Matman vs Spark Mk1
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Fast-paced combat
- Unlockable heroes
- Unique character abilities
- Multiple fighting locations
- Pixel art graphics
Read full descriptionHide full description
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!
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.
- 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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Matman | Spark Mk1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Happymagenta UAB | Zylos Games LLC |
Customer experience
Matman
Spark Mk1
In-app purchases
Matman
- Hero bell$0.99
- Coins$0.99
- Remove all ads$1.99
Show 2 moreShow fewer
- Unlock all heroes$2.99
- Unlock all heroes & remove ads$3.99
Spark Mk1
- Unlock Game$1.99









