# Penrose vs Dazzly Match

The clearest difference is price: Dazzly Match at Free against Penrose's $0.99. Dazzly Match also leads on ratings volume (4.1K vs 33) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Penrose's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Dazzly Match is free to download; Penrose costs $0.99 up front. Dazzly Match sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Penrose asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dazzly Match holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dazzly Match has 4.1K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of Penrose's written reviews are positive against 62% of Dazzly Match's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Penrose | Dazzly Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penrose/id1516904436/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dazzly-match-diamond-sort/id6443410197/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **4.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.0% of reviews** | 62.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#121** | — |
| Size | 119 MB | 398 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [doublespeak games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050503140) | [GEODE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1003169113) |

## What reviewers say

### Penrose

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penrose/id1516904436)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Experience a unique non-linear narrative where you can scroll forward and backward through an evolving story. Manipulate the environment and explore all possibilities to uncover a central mystery.

**Highlights:** Non-linear narrative, Scrollable story, Environmental manipulation, Explore possibilities, Unravel mystery

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dazzly Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dazzly-match-diamond-sort/id6443410197)

Engage in a captivating gem sorting puzzle game. Match, sort, and learn about hundreds of precious stones. Discover their history, origin, and symbolism while organizing your gem tray and collecting special gems to unlock new game modes.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of gems to sort and match, Learn gem history, origin, and symbolism, Daily gem trays and themes, Collect Special Gems to unlock modes, Sort by shape, size, color, and type, Save progress across devices

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dazzly Match Premium – Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Dazzly Match Premium – Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Dazzly Match Premium – Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Dazzly Match Premium – Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Dazzly Match Premium – Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Dazzly Match Premium – Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Remove ads! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads! | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads! | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Beautiful, realistic gem visuals
- 🎶 Satisfying sound effects
- 🧠 Informative gem facts
- 🕹️ Relaxing, addictive gameplay
- ✨ Dazzling, visually appealing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Excessive ads, especially between levels
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Occasional audio glitches and bugs
- 🔒 Lack of control over game progression

**Reported bugs**

- Music and sound effects glitching out
- Freezing or crashing when viewing ads
- Inability to replay previously completed levels

**Requested features**

- Ability to select specific game modes
- Option to permanently remove ads for a one-time fee
- Sandbox mode to freely play with collected gems
- More variety in gameplay and level types


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Penrose free?

Penrose costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dazzly Match free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Penrose or Dazzly Match?

Dazzly Match is rated higher. Penrose averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Dazzly Match averages 4.8 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do Penrose or Dazzly Match have ads?

Dazzly Match shows ads; Penrose does not.

### Which is updated more often, Penrose or Dazzly Match?

Penrose ships an update fortnightly, and Dazzly Match fortnightly. Most recently, Penrose was updated on November 7, 2026 and Dazzly Match on November 7, 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.*