# Swop! vs Match Collector

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.

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 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Swop! | Match Collector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swop/id1056449302/reviews) | **[4.9 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-collector/id6462309005/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **55K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 261 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John M. Maroli](https://appshunter.io/developer/635731622) | [Staple Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454538415) |

## What reviewers say

### Swop!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swop/id1056449302)

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.

**Highlights:** Dual-layered maze navigation, Simultaneous gameplay, Endless survival mode, 2D grid-based puzzles, Tap-to-swap mechanic

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Removal | $0.99 | one-time |


### Match Collector

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

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.

**Highlights:** Match-3 gameplay, Tile collection system, Unlockable rare tiles, Free power-ups, Obstacles and challenges, Narrator 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 Swop! free?

Swop! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Match Collector free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Swop! or Match Collector?

Match Collector is rated higher. Swop! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Match Collector averages 4.9 from 55K ratings.

### Do Swop! or Match Collector have ads?

Both Swop! and Match Collector show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Swop! or Match Collector?

Swop! ships an update every 17 months, and Match Collector every 3 weeks. Most recently, Swop! was updated on November 2, 2026 and Match Collector on November 7, 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.*