Comparison

The Pipe It Up vs Match Five

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

Head to head
About

The Pipe It Up

Features
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According to statistics, the quality of the air in the city is so exceedingly low that now it affects the citizens. The factory near the city has a gas leak and the fate of the citizens is now in your hands. Do you have what it takes to save your city from getting polluted? Stop the leakage by laying the missing pipes before the time runs out and your city is doomed. You will face off a 30 level challenge where the puzzles get harder as you progress. Never give up!

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Match Five

Features
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Step into the world of Match Five, a puzzle game designed to test both your memory and quick thinking. Inside a crystal-clear cylinder, countless cute objects are waiting for you to discover. Your goal is simple but challenging: select five objects of the same shape. The twist is that you must always remember your very first choice, because every match depends on it. To help you, the first object will be highlighted with a clear red outline, guiding your selections as you progress. Stay focused and move quickly—if you manage to complete the challenge within the time limit, you will earn a special bonus reward. With its charming design and rewarding gameplay, Match Five offers a refreshing experience for puzzle lovers of all ages. Can you remember, match, and win?

Screenshots

The Pipe It Up3 screens
Match Five4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Pipe It Up at none against Match Five's 3. The Pipe It Up also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). Match Five's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 12 months). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Match Five sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. The Pipe It Up asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Pipe It Up ships an update every 12 months, Match Five weekly. The most recent releases landed on December 9, 2025 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
The Pipe It Up versus Match Five: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Pipe It UpMatch Five
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB166 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSafak YalcinkayaMatthew & Rouge

In-app purchases

None

The Pipe It Up

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Match Five

One-time3
  • Tiny Shakes$2.99
  • Shakes Pack$4.99
  • Sets$4.99

Questions

Is The Pipe It Up free?
The Pipe It Up is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Match Five free?
Match Five is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Pipe It Up or Match Five have ads?
Both The Pipe It Up and Match Five show ads.
Which is updated more often, The Pipe It Up or Match Five?
The Pipe It Up ships an update every 12 months, and Match Five weekly. Most recently, The Pipe It Up was updated on December 9, 2025 and Match Five on September 7, 2026.

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