# Tile Slider

> Sliding puzzle

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id552709030](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id552709030)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id552709030`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Geoff Hackworth
- **Category:** Puzzle
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (232 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.3
- **Last updated:** 2022-09-12
- **First published:** 2012-11-08
- **Size:** 2.03 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tile-slider/id552709030)
- **Website:** [https://hacknicity.com](https://hacknicity.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://hacknicity.com/tileslider/privacypolicy](https://hacknicity.com/tileslider/privacypolicy)

## Description

Tile Slider is a fast-paced sliding puzzle for iOS and Mac, offering five difficulty levels and multiple board sizes. Players can use classic numbered tiles or photos from their camera or library, with an optional Flip Pieces mode for extra challenge. A timer is available but can be turned off for a relaxed game, and a 3×3 puzzle is playable on Apple Watch. 

The app is free to download and includes 3×3 and 4×4 puzzles, with a single in-app purchase unlocking 5×5, 6×6, and 7×7 puzzles across both platforms.

## Rankings

- #97,394 — Overall

## Review summary

Tile Slider is a nostalgic, minimalist, and highly replayable tile-sliding puzzle. Reviewers praise its simple UI, quick pick-up-and-play feel, and ability to use personal pictures. It’s a fun time-killer that appeals to both kids and adults and even works well on Apple Watch. However, several reviewers find the game quite challenging or time-consuming in certain modes, making it not for everyone. There’s also a demand for more difficulty and hint customization. Overall, it’s a solid, nostalgic classic with broad appeal and room for player-driven improvements.

### Pros

- Fun and addictive puzzle that’s great for passing time
- Minimalist, clean UI that keeps the focus on gameplay
- Nostalgia/retro feel with a classic tile-sliding vibe
- Easy to pick up and learn; intuitive controls
- Customization options, including using your own pictures for puzzles

### Cons

- Difficulty can be too hard or lengthy for casual players, especially in hard/crazy modes
- Not all players will enjoy the high level of challenge and it may not be for everyone
- Requests for more difficulty and hint customization (e.g., disabling highlights, adjusting modes) appear across reviews

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id552709030)