Comparison

Gears Forever vs Match!t

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

Head to head
About

Gears Forever

Embark on an enchanting 3D ball-rolling platformer adventure. Explore three distinct worlds filled with imaginative challenges, gather gears, and race against the clock. Enjoy intuitive controls and high-definition steampunk graphics.

Highlights
  • 3D ball-rolling platformer
  • Explore three distinct worlds
  • Gather gears and race against time
  • Intuitive swipe controls
  • High-definition steampunk graphics
Features
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The spiritual successor to the original ball rolling App Store hit is here! Explore the enchanting realm of Gears Forever, an exquisite 3D ball-rolling platformer brimming with imaginative challenges. Accumulate points with a simple swipe of your finger. Race against the clock while gathering gears across an endless realm spread across three distinct worlds! Key Features: Embark on adventures in three distinct worlds: The Brass Menagerie, Rivers of Magma, and the Cavern of Omens. Navigate an endless realm brimming with obstacles and puzzles. Intuitive controls let you roll the ball with your finger. Enjoy high-definition Steampunk style graphics that bring the game's world to life. Connect with us: Twitter: http://twitter.com/cm_games Facebook: http://facebook.com/crescentmoongames

About

Match!t

Features
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Match!t – Your Ultimate Matching Challenge Ready for a fast-paced game that tests you with every round? In Match!t, you’ll rapidly match the right elements, tackle exciting tasks, and prove your skills in four unique game modes: 1. Me against Me (MAM) Rack up as many points as possible before your health points run out! Each new level raises the stakes. Can you keep beating your own high score? 2. Me against the World (MATW) Compete against players from around the globe and climb to the top of the global rankings. Challenge your friends and show everyone who the real Match!t champion is. 3. Me against my Brain (MAMB) Put your cognitive skills to the test. Rotating symbols, disappearing elements, and other tricks will have you sweating. Only those who react quickly and cleverly will come out on top. 4. Me against the Path (MATP) Embark on an exhilarating path filled with ever-changing obstacles. Speed and precision are key to overcoming every hurdle and unlocking new routes. Why You’ll Love Match!t • Fast, intuitive gameplay: Spot the right pairs in a flash and boost your combo score. • Hours of fun: Different modes, increasing challenges, and intense duels offer long-lasting motivation. • Global competition: Compete with players worldwide and conquer the leaderboards. • Regular updates & events: Look forward to fresh content, thrilling weekend events, and exclusive rewards. What are you waiting for? Download Match!t now and discover if you’ve got what it takes to become the ultimate champion!

Screenshots

Gears Forever4 screens
Match!t4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Match!t at none against Gears Forever's 6. Match!t also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). Gears Forever's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). On price 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. Gears Forever sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Match!t asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gears Forever ships an update every 9 days, Match!t every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Gears Forever versus Match!t: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGears ForeverMatch!t
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size209 MB35 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCrescent Moon Games LLCMarkus Elias

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Gears Forever

One-time6
  • 500 gears$0.99
  • 5 Extra Lives$0.99
  • 1500 Gears$1.99
Show 3 more
  • Remove ads$2.99
  • Unlock all levels$4.99
  • Unlock all balls$6.99
None

Match!t

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gears Forever free?
Gears Forever is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Match!t free?
Match!t is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gears Forever or Match!t have ads?
Gears Forever shows ads; Match!t does not.
Which is updated more often, Gears Forever or Match!t?
Gears Forever ships an update every 9 days, and Match!t every 3 days. Most recently, Gears Forever was updated on November 3, 2026 and Match!t on October 30, 2026.

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