# Color Journey vs Tile Match

The clearest difference is rating: Tile Match at 4.4 against Color Journey's 3.0. Tile Match also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). Color Journey's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Journey sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Tile Match sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tile Match holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tile Match has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Color Journey ships an update every 15 months, Tile Match every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Journey | Tile Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-journey/id998360953/reviews) | **[4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-match/id6788129209/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 92 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [2 Zombie Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/998360952) | [Irina Schens](https://appshunter.io/developer/460727003) |

## What reviewers say

### Color Journey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-journey/id998360953)

Embark on a vibrant arcade adventure where you must jump on interactive platforms and select the correct color. Test your reflexes and quick decision-making skills to navigate platform traps across four distinct worlds, each with unique challenges. Experience addictive gameplay with minimalistic graphics and relaxing music.

**Highlights:** Interactive platform jumping, Color selection mechanic, Reaction time testing, Four unique worlds, Minimalistic graphics, Relaxing music

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 80 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |


### Tile Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-match/id6788129209)

Engage in a relaxing puzzle adventure by matching tiles to earn coins, which you can then use to cultivate a beautiful virtual garden. Overcome challenging obstacles and unlock new plants and features as you progress.

**Highlights:** Satisfying tile matching puzzles, Virtual garden cultivation, Earn coins to grow plants, Unlock new plants and features, Challenging tile obstacles, Powerful boosters available

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 6500 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 12500 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Epic Bundle | $79.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Journey free?

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

### Is Tile Match free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Color Journey or Tile Match?

Tile Match is rated higher. Color Journey averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Tile Match averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do Color Journey or Tile Match have ads?

Neither Color Journey nor Tile Match shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Color Journey or Tile Match?

Color Journey ships an update every 15 months, and Tile Match every 8 days. Most recently, Color Journey was updated on November 1, 2026 and Tile Match on October 28, 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.*