# Match Four vs Gleamworks

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Match Four at none against Gleamworks's 1. Match Four also leads on ratings volume (35 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Gleamworks's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 8 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gleamworks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Match Four asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gleamworks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Match Four has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Match Four ships an update every 8 months, Gleamworks daily. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Match Four | Gleamworks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-four/id1449863835/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gleamworks/id6761354304/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 242 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ANDREY NOVIKOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/418898717) | [James Knarr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889087589) |

## What reviewers say

### Match Four

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-four/id1449863835)

A challenging puzzle game where players connect four or more same-colored blocks horizontally or vertically. Strategically place shapes to avoid filling the playfield and unlock new colors to boost your score.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop shapes, Connect four or more same-colored blocks, Form full horizontal or vertical lines, Unlock new colors for score multipliers, Prevent playfield from filling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Gleamworks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gleamworks/id6761354304)

Guide beams of colored light through an intricate grid of optical pieces by rotating mirrors, splitters, and filters. Solve logic puzzles with no timers or move limits, at your own pace. Features additive color mixing and a colorblind-friendly mode.

**Highlights:** 250 handcrafted puzzles, 6 unique piece types, Additive color mixing, No timers or move limits, Offline play, Colorblind-friendly mode

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gleamworks Ad-Free | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Match Four free?

Match Four is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Gleamworks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Match Four or Gleamworks?

Gleamworks is rated higher. Match Four averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Gleamworks averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Match Four or Gleamworks have ads?

Both Match Four and Gleamworks show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Match Four or Gleamworks?

Match Four ships an update every 8 months, and Gleamworks daily. Most recently, Match Four was updated on November 2, 2026 and Gleamworks on October 31, 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.*