Comparison

Tessel Run vs Pirate Dice

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

Head to head
About

Tessel Run

Navigate a physics-based puzzle platformer where colored surfaces alter the rules of gravity and movement. Roll through hand-drawn levels, using color-coded tessels to overcome obstacles and reach the goal. Precision and experimentation are key to mastering the dynamic challenges.

Highlights
  • Physics-based puzzle platforming
  • Color-coded physics mechanics
  • Hand-drawn tangram level design
  • Precision and momentum gameplay
  • Dynamic tessellations
Features
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You are a ball in a world of hand-colored tessels where color changes the rules of physics. Tessel Run is a physics-based puzzle platformer where color-coded tessels modify how the world behaves. Roll across different colored surfaces to flip gravity, remove obstacles, bounce higher, and chain effects together to reach the goal. Each level is built from hand-drawn tangram shapes, scanned from real paper drawings by the developers and assembled into dynamic tessellations. Precision, momentum, and experimentation matter. And falling is part of learning the path.

About

Pirate Dice

Command your pirate fleet in this dice-rolling RPG. Strategically roll dice to create powerful combos, battle enemy ships, and loot treasures. Recruit a unique crew to upgrade your ship and explore new seas.

Highlights
  • Dice rolling for combos
  • Tactical dice battles
  • Destroy enemy ships
  • Loot treasure and coins
  • Recruit and upgrade crew
  • Explore new seas
Features
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ROLL THE DICE. RULE THE SEAS. You're not just a pirate — you're the captain of your own fleet. Set sail across dangerous seas, roll for massive combos, and let luck and strategy decide the outcome of every battle! ROLL FOR EPIC COMBOS — WHERE LUCK MEETS STRATEGY Every battle starts with a roll of the dice. Will fortune favor you with the perfect combo, or will you need to out-think a bad roll? Chain your dice into powerful attack combos and unleash devastating damage on enemy ships. No two rolls — and no two battles — ever play the same. DESTROY ENEMY SHIPS & LOOT EVERYTHING Blast through rival fleets in fast, tactical dice battles. Sink their ships, grab every coin, and loot every treasure chest they drop. The bigger the combo, the bigger the loot — and a lucky roll can turn the tide of any fight. RECRUIT YOUR PIRATE CREW Find and recruit powerful crew members, each with unique skills and abilities. Combine their strengths to build the ultimate pirate ship and dice combo team — ready to take on tougher seas and stronger enemy fleets ahead. EXPLORE NEW SEAS, HUNT FOR TREASURE Every treasure chest and coin you loot unlocks new features, upgrades, and uncharted seas. Push further, face stronger bosses, and grow your bounty one voyage at a time. WHY CAPTAINS LOVE THIS DICE PIRATE RPG Simple to learn — roll and go, no complicated tutorials Addictive dice combo-building — luck and skill work together in every roll Deep crew progression — recruit, upgrade, and build the fleet that fits your playstyle Endless voyages — new seas, new loot, new treasure, new challenges Grab your dice, gather your crew, and sail toward your legend. Roll, loot, and conquer the seven seas — download now and set sail!

Screenshots

Tessel Run4 screens
Pirate Dice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tessel Run at 5.0 against Pirate Dice's 3.5. Tessel Run also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tessel Run holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tessel Run versus Pirate Dice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTessel RunPirate Dice
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better3.5 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews—20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings36 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB148 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicah ArveyVu Hai Anh Nguyen

Customer experience

Tessel Run

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pirate Dice

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

Tessel Run

No in-app purchases

None

Pirate Dice

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tessel Run free?
Tessel Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pirate Dice free?
Pirate Dice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tessel Run or Pirate Dice?
Tessel Run is rated higher. Tessel Run averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Pirate Dice averages 3.5 from 6 ratings.
Do Tessel Run or Pirate Dice have ads?
Pirate Dice shows ads; Tessel Run does not.

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