# Match Attack! vs Luminosus

The clearest difference is price: Match Attack! at Free against Luminosus's $0.29. Match Attack! also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Luminosus's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Match Attack! is free to download; Luminosus costs $0.29 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Luminosus holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Match Attack!'s written reviews are positive against 71% of Luminosus's.

Match Attack! ships an update every 3 weeks, Luminosus fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Match Attack! | Luminosus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.29 |
| Rating | [4.2 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-attack/id1484914890/reviews) | **[4.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luminosus/id1663682339/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Paid |
| Size | 26 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrey Spencer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1069663412) | [Short Circuit Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681849083) |

## What reviewers say

### Match Attack!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-attack/id1484914890)

A fast-paced puzzle game combining match-3 mechanics with rising Tetris-style gameplay. Strategize to clear the board as it fills, facing increasing challenges with special blocks. Offers multiple modes for varied player experiences.

**Highlights:** Match-3 gameplay, Rising board mechanics, Special blocks (bombs, anchors, locks), Multiple game modes, Progressive difficulty

**In-app purchases:** none


### Luminosus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luminosus/id1663682339)

A unique puzzle game blending Tetris-style gameplay with color-matching mechanics. Plan your moves ahead to create white blocks for higher scores. Offers classic and marathon modes, leaderboards, and achievements for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Color-matching puzzle mechanics, Strategic planning ahead, Classic and Marathon modes, Global leaderboards, Achievements, Controller support, Color blind and night modes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Match Attack! free?

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

### Is Luminosus free?

Luminosus costs $0.29, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Match Attack! or Luminosus?

Luminosus is rated higher. Match Attack! averages 4.2 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Luminosus averages 4.9 from 17 ratings.

### Do Match Attack! or Luminosus have ads?

Match Attack! shows ads; Luminosus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Match Attack! or Luminosus?

Match Attack! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Luminosus fortnightly. Most recently, Match Attack! was updated on September 11, 2026 and Luminosus on September 17, 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.*