# Match vs Mayor Match

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Match | Mayor Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-3-elements/id1161724508/reviews) | **[4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mayor-match/id1613798130/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **18K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 31.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 422 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OPENMAIGEIM, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/788446310) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-3-elements/id1161724508)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Mayor Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mayor-match/id1613798130)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mayor's Bounty 1.1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Pack 25 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Pack 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Pack 26 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Pack 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mayors Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Pack 5 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Interesting concept
- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 🚀 Lightning-fast load times

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Lost progress and rewards
- 🔍 Lack of customer support
- 💰 Aggressive monetization

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


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