# Match Solitaire™ vs Monster Mixes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Monster Mixes at none against Match Solitaire™'s 19. Monster Mixes also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Match Solitaire™'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Match Solitaire™ sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Monster Mixes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Monster Mixes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Match Solitaire™ has 2.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Match Solitaire™ ships an update every 4 days, Monster Mixes every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Match Solitaire™ | Monster Mixes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-solitaire/id1453298533/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-mixes/id6743767714/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 78.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 273 MB | 312 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hot Chai Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/569421435) | [Adknown](https://appshunter.io/developer/1243054661) |

## What reviewers say

### Match Solitaire™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-solitaire/id1453298533)

This card game blends classic Solitaire with Match 3 mechanics. Strategically stack cards to make 3-of-a-kind matches and solve increasingly challenging puzzles. Unlock animated characters and compete in daily and weekly events.

**Highlights:** Classic Solitaire and Match 3 blend, Strategic card stacking, 3-of-a-kind matching, Thousands of levels and unique puzzles, Unlockable animated characters, Daily Challenge and Weekly Team Event, Hint system

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 150 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Relax Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Relax Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stretch Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1 000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Warm-Up Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2 000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Workout Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Endurance Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Overload Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Unique and attractive design
- 🧠 Challenging yet satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and casual experience
- 🎉 Addictive and fun
- 💰 Fair monetization with optional ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty spikes can be frustrating
- 💰 Slow coin earning rate for power-ups
- 🔊 Ads play even with phone on silent
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Lack of clear tutorial or explanations

**Reported bugs**

- Levels randomly resetting to earlier stages
- Inability to redo moves after using power-ups

**Requested features**

- Ability to replay past levels
- Option to disable animations
- Improved accessibility for players with disabilities
- Cloud save functionality


### Monster Mixes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-mixes/id6743767714)

Mix and match colors to create unique looks for monstrous clients under time pressure. This game challenges your creativity and speed with vibrant color blending and fun gameplay.

**Highlights:** Blend and apply vibrant colors, Race against the clock, Catch correct colors quickly, Combine colors for new effects, Monster makeover challenges

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Match Solitaire™ free?

Match Solitaire™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Monster Mixes free?

Monster Mixes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Match Solitaire™ or Monster Mixes?

Monster Mixes is rated higher. Match Solitaire™ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Monster Mixes averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Match Solitaire™ or Monster Mixes have ads?

Both Match Solitaire™ and Monster Mixes show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Match Solitaire™ or Monster Mixes?

Match Solitaire™ ships an update every 4 days, and Monster Mixes every 3 months. Most recently, Match Solitaire™ was updated on September 16, 2026 and Monster Mixes on September 12, 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.*