Comparison

Matman vs Spark Mk1

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

Head to head
About

Matman

Engage in fast-paced pixelated wrestling matches without training. Choose from unique heroes with special abilities and battle in various locations to become the ultimate wrestling champion.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced combat
  • Unlockable heroes
  • Unique character abilities
  • Multiple fighting locations
  • Pixel art graphics
Features
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No time to explain, no time to train - just get into the ring and show’em who’s the Wrestling King! Be lightning-fast as Zeus, lethal as Deadly Knight, icy as Yetii or fatally loveable as Bell. Fight in different locations, unlock all heroes with unique abilities and become the speediest puncher of all time!

About

Spark Mk1

Engage in a fast-paced action game where you infiltrate a corporation's network to save the world. Navigate system defenses using on-screen or tilt controls, master levels through replay, and compete on leaderboards. Unlock the full game to experience all levels and boss fights.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced non-stop action
  • On-screen D-Pad or tilt controls
  • Full story mode
  • Challenge mode with score multipliers
  • Game Center support
  • Leaderboards and achievements
Features
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It’s time for something new! Infiltrate the Evil Corporation's network and save the world from catastrophe in this fast paced non-stop action game that will challenge your reflexes and memory. Use the on screen D-Pad or customizable tilt controls to navigate past system defenses. Spark MK1 features a full story mode and a challenge mode. BASICS Once the level starts the player cannot stop. Maneuver your way past enemies and obstacles and reach the exit. Start with the maximum score and lose points with every hit. STORY MODE Choose your difficulty and embark on an adventure to rescue the planet from the Evil Corporation. Every level completed in story mode is unlocked for challenge mode. The cut scenes feature 8 bit pixel art graphics. CHALLENGE MODE Replay every level with the ability to increase your score multiplier by adjusting your stats including health, shields, weapon, time, speed, and difficulty. Show the world your gamer skills and climb the leaderboards by adjusting your stats to ridiculously low levels! DIFFICULTY This game is difficult on purpose. You can beat every level with a low score but you will need to harness your gamer skills to get the ultimate leaderboard score. Levels are mastered by replaying them and learning how to navigate past the enemies and obstacles. Some enemies are predictable but some are random, testing your reflexes… FEATURES • Use the onscreen D-Pad or customizable tilt controls • Fast paced non-stop action • Game Center support • Awesome soundtrack • Leaderboards • Achievements • Captivating story IN-APP PURCHASES The first 10 levels and first boss fight are free. Unlock the game to get all 100 levels and 10 boss fights and defeat the Evil Corporation!

Screenshots

Matman4 screens
Spark Mk14 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Spark Mk1 at none against Matman's shown. Spark Mk1 also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 26 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 2). 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. Matman sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Spark Mk1 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 — 5.0 for Matman against 5.0 for Spark Mk1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Matman ships an update every 26 months, Spark Mk1 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Matman versus Spark Mk1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatmanSpark Mk1
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings27 — better
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB75 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperHappymagenta UABZylos Games LLC

Customer experience

Matman

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Spark Mk1

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Matman

One-time5
  • Hero bell$0.99
  • Coins$0.99
  • Remove all ads$1.99
Show 2 more
  • Unlock all heroes$2.99
  • Unlock all heroes & remove ads$3.99
1 purchases

Spark Mk1

One-time1
  • Unlock Game$1.99

Questions

Is Matman free?
Matman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spark Mk1 free?
Spark Mk1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Matman or Spark Mk1?
Matman and Spark Mk1 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 7 ratings respectively.
Do Matman or Spark Mk1 have ads?
Matman shows ads; Spark Mk1 does not.
Which is updated more often, Matman or Spark Mk1?
Matman ships an update every 26 months, and Spark Mk1 every 2 months. Most recently, Matman was updated on October 3, 2026 and Spark Mk1 on October 15, 2026.

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