no rotating, no timer, no pressure. When nothing fits, the run ends and you get to try again. If you're enjoying Inlay and want to support development, there's an optional tip jar in the menu (where available). Tips change nothing in the game. The whole experience is already yours. Made with care by Zaika Games.

Screenshots

Cleared4 screens
Inlay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Inlay at every 2 days against Cleared's every 5 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Cleared sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Inlay sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cleared ships an update every 5 days, Inlay every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Cleared versus Inlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClearedInlay
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGood Idea, LLCAlexander Potapov

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cleared

One-time1
  • Unlimited Levels$3.99
3 purchases

Inlay

One-time3
  • Kind Tip$0.99
  • Generous Tip$2.99
  • Amazing Tip$4.99

Questions

Is Cleared free?
Cleared is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Inlay free?
Inlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cleared or Inlay have ads?
Neither Cleared nor Inlay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cleared or Inlay?
Cleared ships an update every 5 days, and Inlay every 2 days. Most recently, Cleared was updated on October 28, 2026 and Inlay on October 24, 2026.

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