# Project vs Unmatched

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Unmatched at 51% against Project's 0%. Unmatched also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (93 vs 5). Project's advantage is price (Free vs $7.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 15). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Project is free to download; Unmatched costs $7.99 up front. Unmatched sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Project asks for nothing beyond the download.

Unmatched holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unmatched has 93 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Project's written reviews are positive against 51% of Unmatched's.

Project ships an update every 2 weeks, Unmatched every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Project | Unmatched |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-elite-timer/id1503565195/reviews) | **[4.0 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unmatched-digital-edition/id1573747138/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **93** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **51.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#105** |
| Size | 144 MB | 410 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [CMON](https://appshunter.io/developer/981289340) | [Dire Wolf Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/815343758) |

## What reviewers say

### Project

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-elite-timer/id1503565195)

This companion app enhances the Project: ELITE board game experience with a dedicated timer for the Action Phase. It features custom soundtracks that adapt to the remaining time, escalating tension and guiding players through the game's 8 rounds.

**Highlights:** Action Phase timer, 7 adaptive soundtracks, Tracks 8 game rounds, Companion for board game

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Unmatched

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unmatched-digital-edition/id1573747138)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Engage in tactical card-driven battles between iconic characters from myth, history, and fiction. Command unique heroes and their sidekicks, utilizing distinct card decks and abilities to outmaneuver and defeat your opponents. Enjoy quick, strategic duels with deep replayability.

**Highlights:** Asymmetric hero abilities, Unique card decks per hero, Tactical maneuver and attack actions, Multiple AI difficulty levels, Online multiplayer (synchronous/asynchronous), Stunning artwork, In-game tutorial and rulebook

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Map - Yukon | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map - Soho | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map - Heorot | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map - Baskerville Manor | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Bigfoot | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Dracula | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Invisible Man | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Jekyll & Hyde | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Robin Hood | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Sherlock Holmes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Little Red | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero - Beowulf | $1.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Faithful digital adaptation of beloved board game
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visual design
- 🎭 Unique character mechanics and gameplay depth
- ⚡ Smooth performance on iPad
- 🌐 Cross-platform play support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes during gameplay
- 🐛 Multiple game-breaking bugs affecting characters
- ❌ No local pass-and-play multiplayer mode
- 👥 Lack of active online player base
- 📝 Text too small to read comfortably

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes during attacks and combat actions
- Game freezes between turns in online play
- Dracula character causes frequent crashes and loading loops
- Medusa's versatile attacks not working properly
- Alice frequently changes size incorrectly

**Requested features**

- Add local 2-player pass-and-play mode
- Release more character sets (Volume 2, Jurassic Park, Houdini & The Genie)
- Increase text size or add zoom feature for cards
- Add Russian language support
- Add Spanish language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Project free?

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

### Is Unmatched free?

Unmatched costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Project or Unmatched?

Unmatched is rated higher. Project averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Unmatched averages 4.0 from 93 ratings.

### Do Project or Unmatched have ads?

Neither Project nor Unmatched shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Project or Unmatched?

Project ships an update every 2 weeks, and Unmatched every 3 weeks. Most recently, Project was updated on October 7, 2026 and Unmatched on October 14, 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.*