# Don't step the white tile vs Pipeen

Don't step the white tile and Pipeen both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Don't step the white tile's written reviews are positive against 40% of Pipeen's. Don't step the white tile also leads on ratings volume (214 vs 2). Pipeen's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Don't step the white tile sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pipeen asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Don't step the white tile against 4.5 for Pipeen. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Don't step the white tile has 214 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Don't step the white tile's written reviews are positive against 40% of Pipeen's.

Don't step the white tile ships an update every 2 months, Pipeen every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Don't step the white tile | Pipeen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (214 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-step-the-white-tile/id783246578/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipeen-irritating-game/id1285152809/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **214** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 15 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ayumu Kinoshita](https://appshunter.io/developer/753694887) | [TOSHIYUKI MATSUBARA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1285152808) |

## What reviewers say

### Don't step the white tile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-step-the-white-tile/id783246578)

A reflex-testing game where players tap black tiles to advance, avoiding white ones. It features multiple modes to challenge speed, accuracy, and endurance, with collectible in-game rewards.

**Highlights:** Tap black tiles to progress, Avoid white tiles, Time Attack Mode, Long Run Mode, Stopping Just Mode, Step Mode with collectibles, Score tracking

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Simple yet addictive concept
- 💡 Unique challenge modes
- 👍 Smooth and responsive controls
- 🚀 Quick loading times

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional lag and stuttering
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔍 Lack of advanced settings/customization
- 💰 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Glitch that resets high scores
- Tiles not registering taps consistently

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Achievements and leaderboards
- Ability to customize tile colors/themes
- Pause/resume functionality


### Pipeen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipeen-irritating-game/id1285152809)

Navigate challenging 2D levels filled with moving obstacles and time limits. Test your precision and concentration to reach the goal before time runs out. Compete globally on the leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Precision-based 2D gameplay, Challenging obstacle courses, Time-limited stages, Global leaderboards, Touch and drag controls

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Don't step the white tile free?

Don't step the white tile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pipeen free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Don't step the white tile or Pipeen?

Pipeen is rated higher. Don't step the white tile averages 4.5 out of 5 from 214 ratings, while Pipeen averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Don't step the white tile or Pipeen have ads?

Both Don't step the white tile and Pipeen show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Don't step the white tile or Pipeen?

Don't step the white tile ships an update every 2 months, and Pipeen every 3 months. Most recently, Don't step the white tile was updated on November 6, 2026 and Pipeen on November 6, 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.*