# Vactics vs Matexo

The clearest difference is rating: Matexo at 4.9 against Vactics's 4.0. Matexo also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 71%) and ratings volume (357 vs 56). Vactics's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vactics sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months and Matexo sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Matexo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Matexo has 357 ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Vactics's written reviews are positive against 93% of Matexo's.

Vactics ships an update every 3 weeks, Matexo every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vactics | Matexo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vactics/id1561887778/reviews) | **[4.9 (357 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matexo/id1667147197/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 56 | **357** |
| Positive reviews | 70.9% of reviews | **93.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 309 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gerard Delaney](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476170004) | [Logisk Studio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/796814064) |

## What reviewers say

### Vactics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vactics/id1561887778)

Engage in tactical, chess-like combat by building powerful mechs to battle robotic enemies. Face randomly generated challenges and fight for a better future in this strategic warfare game.

**Highlights:** Mech building, Tactical chess-like combat, Randomly generated challenges, Mech and tech upgrades, Extended campaign, Leaderboard competition

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe to Vactics Pro | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Vactics Pro | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative gameplay mechanics
- 👍 Deep tactical gameplay
- 🎨 Gorgeous art style
- 🎶 Excellent synthwave score
- ✨ Well-balanced gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High price for pro version
- 💸 Expensive subscription options
- 😩 Frustrating paywall
- ❓ Lacking tutorial explanations
- 🐌 Slow restart function

**Reported bugs**

- Combo attack bonus cancelled by heavy landing
- "Restore purchases" not working after update
- Cannot equip more than one ability
- Inconsistent combat: adjacent Vactic not hitting
- Cannot mount one tech in Chassis and one in Engine

**Requested features**

- Add more upgrades
- Add more game modes
- Add online co-op
- Add infinite wave competition
- Add diverging paths on map like FTL


### Matexo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matexo/id1667147197)

Engage in a unique math puzzle game where you reach a target value using a starting number and strategic operations. Explore hundreds of handcrafted levels with increasing difficulty and enjoy an immersive experience with beautiful visuals and a relaxing soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of hand-crafted levels, Themed level packs, Immersive visuals, Relaxing soundtrack, Improves focus and creativity, Cloud saving and achievements

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Hints | $1.49 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.49 | one-time |
| Unlock All Level Packs | $2.49 | one-time |
| Premium | $4.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Excellent for logical reasoning and mental development
- ⏱️ Great casual pastime and time-killer
- 📈 Good difficulty curve and progression
- 💡 Innovative gameplay mechanics
- 🎮 Fun and engaging math challenges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Intrusive and excessive advertisements
- 💰 Paywall for unlocking higher levels
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📺 Ad video loading issues
- ⏸️ Limited number of levels available

**Reported bugs**

- Ad videos fail to load for level unlocks
- Help feature restoration not working properly
- Ad video loading error messages

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Division operations in addition to current math operations
- Paid version option to remove ads entirely
- Better optimization for battery life


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vactics free?

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

### Is Matexo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Vactics or Matexo?

Matexo is rated higher. Vactics averages 4.0 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Matexo averages 4.9 from 357 ratings.

### Do Vactics or Matexo have ads?

Matexo shows ads; Vactics does not.

### Which is updated more often, Vactics or Matexo?

Vactics ships an update every 3 weeks, and Matexo every 2 months. Most recently, Vactics was updated on November 3, 2026 and Matexo on November 3, 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.*