Swop! vs Match Collector
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Swop!
This action puzzle game combines fast-paced survival with a 2D grid-based challenge. Players must simultaneously navigate two layered mazes by tapping to switch between them. Experience a novel puzzle gameplay with this unique title.
- Dual-layered maze navigation
- Simultaneous gameplay
- Endless survival mode
- 2D grid-based puzzles
- Tap-to-swap mechanic
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Swop! is a unique action puzzle game merging fast-paced endless survival with a 2D grid based puzzle. Simultaneously navigate through two layered mazes by tapping to swap between each maze. Download Swop! today to experience a new type of puzzle game!
Match Collector
Engage in a vibrant match-3 puzzle adventure where you collect unique tiles and overcome challenging obstacles. Earn experience to unlock rare collectibles and utilize free power-ups to enhance your gameplay. Enjoy charming commentary and assistance from a helpful narrator.
- Match-3 gameplay
- Tile collection system
- Unlockable rare tiles
- Free power-ups
- Obstacles and challenges
- Narrator commentary and assistance
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Welcome to Match Collector, the ultimate match-3 and collect-a-thon experience! Match, pop, and collect-- experience fun, enriching challenges in a dynamic environment filled with objectives and unlockables! ◆ The Collection This is what we think you'll enjoy the most. As you play, earn experience points to unlock Rare, Epic, or even Legendary tiles. Then match with them in your very next game! ◆ FREE Power-ups Receive delightful power-ups encapsulated in fun balloons that may float your way. Pop to unlock and effortlessly overcome challenges in the game. ◆ Obstacles & Challenges Navigate your way through crates, mini capsule machines, and glass to add just the right dose of challenge to keep you entertained. ◆ The Curator Hear delightful commentary and witness charming reactions to your gameplay. The Curator may even assist you when you get stuck!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Match Collector at every 3 weeks against Swop!'s every 17 months. Match Collector also leads on ratings volume (55K vs 24) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Swop!'s advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 80%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Swop! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Match Collector sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Swop! against 4.9 for Match Collector. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Match Collector has 55K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Swop!'s written reviews are positive against 80% of Match Collector's.
Swop! ships an update every 17 months, Match Collector every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swop! | Match Collector |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (24 ratings) | 4.9 (55K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews — better | 80.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 24 | 55K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 261 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | John M. Maroli | Staple Games |
Customer experience
Swop!
Match Collector
Bugs and requests
Swop!
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Match Collector
Reported bugs
2 issues- Progress loss for some users
- Suggested moves appear too quickly
Requested features
3 requests- Option to pay for ad-free version
- More level variety and difficulty progression
- Ability to customize tile selection
In-app purchases
Swop!
- Ad Removal$0.99
Match Collector
- Remove Ads$4.99
- Premium Pack$8.99
Questions
Is Swop! free?
Is Match Collector free?
Which has better reviews, Swop! or Match Collector?
Do Swop! or Match Collector have ads?
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