# Tile Nest vs Tile Match

The clearest difference is rating: Tile Match at 4.0 against Tile Nest's 3.0. Tile Match also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tile Nest sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Tile Match sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tile Match holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tile Match has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Tile Nest ships an update weekly, Tile Match every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tile Nest | Tile Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-nest/id6769416579/reviews) | **[4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-match/id6788129209/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 287 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meta Play Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613705327) | [Irina Schens](https://appshunter.io/developer/460727003) |

## What reviewers say

### Tile Nest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-nest/id6769416579)

Engage in relaxing Mahjong-style tile-matching puzzles to renovate and decorate a home. Follow a heartwarming story of a family starting fresh and overcome challenges to create a cozy living space.

**Highlights:** Classic tile match gameplay, Renovate and decorate rooms, Engaging family storyline, Regular in-game events, Offline play support, Brain-training puzzles

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Favor | $0.99 | one-time |
| Collection Challenge 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Endless Fortune 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Pack 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Fortune 02 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Bundle 02 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Endless Fortune 03 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Tile Favor 01 | $6.99 | one-time |


### Tile Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-match/id6788129209)

A relaxing puzzle game where you match tiles to earn coins, which you then use to cultivate a beautiful virtual garden. Progress through challenging levels, overcome obstacles, and collect a variety of unique plants.

**Highlights:** Match three identical tiles, Clear layered puzzle boards, Earn coins to grow plants, Collect dozens of unique plants, Overcome puzzle obstacles, Use powerful boosters

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 6500 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 12500 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Epic Bundle | $79.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tile Nest free?

Tile Nest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tile Match free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tile Nest or Tile Match?

Tile Match is rated higher. Tile Nest averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Tile Match averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Tile Nest or Tile Match have ads?

Tile Nest shows ads; Tile Match does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tile Nest or Tile Match?

Tile Nest ships an update weekly, and Tile Match every 8 days. Most recently, Tile Nest was updated on November 9, 2026 and Tile Match on November 5, 2026.

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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.*