Comparison

Tesserave vs Draw to Help

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

Head to head
About

Tesserave

Features
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Fill the gaps, empty the box. Drop pieces into a 3Ɨ3 grid of boxes. Fill all 25 cells of a box and the whole box bursts — the boxes above fall down to take its place. ā–  You never get stuck Every piece you are given fits somewhere. The game works backwards from the gaps that are left to decide what to hand you. You never lose because there was nowhere to put it. The only question is where. ā–  A board that lights up with the music Waves of light sweep across the board in time with the beat — once a bar, turning as they go. Every piece you place rings a pentatonic note, so it stays in key over any track. ā–  Four modes Ā· Time Attack — start with two minutes; every box you burst adds more. The clock does not start until you place your first piece Ā· Free Play — no clock, no pressure Ā· Daily — a new board every day, the same one for everyone Ā· BLOCROSS — a different rule: one 8Ɨ8 board, clear a row or column by filling it ā–  Skin packs are a look and a soundtrack together Not just a palette swap. The material of the blocks changes, and so does what happens when they burst. Wooden tiles do not glow. In the meadow pack, the animal you placed calls out in its own voice. Each pack brings its own music. ā–  Everything is open from the start Every mode is playable without spending anything. There are no time extensions, no rerolls, no revives — nothing you can buy that makes you better at the game. The leaderboard should not be a ranking of wallets. ā–  No account needed Start playing immediately. Your records stay on your device, and you can post Daily and BLOCROSS scores to Game Center if you want to. ―――――― Ā· In-app purchases: skin packs, a bundle, and remove ads Ā· Removing ads does not remove the ad for the 30-minute skin pack trial — the trial is what the ad buys Ā· Contact: support@maeilmagazine.com

About

Draw to Help

Features
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What would you draw to help a hungry dog? Or a cat caught in the rain? In Draw to Help, every level is a little problem waiting for a creative solution. Look at the scene, figure out what's missing, and draw it with your finger. Sometimes all you need is an umbrella. Other times, a bridge, a boat, or something completely unexpected! HOW TO PLAY • Look at the picture and find the problem. • Think of an object that could help. • Draw your solution with your finger. • Watch the scene change when you get it right! WHAT'S INSIDE • Fun drawing puzzles with simple, intuitive controls. • Cute characters and funny everyday situations. • Hand-drawn illustrations with a playful style. • A variety of challenges that make you think. • Hints when you need a little help. No drawing skills required. Just use your imagination, try different ideas, and enjoy those little moments when everything clicks. One picture. One problem. What will you draw? Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Tesserave4 screens
Draw to Help4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Draw to Help at none against Tesserave's 8. Tesserave's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Tesserave sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Draw to Help asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tesserave ships an update every 3 days, Draw to Help every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Tesserave versus Draw to Help: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTesseraveDraw to Help
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB186 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDae yong LeeNAJOX

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Tesserave

One-time8
  • CIRCUIT Skin Pack$0.99
  • VELVET Skin Pack$0.99
  • AUTOBAHN Skin Pack$0.99
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  • TIMBER Skin Pack$0.99
  • STEEL Skin Pack$0.99
  • MEADOW Skin Pack$1.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Five Skin Packs$4.99
None

Draw to Help

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tesserave free?
Tesserave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Draw to Help free?
Draw to Help is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tesserave or Draw to Help have ads?
Both Tesserave and Draw to Help show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tesserave or Draw to Help?
Tesserave ships an update every 3 days, and Draw to Help every 8 days. Most recently, Tesserave was updated on October 24, 2026 and Draw to Help on October 26, 2026.

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