# SWAP The Matrix vs Shuffleboard Challenge

SWAP The Matrix and Shuffleboard Challenge both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of SWAP The Matrix's written reviews are positive against 22% of Shuffleboard Challenge's. Shuffleboard Challenge's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 41 months) and ratings volume (14K vs 16). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SWAP The Matrix sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shuffleboard Challenge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shuffleboard Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shuffleboard Challenge has 14K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of SWAP The Matrix's written reviews are positive against 22% of Shuffleboard Challenge's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SWAP The Matrix ships an update every 41 months, Shuffleboard Challenge every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SWAP The Matrix | Shuffleboard Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swap-the-matrix/id365717056/reviews) | **[4.5 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuffleboard-challenge/id6474665084/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 21.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 41 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 405 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sailendu Behera](https://appshunter.io/developer/705287622) | [Fun Games Teknoloji Limited Şirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820934680) |

## What reviewers say

### SWAP The Matrix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swap-the-matrix/id365717056)

Engage in a strategic puzzle game where the goal is to turn off all the lights. Tap a light to toggle its state and affect adjacent lights. Offers over 150 levels with increasing difficulty and special challenge modes.

**Highlights:** Over 150 levels, 16 Challenge Levels, 6 Themes, Strategic gameplay, Increasing difficulty

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### Shuffleboard Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuffleboard-challenge/id6474665084)

Experience the thrill of indoor shuffleboard with a competitive 2-player game. Aim to score points by landing disks in zones, but beware of falling off the board. Enjoy realistic physics, strategic gameplay, and various environments.

**Highlights:** 2-Player Showdown, Strategic Scoring Zones, Realistic Physics and Controls, Skill-Based Gameplay, Multi-Round Tournaments, Offline and Online Modes, Achievements and Leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 🎮 Great graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🛑 Lack of multiplayer
- 🤔 Unrealistic gameplay mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes on daily reward
- Progression issues after reinstalling

**Requested features**

- Add side-to-side puck movement
- Implement sudden death tie-breakers
- Remove repetitive swipe instructions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SWAP The Matrix free?

SWAP The Matrix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shuffleboard Challenge free?

Shuffleboard Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SWAP The Matrix or Shuffleboard Challenge?

Shuffleboard Challenge is rated higher. SWAP The Matrix averages 4.4 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Shuffleboard Challenge averages 4.5 from 14K ratings.

### Do SWAP The Matrix or Shuffleboard Challenge have ads?

Both SWAP The Matrix and Shuffleboard Challenge show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SWAP The Matrix or Shuffleboard Challenge?

SWAP The Matrix ships an update every 41 months, and Shuffleboard Challenge every 4 weeks. Most recently, SWAP The Matrix was updated on November 1, 2026 and Shuffleboard Challenge on November 10, 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.*