# Tessel Run vs Match Attack

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tessel Run at none against Match Attack's 1. Tessel Run also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Match Attack's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 3). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Match Attack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tessel Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tessel Run holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Match Attack has 19 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tessel Run | Match Attack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tessel-run/id6761776069/reviews)** | [4.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-attack-match-3-rogue/id6805301478/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 84 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Micah Arvey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579750844) | [Michael Ip](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435846744) |

## What reviewers say

### Tessel Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tessel-run/id6761776069)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Match Attack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-attack-match-3-rogue/id6805301478)

Engage in roguelike match-3 combat where tile swaps trigger attacks, defense, and healing. Collect powerful relics and build game-breaking synergies across multiple chapters. Enjoy single-player, offline gameplay with no timers or energy systems.

**Highlights:** Match tiles to attack, defend, and heal, Create powerful tile cascades, Collect over 280 synergistic relics, Progress through three distinct chapters, Unlock permanent relics through runs, Ascension tiers for increased difficulty

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Match Attack Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tessel Run free?

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

### Is Match Attack free?

Match Attack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tessel Run or Match Attack?

Tessel Run is rated higher. Tessel Run averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Match Attack averages 4.7 from 19 ratings.

### Do Tessel Run or Match Attack have ads?

Match Attack shows ads; Tessel Run 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.*