Comparison

Matcha vs Molesweeper!

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Matcha

Engage your mind with a unique puzzle game that combines character matching and splitting to solve challenges. Explore over 400 levels designed to test your memory, logic, and intuition while learning Korean. This game offers an offline, ad-free, and data-privacy-focused experience.

Highlights
  • Character matching and splitting puzzles
  • Learn Korean through gameplay
  • Over 400 challenging levels
  • Offline play supported
  • No ads or in-app purchases
  • Data privacy focused
Features
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Combine, split and match characters to solve the puzzle, discovering a deeper understanding along the way. Test your memory, logic and intuition over 400 levels. Matcha has no ads, collects no data, doesn't have any micro-transactions or in app purchases, doesn't require an internet connection to play, and is appropriate for children.

About

Molesweeper!

Deduce and reveal hidden moles by tapping cells and interpreting number clues. Use strategic long-presses to mark suspicious tiles and manage your limited lives. Enjoy a classic logic puzzle with helpful power-ups and auto-save for a polished, mindful challenge.

Highlights
  • Deduce and reveal cells
  • Interpret number clues
  • Mark suspicious tiles
  • Manage lives
  • Helpful power-ups
  • Auto-save progress
  • Offline play
Features
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How to play Deduce and reveal: Single-tap cells to find hidden moles or reveal number clues. Read the clues: Numbers show how many moles are in the 8 surrounding cells—cross-reference them to pinpoint every target! Mark your path: Long-press to place an X note on suspicious tiles without spending lives. Mind your lives: Each level gives you a fixed number of lives—stay sharp, as wrong moves cost a life! Features you'll love Classic deduction with a fresh twist: A clever blend of logic puzzle and rewarding strategy. Helpful power-ups: Stuck on a tight spot? Use the Hammer to detonate a nearby mole or the Hint to highlight key deduction sources. Stress-free saving: Auto-save technology lets you pause and resume anytime without losing progress. Polished experience: Crisp visuals, intuitive controls, and smooth puzzle feedback. Play anywhere: Great for quick daily brain exercises or immersive, long puzzle sessions. Why it's special Mindful challenge: Pure deduction mechanics that sharpen your logic without feeling overwhelming. You're in control: Hints guide your reasoning instead of giving away answers, keeping the satisfaction of solving completely yours. Always accessible: Easy offline-friendly flow so you can enjoy smart puzzle-solving on your terms. Ready to test your logic and sweep every mole? Download Molesweeper now and start deducting at your own pace!

Screenshots

Matcha4 screens
Molesweeper!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Molesweeper! at Free against Matcha's $1.99. Molesweeper! also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%). Matcha's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Molesweeper! is free to download; Matcha costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Matcha holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 9 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Matcha's written reviews are positive against 100% of Molesweeper!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Matcha ships an update every 4 days, Molesweeper! every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Matcha versus Molesweeper!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatchaMolesweeper!
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better4.4 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings69 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB142 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDelphinium GamesOakever Games

Customer experience

Matcha

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

Molesweeper!

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Matcha

No in-app purchases

None

Molesweeper!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Matcha free?
Matcha costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Molesweeper! free?
Molesweeper! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Matcha or Molesweeper!?
Matcha is rated higher. Matcha averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Molesweeper! averages 4.4 from 9 ratings.
Do Matcha or Molesweeper! have ads?
Molesweeper! shows ads; Matcha does not.
Which is updated more often, Matcha or Molesweeper!?
Matcha ships an update every 4 days, and Molesweeper! every 5 days. Most recently, Matcha was updated on November 3, 2026 and Molesweeper! on November 5, 2026.

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