# Match vs Elemental Merge Game

The clearest difference is ads: Match at none against Elemental Merge Game's shown. Match also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Elemental Merge Game's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (2K vs 15). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Match sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Elemental Merge Game sells 10 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 4.6 for Elemental Merge Game. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elemental Merge Game has 2K 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 64% of Elemental Merge Game's.

Match ships an update every 25 months, Elemental Merge Game every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Match | Elemental Merge Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-3-elements/id1161724508/reviews) | [4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elemental-merge-game/id6753741421/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 64.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 316 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OPENMAIGEIM, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/788446310) | [Gamify Studio FZ-LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770719658) |

## 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 |


### Elemental Merge Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elemental-merge-game/id6753741421)

Merge characters to create powerful heroes and engage in thrilling battles. Use coins to unlock and upgrade your team, strategically merging to defeat opponents and earn rewards. Enjoy smooth gameplay and exciting combat where every merge contributes to victory.

**Highlights:** Merge characters to create stronger heroes, Engage in thrilling battles, Unlock and upgrade new characters, Defeat opponents to win rewards, Simple controls and smooth gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3500 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5000 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads + 3000 coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 19000 coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 34000 Coins | $11.99 | one-time |
| 60,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Match free?

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

### Is Elemental Merge Game free?

Elemental Merge Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Match or Elemental Merge Game?

Match and Elemental Merge Game are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 15 and 2K ratings respectively.

### Do Match or Elemental Merge Game have ads?

Elemental Merge Game shows ads; Match does not.

### Which is updated more often, Match or Elemental Merge Game?

Match ships an update every 25 months, and Elemental Merge Game every 9 days. Most recently, Match was updated on September 10, 2026 and Elemental Merge Game 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.*