# Piano Tiles ™ vs aa

The clearest difference is rating: Piano Tiles ™ at 4.3 against aa's 3.9. Piano Tiles ™ also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 56%) and chart position (#45 vs #177). aa's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Piano Tiles ™ sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and aa sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Piano Tiles ™ holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.9K and 11K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Piano Tiles ™'s written reviews are positive against 56% of aa's.

Piano Tiles ™ ships an update every 3 weeks, aa every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Piano Tiles ™ | aa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (9.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piano-tiles/id848160327/reviews)** | [3.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa/id905852173/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9.9K | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.5% of reviews** | 56.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#45** | #177 |
| Size | 126 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kooapps](https://appshunter.io/developer/290924809) | [General Adaptive Apps Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/937589555) |

## What reviewers say

### Piano Tiles ™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piano-tiles/id848160327)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Free · Music, #79 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Tap only the black tiles to play music and avoid the white ones in this addictive rhythm game. Enjoy charming soundtracks, customizable playlists, and numerous game modes with vibrant themes. Compete with friends and test your reflexes.

**Highlights:** Tap only black tiles, Charming piano soundtracks, Customizable playlist, Over 35 game modes, Multi-color themes, Social network sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5,000 tiles | $0.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 tiles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 tiles | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reaction building
- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Fun even years later
- 👍 Good time killer!
- 👍 Great Game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Tiles turn gray even when colors are all blue or green
- 🔋 Too many ads
- 🔋 Ads ruin the experience
- 🔋 Ads in the middle of gameplay
- 🔋 Ads are too frequent

**Reported bugs**

- Tiles not registering when tapped
- Aspect ratio issues on newer devices
- Sound not working
- Crashes or freezes
- Multiplayer mode not working

**Requested features**

- Add more special modes or a campaign
- More song options
- Ability to play own music
- Pause button
- Endless mode without timer


### aa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa/id905852173)

**Currently charting:** #177 Top Free · Strategy (US App Store)

A minimalist one-tap puzzle game that tests your skill, focus, and timing. Shoot dots into a spinning circle without collision to progress through over 1,300 challenging levels. Play offline and compete with friends in this addictive, timeless experience.

**Highlights:** One-tap gameplay, Over 1,300 handcrafted levels, Offline play, Minimalist design, Challenge friends, Daily streaks

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| aa Legend | $2.99 | per month |
| aa Legend | $19.99 | per year |
| Skip Level | $0.49 | one-time |
| Skip 3 Levels | $1.19 | one-time |
| Skip 5 Levels | $1.79 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $9.99 | one-time |
| Complete aa | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and challenging
- 🎨 Customizable colors
- 💯 Satisfying when passing levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Inconsistent difficulty levels
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔍 Unbalanced gameplay on different devices

**Reported bugs**

- Unresponsive controls
- Incorrect ball size on newer devices
- Persistent issues with level 7 and 8
- Glitchy end-of-level screens

**Requested features**

- Skip level option
- Hint system
- Daily challenges
- Music/sound options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Piano Tiles ™ free?

Piano Tiles ™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is aa free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Piano Tiles ™ or aa?

Piano Tiles ™ is rated higher. Piano Tiles ™ averages 4.3 out of 5 from 9.9K ratings, while aa averages 3.9 from 11K ratings.

### Do Piano Tiles ™ or aa have ads?

Both Piano Tiles ™ and aa show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Piano Tiles ™ or aa?

Piano Tiles ™ ships an update every 3 weeks, and aa every 10 days. Most recently, Piano Tiles ™ was updated on November 1, 2026 and aa on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Piano Tiles ™ or aa?

Piano Tiles ™ currently peaks at #45 in the App Store charts, and aa at #177. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*