# Six Match

> Match-3 puzzle game with sliding tile mechanics and limited turns. (iPhone/iPad app by Aaron Steed.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/six-match/id1327790148 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Aaron Steed](https://appshunter.io/developer/647697142)
- Category: Games, Puzzle, Strategy
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 47 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 64 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-01-12
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/six-match/id1327790148/reviews.md

## What is Six Match?

Enter the Match-3 board as Mr Swap-With-Coins and try to make a match in 6 turns or less.

It's like a sliding tile puzzle crossed with a Match-3 game.

As the coins keep dropping, so do new mechanics:

* Get wild-card-coins from matching 4 or junction-match to create a bomb.
* Each match gives you a card, collect matching cards for bonus score.
* Lucrative un-matchable diamonds you can only collect at the bottom of the board.
* Wrap your mind around coin-cages that push whole lines of coins.
* Yet more mechanics, but why spoil it all?

Six Match also features:

* A puzzle mode with bite sized challenges.
* Gamepad support.
* Auto-save.
* No pay-to-win or timers.

Six Match is now a self-contained paid app:
Ads, in-app purchases, and social features have been removed to ensure the longevity of this game.

## Key features

- Match-3 with limited turns
- Sliding tile puzzle mechanics
- Special wild-card coins
- Bomb creation
- Card collection for bonus score
- Un-matchable diamond collection
- Coin-cage mechanics

## Recent user reviews (10 of 21)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/six-match/id1327790148/reviews.md

### 5/5 — A fresh twist on the match-3 genre

*2026-01-09*

This game has been refreshing to play as it has a slightly different movement mechanic than your traditional match-3 gameplay. Looking forward to any app updates this game will get in the future!

### 3/5 — Fun but not fair

*2024-04-21*

The game is fun but not fair. Sometimes you have no possibility to match, so you have to burn one of your 6 "help". The more you progress, the more it happens, as if the game doesn’t want to to go further. It becomes frustrating.

### 5/5 — New update is awesome

*2023-01-17*

Thank you, developer, for updating this game and making it totally premium with no more ads or IAP. I like that there are different modes now too. 

I’m not super good at this game, but I totally love it, because you’re competing only against yourself anyway. It’s super easy to pick up and play, it’s unique, and it’s as casual or highly strategic as you want it to be. The fact that you can save progress at any time is a huge plus for busy people. Only have time to make one move? Fine. Want to play an hour? Fine. This makes you go to the game often because you can fit in a play session anytime. 

Thank you for making a good game, pricing it more than fairly, and keeping it updated to keep working. Much appreciated.

### 2/5 — Dear Developer

*2023-01-06*

Six Match used to be my favorite game-my go-to whenever I needed a quick break. However, this update is driving me crazy. Most of the changes are okay, but if nothing else is there any way you could bring back the “long-playing “ mode, where you can keep playing until you make a mistake. Please? Pretty Please?

### 1/5 — Broken - don't update

*2023-01-06*

This was a great game, but the new update (1.3) broke it completely. Now it hangs if you tap any button on the main menu. You can temporarily unfreeze the app if you switch out of it, then back into it (up to 3 times), but it'll just freeze again any time you start or quit a game, almost any time you open the pause or settings menus and occasionally while playing the game. Don't risk updating unless you've got an ipa file of an older version you can revert to.

### 2/5 — No more leaderboards

*2023-01-06*

The leaderboards were the main reason I kept playing all these years. Terrible decision to remove them

### 5/5 — Easy to learn, difficult to master

*2023-01-05*

This is one of my favorite mobile games of all time. I’m leaving this review to thank the developer for continuing to maintain this game. Thanks!

### 5/5 — Stunning

*2022-02-19*

This is such a good game. It is deceptively deep and keeps throwing up new ways to play even after weeks. Outstandingly good game.

### 5/5 — Perfect puzzle game that you can pick up quickly

*2018-12-08*

Waiting rooms, standing in line, during commercial breaks - Six Match is perfectly addictive for every situation. It'll stay forever on my phone.

### 5/5 — Love this game

*2018-08-09*

Perfect lightweight puzzle for those idle times when you don’t want anything too deep. My only gripe is that there is no way to turn off the helper thing at the beginning and that help button that pops up when you don’t move for a second or two. Please give us the option to turn this off.

## Frequently asked questions about Six Match

### What is Six Match?

Six Match is a puzzle game that combines Match-3 mechanics with sliding tile puzzle elements. Players must make matches on a board within a set number of turns, introducing various special coins and mechanics to enhance the challenge and strategy.

### What are the key features of Six Match?

Key features include a Match-3 system with a limited turn count, sliding tile puzzle mechanics, special wild-card coins that can create bombs, card collection for bonus scores, un-matchable diamonds to collect, and coin-cages that affect entire lines of coins. It also offers a puzzle mode with bite-sized challenges.

### How much does Six Match cost?

Six Match is a self-contained paid app. Ads, in-app purchases, and social features have been removed to ensure the longevity of the game, meaning there are no additional costs or microtransactions after the initial purchase.

### What platforms is Six Match available on?

The provided description does not specify the exact platforms for Six Match. However, it is described as a mobile application and mentions gamepad support, suggesting potential compatibility with various devices and gaming controllers.

### What makes Six Match different from other Match-3 games?

Six Match differentiates itself by incorporating a sliding tile puzzle element and a strict turn limit for making matches. The introduction of unique mechanics like wild-card coins, card collection, un-matchable diamonds, and coin-cages adds a layer of strategic depth not typically found in standard Match-3 titles.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2023-01-05

Added:

* New puzzle mode: Short levels where your task is to clear the board - with undo and redo buttons for your convenience.
* New UI: The help button is more "helpful" and the interface is more readable.
* New mechanic - dice coins: A tough new mechanic replaces the skulls, a swappable version of the dice blocks that demand skill to remove.
* Gamepad support - pair a gamepad with your device to play Six Match like a console game.
* A lot of small tweaks and fixes to graphics, sound, and gameplay.

Removed:

I maintain Six Match in my spare time. This makes updating the app very expensive, more so if it involves the app talking to the internet. For these reasons I have removed a number of features from the game:

* Ads.
* In-app purchases.
* Social Features (highscore, achievements).

These changes will keep Six Match working on your device for as long as possible and expedite future updates.

### 1.2 — 2018-05-31

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

This update adds GDPR compliancy: No more targeted ads and a button on the title screen that directs you to opt out of Unity's analytics (which are a part of the in-app purchase libraries).

A prompt upon death has also been added. You will be asked if you want to spend a Help to rewind to your last auto-save. This should add a layer of protection against clumsy fingers.

### 1.1 — 2018-03-30

Fixes:
Possible bug in match-id resolved.
Help button code revised.

Features:
Help button hides for 2 seconds when tapping outside.
High score on title screen.
Save-and-exit button
Fast-move disabled by default (re-enable in pause-menu).
Larger dead zone at bottom and top of screen.
Best score submitted on title-screen.
More score for consecutive blocks during cash-in.
Skulls now introduced after pink coin.
Indestructible coloured blocks (1 of each) now drop before stamp-blocks.

### 1.0 — 2018-01-12

No release notes.

## More apps by Aaron Steed

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All apps by Aaron Steed: https://appshunter.io/developer/647697142

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