# Match Emojis — Find matching Emoji cards

> Emoji card matching concentration game with leaderboards and point penalties. (iPhone/iPad app by Mike Retondo.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-emojis/id1452959915 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mike Retondo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1431093432)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Card, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-03-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-08
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-emojis/id1452959915/reviews.md

## What is Match Emojis?

This is a simple Concentration style game. I created it as a tool to learn Swift and SwiftUI. It's a fun distraction game when waiting in long lines.

1. Pick an Emoji Theme.
2. Tap on two cards to revile the emoji on the underside of card. If cards match you get 1 point. If cards don't match and you've seen the second card before so you know it's not a match you lose 1 point, you also can lose 2 points. You can't touch more than two cards at a time. You have to wait for animations to complete before touching new card.
3. Easy Scoring mode doesn't go below 0 and only penalies 1 point. This is to not discourage young kids or people with disabilities.
4. You post your score by tapping the Score icon in the bottom tab bar
5. The game uses the new Leaderboard "High Score - With Penalties_V1"
6. You can create your own Theame game by pressing the + button. You then can type any character from the keyboard (minimum of 10). Each time a new game is run a random number of 10 characters are picked for that game. Note that Emojis are just characters. You can create a game with all uppercase letters for example.

This application gathers NO user personal data at all, period! It has not Social Media capability.

## Key features

- Emoji card matching
- Concentration game style
- Leaderboard high scores
- Point penalties
- Swift learning tool

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-emojis/id1452959915/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Memory matched!

*2026-08-02*

Love a memory game! Reminds me of my childhood.

### 5/5 — Match emojis

*2026-08-02*

Great game! So fun

### 5/5 — So fun!!

*2023-01-14*

I absolutely love being able to add my own personal themes now! Hand selecting my emojis for them made the game that was already great that much more fun!! 10/10 would recommend!

### 5/5 — Great Memory Game.

*2019-03-03*

Kids actually do better than adults at this classic memory game . Had fun challenging my kids.

## Frequently asked questions about Match Emojis

### How do you play Match Emojis?

Match Emojis is a concentration-style game. You tap two cards to reveal their emojis. If they match, you score a point. If they don't, you lose points based on the rules, and you can only tap two cards at a time.

### What are the rules for scoring in Match Emojis?

You get 1 point for matching emoji cards. You lose points if cards don't match, with potential penalties for knowing it's not a match. The game also tracks a Leaderboard High Score with these penalties factored in.

### Can I play Match Emojis offline?

The provided description does not specify offline play capabilities. However, as a single-player concentration game, it is likely playable without an internet connection.

### Does Match Emojis have ads?

No, Match Emojis does not contain advertisements.

### What devices is Match Emojis available on?

Match Emojis is available on iPhones and iPads.

### What is the age rating for Match Emojis?

Match Emojis has an age rating of 4+.

### How often is Match Emojis updated?

The latest version, 7.1.0, was released on January 7, 2026, indicating recent development activity. The app was originally released on March 2, 2019.

### What makes Match Emojis unique?

Match Emojis is unique as it serves a dual purpose: a fun distraction game and a learning tool for Swift development. It also incorporates a leaderboard with a penalty system for high scores.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.0.1 — 2026-08-02

The game has been completly rewritten in SwiftUI and uses Liquid Glass interface
The game uses the new Leaderboard "High Score - With Penalties_V1"
New application icon (i.e. it's no longer in "Squircle Jail")

### 8.0 — 2026-07-31

New Liquid Glass design

### 7.1.0 — 2026-01-07

Added Easy Scoring toggle which prevents scoring points to be subtracted. This makes it easier for young kids and people with disabilities to play the game without getting discouraged.

### 7.0.1 — 2026-01-04

You can now be penalized for forgeting where a matched card is located by lossing a point. A matched addes a point. Max score is now 10 and you can get a negitive final score. Theirs a new leaderboard called Leaderboard High Score - With Penalties.

### 6.0.0 — 2023-01-14

Add/Delete Themes, New scoring system

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