Chain Blast! vs Match Collector
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chain Blast!
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Blast all the color balls and collect the number of required balls! Rules: - Click on a ball combined with 4 balls to make it blast - It will also blast the neighboring balls of the same color - Different color neighboring balls will be incremented - Collect the required number of balls - You have limited moves
Match Collector
Engage in a vibrant match-3 puzzle adventure where you collect unique tiles and overcome challenging obstacles. Earn experience to unlock rare collectibles and utilize free power-ups to enhance your gameplay. Enjoy charming commentary and assistance from a helpful narrator.
- Match-3 gameplay
- Tile collection system
- Unlockable rare tiles
- Free power-ups
- Obstacles and challenges
- Narrator commentary and assistance
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Welcome to Match Collector, the ultimate match-3 and collect-a-thon experience! Match, pop, and collect-- experience fun, enriching challenges in a dynamic environment filled with objectives and unlockables! ◆ The Collection This is what we think you'll enjoy the most. As you play, earn experience points to unlock Rare, Epic, or even Legendary tiles. Then match with them in your very next game! ◆ FREE Power-ups Receive delightful power-ups encapsulated in fun balloons that may float your way. Pop to unlock and effortlessly overcome challenges in the game. ◆ Obstacles & Challenges Navigate your way through crates, mini capsule machines, and glass to add just the right dose of challenge to keep you entertained. ◆ The Curator Hear delightful commentary and witness charming reactions to your gameplay. The Curator may even assist you when you get stuck!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chain Blast! at none against Match Collector's 2. Chain Blast! also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Match Collector sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Chain Blast! asks for nothing beyond the download.
Chain Blast! ships an update weekly, Match Collector every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chain Blast! | Match Collector |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (55K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 55K — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 115 MB | 261 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Serenico Labs | Staple Games |
Bugs and requests
Chain Blast!
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Match Collector
Reported bugs
2 issues- Progress loss for some users
- Suggested moves appear too quickly
Requested features
3 requests- Option to pay for ad-free version
- More level variety and difficulty progression
- Ability to customize tile selection
In-app purchases
Chain Blast!
No in-app purchases
Match Collector
- Remove Ads$4.99
- Premium Pack$8.99
Questions
Is Chain Blast! free?
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Do Chain Blast! or Match Collector have ads?
Which is updated more often, Chain Blast! or Match Collector?
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