Columns vs Waste Monsters
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Columns
A remake of the classic "Columns" game where you align falling jewels of the same color to form lines of three or more. Clear as many jewels as possible across various play modes. Features GameCenter integration and innovative controls.
- Match falling jewels
- Form lines of 3+ same-colored jewels
- Vertical, horizontal, and diagonal matching
- Four play modes
- GameCenter integration
- Easy controls
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Remake of classic "Columns" game. Manipulate falling columns to form vertical, horizontal, or diagonal lines of 3 or more of diamonds of the same color. Try to clear as many diamonds as possible. * FEATURES: - Four different play modes. - GameCenter integration. - Easy and innovative controls. Privacy policy: https://akatek.biz/apps/columns/privacy_policy Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
Waste Monsters
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To achieve the objective of helping the world become cleaner and reduce the amount of waste, you can choose one of the Greengers and play Waste Monsters too. This game features three progressive levels, each packed with 15 questions. You must achieve at least 12 correct answers to level up. As a result, you not only clean the environment in the game and evolve your characters but also continuously learn. As an educational game, Waste Monsters is available in Armenian, English, Polish, and Albanian. In support of the efforts of the municipalities of Yerevan, Warsaw, Tirana the game is designed to teach kids aged 11-14 about the importance of waste management and environmental responsibility. It combines fun games with helpful lessons, making learning about the environment engaging and interactive. In Waste Monsters, players face a series of challenges, including different questions or exciting puzzles that help them explore different waste management scenarios. This is a complementary to formal education the youth receive at their schools. Join Waste Monsters today and start on a journey to save the planet, one question at a time!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Waste Monsters at none against Columns's shown. Columns's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Columns ships an update every 6 days, Waste Monsters every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Columns | Waste Monsters |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (833 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 833 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AkaTek LLC | Deem Communications LLC |
Bugs and requests
Columns
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on certain devices
- Freezing and performance issues
- Unresponsive controls
Requested features
4 requests- Difficulty settings
- More gem variations
- Blitz/countdown game modes
- Full-screen mode
Waste Monsters
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Columns
No in-app purchases
Waste Monsters
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Columns free?
Is Waste Monsters free?
Do Columns or Waste Monsters have ads?
Which is updated more often, Columns or Waste Monsters?
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