Comparison

MatchUp vs FocusPlay

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

Head to head
About

MatchUp

An addictive matching game designed to sharpen your memory and cognitive skills. Test your ability to match numbers, letters, colors, and creatures across increasingly challenging levels. Fun for the whole family, it's a great way to train your brain.

Highlights
  • Match 2, 3, or 4 tiles
  • Increasing difficulty levels
  • Match numbers, letters, colors, creatures
  • Brain training for memory
  • Improve cognitive ability
  • Beat highest score
Features
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• Addictive match 2, 3 or 4 game! • Increasing levels of difficulty • Multiple levels on each grid • Match Numbers, Letters, Colours and Creatures • Brain training to keep your memory sharp • Improve cognitive ability • Can you beat your highest score? • Great for all the family! How to Play • Tap a tile to turn it over and remember what you see. • Keep tapping to match the number of tiles selected • Once matched they are cleared • Keep matching tiles until all tiles cleared from the board

About

FocusPlay

Engage in 37 science-based mini-games designed to improve cognitive skills like focus, memory, and impulse control. Progress through 25 levels in each game and compete on leaderboards. Available in 8 languages.

Highlights
  • 37 cognitive training mini-games
  • Science-based game design
  • 25 levels per game
  • Global leaderboards
  • 8 language options
  • Ad-free premium experience
Features
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FocusPlay is an app designed for ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) with 37 mini-games that train your cognitive skills. A few minutes a day is enough. 37 CAREFULLY DESIGNED GAMES • Focus Hunt · Sequence Recall · Stop/Go · Rule Switch • Reaction Time · Stroop · Number Order · Match Pairs • Math · Odd One Out · N-Back · Color Sequence • Anti-Saccade · Counting · Pattern Grid · What's Next • Rhythm · Speed Tap · Color Match · Breathing SCIENCE-BASED Inspired by cognitive tests like Go/No-Go, Stroop, and task-switching. Trains focus, working recall, impulse control, and cognitive flexibility. 25 LEVELS IN EACH GAME Automatically advance to the next level when you clear one. Compare yourself with other players on the leaderboard. 8 LANGUAGES Turkish, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese. Switch anytime from within the app. PREMIUM BENEFITS • All 25 levels unlocked • Ad-free experience • Subscription or one-time Lifetime purchase IMPORTANT NOTE FocusPlay is not a substitute for medical treatment or advice. Always consult a healthcare professional for ADHD-related concerns. Privacy Policy: https://maakdeniz.github.io/focusplay/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://maakdeniz.github.io/focusplay/terms.html

Screenshots

MatchUp4 screens
FocusPlay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FocusPlay at 5.0 against MatchUp's 4.3. FocusPlay also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). MatchUp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FocusPlay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MatchUp asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FocusPlay holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of MatchUp's written reviews are positive against 100% of FocusPlay's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MatchUp ships an update every 2 months, FocusPlay weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MatchUp versus FocusPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatchUpFocusPlay
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMole Software LimitedMehmet Abdulkadir Akdeniz

Customer experience

MatchUp

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

FocusPlay

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MatchUp

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

FocusPlay

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • FocusPlay Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is MatchUp free?
MatchUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FocusPlay free?
FocusPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MatchUp or FocusPlay?
FocusPlay is rated higher. MatchUp averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while FocusPlay averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do MatchUp or FocusPlay have ads?
Both MatchUp and FocusPlay show ads.
Which is updated more often, MatchUp or FocusPlay?
MatchUp ships an update every 2 months, and FocusPlay weekly. Most recently, MatchUp was updated on October 24, 2026 and FocusPlay on October 24, 2026.

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