Matched Elements vs Combinatoria
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Matched Elements
A puzzle game where you connect elements to form chains. Progress through six difficulty levels by strategically linking three or more elements. It's a brain-teasing challenge for players of all ages.
- Element chain building
- Rule of Five gameplay
- Six difficulty levels
- Intuitive controls
- Brain-teasing puzzles
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- Following Rule of Five basic elements. - Make chain of any three or more strong elements join any of its weak elements to make chains. - There are 6 difficulty levels from easy to very hard.
Combinatoria
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Combinatoria is a relaxing alchemy puzzle game where curiosity and logic come together. Experiment with elements, discover new combinations, and unlock unexpected results. Each interaction brings something new - sometimes obvious, sometimes surprising - encouraging exploration and creative thinking. Designed for short and long play sessions alike, Combinatoria offers a calm and focused experience without pressure, timers, or distractions. Features: - Intuitive alchemy-based gameplay - Hundreds of possible combinations to discover - Clean, minimalist design - Calm atmosphere and relaxing soundscape - Play at your own pace Whether you enjoy logical puzzles or simply love experimenting, Combinatoria invites you to explore, combine, and discover. ----- Credits: Music generated by Mubert https://mubert.com/render. ----- This app contains advertising.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Combinatoria at weekly against Matched Elements's every 3 months. Matched Elements's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Matched Elements ships an update every 3 months, Combinatoria weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Matched Elements | Combinatoria |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Duc Vu | Volodymyr Rebrov |
In-app purchases
Matched Elements
No in-app purchases
Combinatoria
No in-app purchases
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