Comparison

Pythagoras Tiles vs MeldQuest

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

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Pythagoras Tiles

Features
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Pythagoras Tiles is a calm fill-in logic puzzle about coloring tile regions by deduction. At first, each board gives you only a few numbers and a small set of rules. Look closer, and the layout begins to explain itself. You choose a region because you can prove it belongs there, not because you guessed. Each certain step opens the next one, and the board slowly turns into a complete solution. This is not a puzzle game that rushes you. There is no timer, no pressure to act quickly, and no need to chase noisy rewards. It is built for the quiet satisfaction of understanding why a move is right. Play one stage during a short break, or settle in for a longer session and let the logic unfold at your own pace. The appeal is in the moment when your reasoning connects. Read the number clues. Compare the rules. Leave uncertain spaces alone until another region gives you the missing clue. Later stages ask you to combine multiple conditions, but each answer should still feel earned and understandable. You may enjoy Pythagoras Tiles if you like: - Logic puzzles where every answer has a reason - Number clues and clean deduction - Simple controls that keep the focus on thinking - Calm puzzle games without timer pressure - Stages that start approachable and grow into richer challenges Features - 300 stages - Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese support - No timer - Simple tap-based play - Compact stages for quick sessions and deeper boards for focused play Fill the regions, follow the clues, and enjoy the moment when the final tile makes the whole board feel inevitable. Pythagoras Tiles is made for players who want a polished, quiet, and genuinely thoughtful logic puzzle.

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MeldQuest

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Merge heroes. Grow stronger. Win battles. Combine matching Knights, Archers, and Mages, evolve them from Tier 1 to Tier 8, and send your upgraded team into auto battles. MERGE AND EVOLVE Drag matching heroes of the same class and Tier together on a 4ร—4 board. Every merge upgrades their equipment and power, all the way from Tier 1 to Tier 8. BUILD A THREE-CLASS TEAM Lead the close-range Knight, the ranged Archer, and the area-attacking Mage. Mix swords, bows, and magic to shape a party that fits your strategy. WATCH YOUR TEAM BATTLE When your formation is ready, start the fight. Your upgraded heroes battle automatically, turning every smart merge into satisfying combat power. CLEAR QUICK, PORTRAIT-FRIENDLY STAGES Take on 20 stages, each with 10 battles and a boss. Play in short sessions and keep your adventure moving whenever you have a few minutes. Merge. Evolve. Auto battle. Build a Tier 8 team and begin your MeldQuest.

Screenshots

Pythagoras Tiles4 screens
MeldQuest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MeldQuest at Free against Pythagoras Tiles's $1.99. Pythagoras Tiles's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

MeldQuest is free to download; Pythagoras Tiles costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pythagoras Tiles ships an update every 3 days, MeldQuest weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences ยท 1 level
Pythagoras Tiles versus MeldQuest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPythagoras TilesMeldQuest
Price$1.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days โ€” betterWeekly
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better16.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size44 MB98 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developertakashi masudaKAISEI ASOMA

In-app purchases

None

Pythagoras Tiles

No in-app purchases

None

MeldQuest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pythagoras Tiles free?
Pythagoras Tiles costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MeldQuest free?
MeldQuest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pythagoras Tiles or MeldQuest have ads?
MeldQuest shows ads; Pythagoras Tiles does not.
Which is updated more often, Pythagoras Tiles or MeldQuest?
Pythagoras Tiles ships an update every 3 days, and MeldQuest weekly. Most recently, Pythagoras Tiles was updated on October 25, 2026 and MeldQuest on October 8, 2026.

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