Head-to-head · Free iPad Games
Tetris® vs Plants vs. Zombies 2
Tetris® leads on 1 check, Plants vs. Zombies 2 on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreTetris® · 9.4/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresTetris® · 3 of 4
Tetris® scores higher on our rubric for free ipad games: 9.4 against 9.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.
Tetris® offers in-app purchases; Plants vs. Zombies 2 doesn't publish it.
Tetris® is the better fit for classic puzzle play with offline access. Plants vs. Zombies 2 is the better fit for tower-defense strategy with plenty to explore.
- Tetris® fits best
Classic puzzle play with offline access
- Plants vs. Zombies 2 fits best
Tower-defense strategy with plenty to explore
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Side by side
| Feature | Tetris® 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Plants vs. Zombies 2 9.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| Ranking | #1 in Free iPad Games | #2 in Free iPad Games |
| Best for | Classic puzzle play with offline access | Tower-defense strategy with plenty to explore |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS | Android, iOS |
| Features Tetris® 3/4 · Plants vs. Zombies 2 2/4 | ||
| In-app purchases | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Multiplayer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Offline play | ✓ | ✓ |
| Controller support | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Genre | Puzzle | Not published |
| Minimum iPadOS | 15.0 | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Tetris® is PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc.'s free-to-download iPad puzzle game, licensed by Tetris Holding and identified on the official Tetris site as the official mobile app. It suits players looking for classic block-stacking play alongside… Read the review → |
Plants vs. Zombies 2 is a free-to-play tower-defense game from Electronic Arts for iOS and Android. Players deploy plant units to defend against zombie waves, then collect and upgrade plants as they progress. Its campaign travels across 11… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Tetris® — where it wins
- Classic Marathon mode pairs familiar play with hand-designed puzzle levels.
- Offline play supports sessions without an internet connection.
- Events, leaderboards and shared goals add ways to engage with other players.
Where it doesn't
- Optional in-app purchases include coins and ad-removal offers.
- The game requires iPadOS 15.0 or later.
- It is an iPad puzzle game rather than a broad gaming platform.
Plants vs. Zombies 2 — where it wins
- Campaign spans 11 worlds and more than 300 levels.
- Seed Packets upgrade plant attacks, defenses, speed, and abilities.
- Includes Arena, endless zones, mini-games, quests, and daily events.
Where it doesn't
- Ads and in-app purchases are part of the free-to-play model.
- Some features may require Wi-Fi despite offline play support.
- Arena competition and other modes may not suit solo-only players.
- Tetris®9.4/10 · Free plan
Classic Tetris, designed puzzle levels and offline play in a free-to-download iPad game.
Visit TetrisFull verdict → - Plants vs. Zombies 29.3/10 · Free plan
A free tower-defense campaign with extensive levels, upgrades, events, and competitive play.
Visit siteFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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