The Grey Ball vs Tile Swapper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Grey Ball
Control a grey ball, keeping it above falling platforms. Tilt your device to move the ball left or right. The game ends if the ball drops off the screen.
- Tilt controls
- Falling platforms
- Avoid dropping the ball
- Simple gameplay
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There is one grey ball. Keep that ball above any platform visible on the screen. But be aware, as some of the platforms will fall down at some point. Once the grey ball drops off from the screen, the game is over. Tilt your device to left and right to move the ball. You don't need to worry about white balls.
Tile Swapper
Engage in a variety of sliding puzzle modes, from classic challenges to timed score attacks and unique daily pipe-clearing games. Collect gems to aid your progress and overcome difficult levels. Offers over 100 levels with themed packs and the ability to save progress.
- Multiple gameplay modes
- Over 100 levels
- Themed level packs
- Gem collection for hints
- Daily challenge game
- Save progress feature
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Solve image puzzles ranging from easy to super hard in this exciting puzzle game! There are four distinct gameplay modes: • Classic mode is your classical slider puzzle game: one empty slot, no bombs or other gimmicks. • Casual levels have more empty space and tricks to get out of a difficult spot. • In score mode you solve puzzles against the clock and compete on leaderboards. • In daily challenge game you arrange pieces of pipe to clear blockages and make the water flow. Main features: • Collect gems to buy hints and remove difficult tiles • More than 100 levels • Themed level packs • Two score modes + exciting mini games • A distinct daily challenge game • Classic sliding puzzle levels for those who prefer challenge • Leave and come back any time: the game remembers your last position in each level
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Grey Ball at 2.7 against Tile Swapper's 2.0. The Grey Ball also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Tile Swapper's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 31 months). On price there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Tile Swapper sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. The Grey Ball asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Grey Ball holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Grey Ball has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
The Grey Ball ships an update every 31 months, Tile Swapper fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Grey Ball | Tile Swapper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (6 ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 31 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 221 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Veli-Pekka Vaisanen | Mikko Herranen |
In-app purchases
The Grey Ball
No in-app purchases
Tile Swapper
- No Ads$0.99
- 500 Gems$0.99
- 1,350 Gems$1.99
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- 3,000 gems$2.99
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