# SameGame vs Marbles Plus

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SameGame at none against Marbles Plus's 1. SameGame also leads on ratings volume (48 vs 7) and device support (4 vs 2). Marbles Plus's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Marbles Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SameGame asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for SameGame against 4.4 for Marbles Plus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SameGame has 48 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of SameGame's written reviews are positive against 60% of Marbles Plus's.

SameGame ships an update every 8 months, Marbles Plus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SameGame | Marbles Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samegame/id286133546/reviews) | **[4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marbles-plus/id346479909/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steven Troughton-Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/286133549) | [Serpensoft Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/321979768) |

## What reviewers say

### SameGame

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samegame/id286133546)

Clear large areas of same-colored gems to achieve the highest score. Progress through increasingly challenging levels in this classic puzzle game. Customize your experience with ambient music or play with shapes instead of colors.

**Highlights:** Clear same-colored gems, Achieve high scores, Progress through levels, Ambient background music, Play with shapes

**In-app purchases:** none


### Marbles Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marbles-plus/id346479909)

This classic puzzle game challenges you to clear a field of colored balls by tapping groups of two or more of the same color. Earn more points by popping larger groups. Explore four distinct game modes for varied gameplay experiences.

**Highlights:** Clear colored balls, Tap groups of same-colored balls, Score points based on group size, Four game modes: Basic, Shift, Nonstop, Combo, Classic puzzle gameplay

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SameGame free?

SameGame is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Marbles Plus free?

Marbles Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SameGame or Marbles Plus?

Marbles Plus is rated higher. SameGame averages 4.3 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Marbles Plus averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do SameGame or Marbles Plus have ads?

Neither SameGame nor Marbles Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SameGame or Marbles Plus?

SameGame ships an update every 8 months, and Marbles Plus every 2 months. Most recently, SameGame was updated on October 27, 2026 and Marbles Plus on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*