Comparison

Clue Formula vs GlyphMatch

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

Head to head
About

Clue Formula

Engage in a 3D Mahjong puzzle game featuring IQ-test style tiles. Match selectable pairs to clear levels, with increasing difficulty as you progress. Utilize hints and shuffles to aid your gameplay and compete on leaderboards.

Highlights
  • 3D Mahjong puzzle gameplay
  • IQ-test style tiles
  • Layered 3D levels
  • Hint and shuffle options
  • Leaderboard competition
  • VoiceOver accessibility
Features
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Clue Formula is a 3D Mahjong puzzle with IQ-test style tiles and pattern-matching challenges. Your goal is to complete all levels. In each level, remove all tiles by selecting matching pairs. Not every matching tile can be selected. A tile is selectable only when it is positioned at the end of a row - when there is no neighboring tile on at least one side (left or right) within the same layer. To complete a level, you need to find matching pairs where both tiles are selectable. Each new level becomes more challenging as you advance. A hint can show all selectable matching pairs. A shuffle can rearrange the remaining tiles and help you continue the level. Key Features: 3D Mahjong Puzzle: Match selectable pairs and clear each level. IQ-Test Style Tiles: Match tiles using shapes and symbols. Layered 3D Levels: Look through rows and layers to find selectable matching pairs. Leaderboards: Complete levels and compete for a place on the leaderboards. Accessibility and Device Support: Clue Formula is fully playable with VoiceOver. Clue Formula is fully supported on Mac. Extra hints and extra shuffles are available for purchase.

About

GlyphMatch

A match-3 puzzle game that uses letters and numbers instead of colors, making it accessible to everyone. Enjoy hundreds of levels with unique boards and satisfying chain reactions. Earn star ratings for efficient play and get optional hints when needed.

Highlights
  • Letter and number-based matching
  • Hundreds of unique levels
  • Accessibility-first design
  • Satisfying cascades and haptic feedback
  • Star ratings for efficient play
  • Optional earned hints
  • Automatic light/dark mode
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GlyphMatch is a match-3 puzzle game built around letters and numbers instead of colors — so it's genuinely playable by anyone, including people who are colorblind. Swipe to swap tiles, line up three or more matching letters, and watch the chain reactions cascade across the board. As you climb through hundreds of procedurally generated levels, new letters and numbers are introduced gradually, keeping the challenge fresh without ever relying on color to tell tiles apart. FEATURES • Hundreds of levels, each with a unique board • A genuine accessibility-first design — every tile is distinguished by its letter, never just its color • Satisfying cascades, haptic feedback, and a clean, focused board • Star ratings that reward efficient play, not just clearing the level • Optional hints when you're stuck, earned through play or available as an in-app purchase • Light and dark mode, matching your device automatically Whether you're colorblind, just tired of squinting at similar shades, or simply enjoy a well-built match-3 game, GlyphMatch is built to be fun for everyone.

Screenshots

Clue Formula4 screens
GlyphMatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Clue Formula at 4 against GlyphMatch's 1. On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. Clue Formula sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and GlyphMatch sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Clue Formula against 5.0 for GlyphMatch. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clue Formula ships an update every 4 days, GlyphMatch every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Clue Formula versus GlyphMatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClue FormulaGlyphMatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerx2line.com LLCJEFFERY WAYNE WOOLDRIDGE

Customer experience

Clue Formula

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

GlyphMatch

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Clue Formula

One-time2
  • Hint$0.99
  • Shuffle$0.99
3 purchases

GlyphMatch

One-time3
  • 5 Hints$1.99
  • +5 Moves$1.99
  • 15 Hints$4.99

Questions

Is Clue Formula free?
Clue Formula is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GlyphMatch free?
GlyphMatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Clue Formula or GlyphMatch?
Clue Formula and GlyphMatch are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Clue Formula or GlyphMatch have ads?
Both Clue Formula and GlyphMatch show ads.
Which is updated more often, Clue Formula or GlyphMatch?
Clue Formula ships an update every 4 days, and GlyphMatch every 3 days. Most recently, Clue Formula was updated on October 24, 2026 and GlyphMatch on October 18, 2026.

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