Stack and Match vs Matched & Merged
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stack and Match
A fun and easy-to-learn strategy game with simple rules. Match three discs of the same color horizontally, vertically, or diagonally to win. Offers an addictive twist on a classic game, suitable for all ages.
- Simple strategy gameplay
- Easy to learn rules
- Match three discs
- Vertical, horizontal, diagonal wins
- Addictive twist on classic game
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For anyone who is a fan of simple strategy games. Stack and Match is fun to play and easy to learn, perfect for all ages. An addictive twist on the classic Tic-Tac-Toe. The rules are simple, Stack and Match 3 discs of the same color next to each other vertically, horizontally or diagonally to win.
Matched & Merged
A relaxing block puzzle game where you merge colorful dice blocks to create larger ones and trigger explosive clears. Enjoy a fresh take on classic puzzle mechanics.
- Merge same color and number dice blocks
- Create super dice for explosive clears
- Utilize helpful in-game items
- Relaxing block puzzle gameplay
- Inspired by 1010 and 2048
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Matched & Merged is a calm puzzle about planning ahead. Place shapes on the board; three or more of the same shape that touch merge into the next one: Triangle, Square, Pentagon, Hexagon, Octagon, Circle and finally the gold Star. PLAN THREE PIECES AHEAD The queue under the board shows the next three pieces, so you can set up a merge before its piece arrives. Some pieces come as a pair; tap the pair to turn it before you place it. GOALS THAT PAY OUT There is always a goal on the card at the top of the board: make a Hexagon, score 250 points, place 40 pieces, make two merges in one move. Complete it to earn coins, and the next goal appears. Your place in the goals is kept between games. UNDO A MOVE Take back your last placement up to three times a game, for free. Spend coins to discard a piece you cannot use. CHAINS AND STAR BURSTS One placement can set off a chain of merges, each one bigger than the last. Three Stars make a Star burst that clears every tile around it. ALSO - No timer and no lives: play at your own pace. - Continue a game right where you left it. - A summary after every game: highest shape, merges, longest chain, pieces placed and coins earned. - Clear, high-contrast shapes you can tell apart by their outline, not only by color. - Levels, a Game Center leaderboard, and a score you can share with friends. - Plays offline. Matched & Merged is free to play and supported by ads. A one-time purchase removes the ads.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stack and Match at none against Matched & Merged's 1. Stack and Match also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 99 months). Matched & Merged's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (19 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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. Matched & Merged sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stack and Match asks for nothing beyond the download.
Matched & Merged holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Matched & Merged has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Stack and Match ships an update every 3 weeks, Matched & Merged every 99 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stack and Match | Matched & Merged |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) | 4.8 (19 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 19 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 99 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Megabyte Software Inc. | Thang Vu |
Customer experience
Stack and Match
Matched & Merged
In-app purchases
Stack and Match
No in-app purchases
Matched & Merged
- Remove Ads$8.99
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