Comparison

Match vs Mayor Match

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Match

A free-to-play match-3 puzzle game blending logic and strategy with over 240 levels across diverse locations. Enjoy offline play and family-friendly fun with no time limits.

Highlights
  • 240+ levels
  • 9 unique locations
  • Offline play
  • No time limits
  • Family-friendly
  • Multiple languages supported
Features
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Match-3 Elements is a super fun, free-to-play match-3 puzzle game for the whole family, and is available offline. Match 3 or more elements of the same type to remove them from the board. The game is a mix of Match-3 and chess. Logic is your most powerful weapon in this fun, wonderful game. Solve this puzzle made of 240+ levels spread over 9 different locations: Jungle, Desert, Ice Age, Volcano, Seaside, Magic Forest, Christmas Village, Candyland and Technoworld. Each element is a character with its own personality. There are 6 elements: Fire, Water, Air, Earth, Crystal and Gold. Complete all the levels and get to know them all. This game is fun for all the family - complete levels together! An excellent choice of educational puzzle game for kids. FEATURES: 240+ levels. Stunning music and sounds. 9 locations. Cool elements. Offline mode: you can play for free with no internet For smartphones and tablets New location with an unlimited number of puzzles Family-friendly NO TIME LIMITS You can close or minimize the app at any time, then pick up from where you stopped without losing any progress. MANY LANGUAGES The following languages are fully supported: • English • German • French • Spanish • Portuguese • Japanese • Korean • Italian • Russian NO INTERNET NEEDED Match-3 Elements can be played offline, which makes this colorful game a great way to kill time when you’re on the go! No WiFi - not a problem! NOTICE This game is free-to-play, but it is possible to make in-game purchases while playing. If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at support@openmygame.com. We’re always happy to hear from you. Who knows, maybe your suggestion for improving the game will make it into the next version.

About

Mayor Match

Embark on a puzzle adventure to help the Mayor rebuild the town. Solve match-3 levels, create powerful combos, and unlock exciting mini-games. Complete tasks to aid townspeople and compete with other players.

Highlights
  • Match-3 puzzle levels
  • Create power-ups and combos
  • Mini-games with different mechanics
  • Complete tasks for townspeople
  • Compete with skilled players
Features
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Welcome to our Town! Help the Mayor by breaking obstacles and beat levels. Complete tasks as you complete fantastic match 3 levels. Create power-ups by making matches and look for the most useful combination to help you pass the puzzle levels! In addition, enjoyable mini-games await you in each chapter. Come now and join the Mayor in this adventure! Mayor Match Features; • Amazing power-ups and powerful combos! • Different boosters to relax you when you feel stuck! • Lots of mini-games with different mechanics! • Help your townspeople in every chapter by completing tasks! • Complete all unique levels to compete with skilled players!

Screenshots

Match4 screens
Mayor Match4 screens

Verdict

The call

Match and Mayor Match both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Match's written reviews are positive against 31% of Mayor Match's. Match also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). Mayor Match's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (18K vs 15). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Match sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Mayor Match sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Match against 4.7 for Mayor Match. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mayor Match has 18K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Match's written reviews are positive against 31% of Mayor Match's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Match ships an update every 25 months, Mayor Match weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Match versus Mayor Match: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatchMayor Match
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (15 ratings)4.7 (18K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better31.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1518K — better
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB422 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOPENMAIGEIM, OOORollic Games

Customer experience

Match

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

Mayor Match

All ratings17,648 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews339 reviews
Positive31.3%
Neutral15.6%
Negative53.1%

Bugs and requests

Match

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Mayor Match

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezing and crashing
  • Lost progress and rewards
  • Glitches with specific levels
  • Connectivity issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to contact support
  • More levels and content updates
  • Option to disable ads
  • Improved stability and bug fixes

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Match

One-time2
  • Hint$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
11 purchases

Mayor Match

One-time11
  • Mayor's Bounty 1.1$0.99
  • Coin Pack 1$1.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
Show 8 more
  • Bundle Pack 25$2.99
  • Bundle Pack 2$3.99
  • Bundle Pack 26$4.99
  • Bundle Pack 3$5.99
  • Coin Pack 2$7.99
  • Bundle Pack 4$9.99
  • Mayors Pass$9.99
  • Bundle Pack 5$19.99

Questions

Is Match free?
Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mayor Match free?
Mayor Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Match or Mayor Match?
Mayor Match is rated higher. Match averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Mayor Match averages 4.7 from 18K ratings.
Do Match or Mayor Match have ads?
Mayor Match shows ads; Match does not.
Which is updated more often, Match or Mayor Match?
Match ships an update every 25 months, and Mayor Match weekly. Most recently, Match was updated on September 10, 2026 and Mayor Match on September 24, 2026.

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