# Smart Matches ~ Puzzle Games — The Classic Matchsticks Game

> Classic matchstick puzzle game for logic and problem-solving. (iPhone/iPad app by Smart Games Studios.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-matches-puzzle-games/id1115245945 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Smart Games Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1095357835)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Family, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 46 App Store ratings · 353 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Norwegian Bokmål, European Portuguese and 5 more
- Released: 2017-03-08
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-matches-puzzle-games/id1115245945/reviews.md

## What is Smart Matches ~ Puzzle Games?

Keep your mind active with this classic matches game!
 
The rules are simple: you must create triangles, squares or fix simple equations by adding, moving or removing matches.
 
Hundreds of challenging levels are waiting for you. Play now!

## Key features

- Add, move, or remove matches
- Create triangles and squares
- Fix simple equations
- Hundreds of challenging levels
- Classic puzzle gameplay

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 18 hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 40 hints | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 hints | $19.99 | one-time |
| 300 hints | $39.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Smart Matches ~ Puzzle Games?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🤩 Excellent brain exercise
- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 🧠 Develops logical thinking
- 😊 Relaxing and enjoyable
- 🕰️ Good time-killer

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 💸 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🤔 Some levels are illogical or unsolvable

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Certain levels have errors or are unsolvable
- Game crashes after watching ads

**Most requested features**

- More challenging levels
- Option to disable ads
- Ability to save progress

## Recent user reviews (10 of 353)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-matches-puzzle-games/id1115245945/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Спички

*2026-08-06*

Очень хорошая игра!Теперь и спички детям не надо давать!

### 5/5 — Зацепило

*2026-05-15*

Интересно… увлекательно… развивает трехмерное мышление… оставляет хорошее впечатление… улучшает настроение…

### 5/5 — Excelente

*2025-06-18*

Ótimo jogo para raciocínio

### 5/5 — Divertente e sfidante

*2024-12-09, version 1.2*

Mi è piaciuto molto

### 5/5 — まる

*2024-04-19*

頭が柔らかくなる

### 5/5 — Спички

*2024-01-30*

Класс

### 3/5 — Pack 3 Level 5 Unsolvable

*2023-12-03, version 1.2*

I think pack 3 stage 5 is unsolvable, please check and update

### 4/5 — 面白かった。

*2023-11-11*

楽しめました。ありがとう😊

### 5/5 — Costruttiva

*2023-10-14, version 1.2*

Fa rilassare e nello stesso tempo tiene allenata la mente.. veramente bella

### 2/5 — Достала глупость создателей

*2023-10-04*

В каждом примерно пятом  задании ошибка. Программа принимает только один вариант решения и, видимо, не случайно, это принуждает к покупке подсказок. Сношу к лешему, это неуважение к пользователю

## Frequently asked questions about Smart Matches ~ Puzzle Games

### What is Smart Matches?

Smart Matches is a classic puzzle game where players use logic to manipulate matches. The goal is to create specific shapes like triangles and squares, or to correct simple mathematical equations by adding, moving, or removing matches.

### What are the main features of this puzzle game?

The game features a core mechanic of adding, moving, or removing matches to solve puzzles. Players can create geometric shapes such as triangles and squares, and also fix simple equations. It offers hundreds of challenging levels to keep players engaged.

### How is Smart Matches monetized?

The application is free to download and play, with the option for in-app purchases. This means players can enjoy the core game for free but may have the opportunity to buy additional content or features within the app.

### What kind of puzzles can I expect in Smart Matches?

You can expect a variety of logic-based puzzles centered around manipulating matches. These include forming geometric shapes like triangles and squares, as well as solving simple arithmetic equations by rearranging the matches. The game offers hundreds of levels with increasing difficulty.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.2 — 2017-10-18

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

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.1 — 2017-03-08

- 20 new levels
- Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.0.1 — 2016-06-06

Fixes and improvements

### 1.0 — 2016-05-30

No release notes.

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All apps by Smart Games Studios: https://appshunter.io/developer/1095357835

## Related topics

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