Comparison

Tile Five vs TapBlox!

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

Head to head
About

Tile Five

Fill a grid with numbered tiles based on logical deductions. Each tile covers a number of adjacent squares indicated by its number. Solve puzzles with no math or luck, just pure reasoning.

Highlights
  • Grid-based number tile placement
  • Deductive reasoning gameplay
  • 1,000 puzzles across five difficulty levels
  • Daily Challenge with spoiler-free sharing
  • In-game hints and technique walkthroughs
  • Offline play and dark mode
Features
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Fill the grid with number tiles, one clever deduction at a time. Every square belongs to exactly one tile, and each tile's number tells you how many neighboring squares it covers. Find the spot where a tile fits only one way, place it, and watch the board fall into place. No math. No luck. Just pure logic. HOW IT WORKS • A tile covers its own square plus as many neighbors as its number. • 1s and 3s reach diagonally, 2s and 4s reach to the sides, and a 5 can do both. • Printed numbers are clues: each one shows the number of the tile that covers it. • Every puzzle has exactly one answer. WHAT'S INSIDE • 1,000 puzzles across five levels, from Beginner to Impossible • A fresh Daily Challenge every day, with spoiler-free sharing • Hints that explain the next step in plain words • Walkthroughs that teach the techniques for every level • Three lives, pencil notes, undo and pause • Dark mode, left-handed keys and offline play on iPhone and iPad Love Sudoku, kakuro or nonograms? Tile Five gives you the same "aha!" moment with a twist! Learn it in a minute, enjoy it for years.

About

TapBlox!

An addictive block puzzle game where you strategically place blocks to clear rows and columns and beat your high score. Enjoy fast, relaxing gameplay with boosters, customizable themes, and the ability to challenge friends. Perfect for both quick sessions and long high-score runs.

Highlights
  • Strategic block placement
  • Clear full rows and columns
  • Boosters for tricky situations
  • Unlockable themes
  • Challenge friends and compare scores
  • Endless puzzle fun
Features
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Welcome to TapBlox! – the addictive block puzzle game you’ll want to play again and again. Place blocks strategically, clear full rows and columns, and keep beating your high score. Enjoy fast, relaxing gameplay that is easy to learn, yet becomes more challenging the longer you play. Why players love TapBlox!: * No forced ads while playing * Use powerful boosters to overcome tricky situations * Unlock exciting themes and customize your experience * Challenge friends and compare scores * Perfect for quick sessions or long high-score runs Whether you play for a few minutes or aim for the top score, TapBlox! delivers endless puzzle fun. Download now and see how far you can go!

Screenshots

Tile Five4 screens
TapBlox!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TapBlox! at none against Tile Five's 1. Tile Five's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Tile Five sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TapBlox! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Tile Five against 5.0 for TapBlox!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tile Five has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tile Five versus TapBlox!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTile FiveTapBlox!
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB139 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonathan TuckerTommy Goossens

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tile Five

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

TapBlox!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tile Five free?
Tile Five is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TapBlox! free?
TapBlox! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tile Five or TapBlox!?
Tile Five and TapBlox! are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Tile Five or TapBlox! have ads?
Both Tile Five and TapBlox! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tile Five or TapBlox!?
Tile Five ships an update every 4 days, and TapBlox! every 4 days. Most recently, Tile Five was updated on November 9, 2026 and TapBlox! on October 31, 2026.

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