Comparison

Dyslock vs Matches

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

Head to head
About

Dyslock

This logic puzzle game challenges you to crack unique codes using clues about your guesses. With over 2000 puzzles, multiple difficulty levels, and an intuitive note-taking system, it offers endless brain-training fun. Play daily challenges and compete on leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Over 2000 puzzles
  • 6 difficulty levels
  • Intuitive note-taking system
  • Play with digits, letters, colors, and more
  • Daily challenge with leaderboard
  • Intelligent hints
Features
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Can you crack the code? Dyslock is a pure logic puzzle inspired by the classic Mastermind. A secret code is hidden. Each clue shows a guess and its pegs: how many symbols are in the right place, how many are in the code but in the wrong place, and how many are not in the code at all. Compare the clues, take notes, rule out the impossible, and find the only code that fits. No guessing, no luck: every puzzle is solved by deduction. WHAT PLAYERS SAY "solid puzzle game, fantastic note taking system" (TheRedrakerbz) "gradually builds from simple to challenging and on to impossible [but not really]. Love this game" (David Runyon) "Love this, have been playing it for a while now and it keeps testing me!" (Aperson0n1ine) FEATURES - 2,800+ puzzles in 6 difficulty levels, from Beginner to Master - Codes from 2 to 6 symbols - A playable tutorial: the detective chick teaches you the rules in one minute - Notes on the board: mark what you know, rule out the rest - Hints that explain: the chick shows the next logical step and tells you why - A new case every day: one puzzle, the fastest time wins. Daily leaderboard, final ranking of the day before, and your personal record - Play with digits, letters, colors, animals, runes, smileys and many more symbol sets to collect More than 300 puzzles are free. A single purchase unlocks all the others and removes the ads. Ready, detective?

About

Matches

Features
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Matches - LG is a simple strategy game where every move matters. There are 21 matches on the table. Players take turns removing one, two, or three matches. The rules are easy to learn, but winning requires the right strategy – whoever takes the last match loses. Play against the computer or challenge a friend and compete together on the same device. Quick rounds make the game perfect for a short break or a longer series of matches. MAIN FEATURES • single-player mode against the computer • two-player mode on one device • simple rules with strategic decisions • quick and exciting rounds • clear and intuitive controls • Czech and English localization • support for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV • no registration or internet connection required Plan every move, leave the last match to your opponent, and claim victory!

Screenshots

Dyslock4 screens
Matches3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Matches at none against Dyslock's 3. Matches also leads on ads (none vs shown). Dyslock's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence 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. Dyslock sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Matches asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dyslock ships an update every 5 weeks, Matches every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dyslock versus Matches: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDyslockMatches
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (72 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings72 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDysphasionMARTIN STANEK

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Dyslock

One-time3
  • Remove ads$1.99
  • unlock all levels$2.99
  • Full game$3.99
None

Matches

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dyslock free?
Dyslock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Matches free?
Matches is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dyslock or Matches have ads?
Dyslock shows ads; Matches does not.
Which is updated more often, Dyslock or Matches?
Dyslock ships an update every 5 weeks, and Matches every 6 weeks. Most recently, Dyslock was updated on November 3, 2026 and Matches on October 31, 2026.

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