# iGlyphTrainer vs Match Collector

The clearest difference is rating: Match Collector at 4.9 against iGlyphTrainer's 3.6. Match Collector also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 47%) and ratings volume (55K vs 10). iGlyphTrainer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Match Collector sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. iGlyphTrainer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Match Collector holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Match Collector has 55K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of iGlyphTrainer's written reviews are positive against 79% of Match Collector's.

iGlyphTrainer ships an update every 3 weeks, Match Collector fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iGlyphTrainer | Match Collector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iglyphtrainer-training-program-for-ingress-glyph-hacking/id1007405158/reviews) | **[4.9 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-collector/id6462309005/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **55K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **79.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 260 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tomoo Hamada](https://appshunter.io/developer/934828338) | [Staple Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454538415) |

## What reviewers say

### iGlyphTrainer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iglyphtrainer-training-program-for-ingress-glyph-hacking/id1007405158)

Practice Ingress glyph hacking with this training tool. Customize sequence length and view glyph names to improve your recall and speed. This open-source application is not affiliated with Ingress creators.

**Highlights:** Glyph hack training simulator, Customizable glyph sequence length (2-5), Display glyph names, Open source software, Not affiliated with Ingress

**In-app purchases:** none


### Match Collector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-collector/id6462309005)

Engage in a dynamic match-3 puzzle experience with a unique collection mechanic. Earn experience to unlock rare tiles and use free power-ups to overcome engaging obstacles and challenges. Enjoy commentary and assistance from an in-game character.

**Highlights:** Match-3 puzzle gameplay, Collect rare, epic, and legendary tiles, Earn experience points, Free power-ups from balloons, Obstacles like crates and glass, In-game character commentary and assistance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and cute gameplay
- 👍 Charming British narrator
- 🔒 No microtransactions or in-app purchases
- 💡 Relaxing and stress-free experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads become frequent after early levels
- 🔋 Ads interrupt gameplay too often
- 👎 Misleading advertising about ad frequency

**Reported bugs**

- Progress loss for some users
- Suggested moves appear too quickly

**Requested features**

- Option to pay for ad-free version
- More level variety and difficulty progression
- Ability to customize tile selection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iGlyphTrainer free?

iGlyphTrainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Match Collector free?

Match Collector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iGlyphTrainer or Match Collector?

Match Collector is rated higher. iGlyphTrainer averages 3.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Match Collector averages 4.9 from 55K ratings.

### Do iGlyphTrainer or Match Collector have ads?

Match Collector shows ads; iGlyphTrainer does not.

### Which is updated more often, iGlyphTrainer or Match Collector?

iGlyphTrainer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Match Collector fortnightly. Most recently, iGlyphTrainer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Match Collector on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*