Comparison

Prize Claw vs Squishmallows Match

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

Head to head
About

Prize Claw

Experience the thrill of arcade claw machines on your mobile device. Maneuver the claw to grab a variety of prizes, collect coins and gems, and trade them for bonuses. Upgrade your claw, unlock new powers, and complete challenging missions to expand your collection.

Highlights
  • Collect over 60 unique prizes
  • Multiple machines with different prizes and powers
  • Complete machine-specific puzzles
  • 3D graphics with customizable machines
  • Challenging missions for bonus prizes
  • Daily bonuses and rewards
Features
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Welcome to Prize Claw, from the makers of the smash-hit free casual game Coin Dozer! For years, you've been going to the arcade, carnival, or theme park, trading cash for the chance to grab toys and candy with a motorized claw. Claw games are filled with tense moments of maneuvering the crane into place, wondering if you’re lucky enough to get that toy, coupled with the triumph of your prize dropping through the slot! Prize Claw recreates that happy experience for women and men of all ages – no trip to the casino to play the slots needed – on your iPhone while adding many exciting new features! Step up to the machine and maneuver the claw to grab coins, gems, a stuffed animal, cars, dolls, and much more! This game is much more than the standard grabbing you get from arcade crane machines, however: Prize Claw is filled with all sorts of unique items, powerful effects and challenging missions. Special gems grant an effect to enhance your collection power, and you can trade the prizes you collect for extra special bonuses. Prizes aren't the only thing you can trade in: the coins you collect can be spent to upgrade your claw, activate new powers, and even customize your machine! If you run out of grabs, don't fret! It won't take long before you receive more. Keep checking back to complete your collection, increase your skill with the grabber, reach a higher level, and unlock more stuff! Features: • More than 60 prizes to collect – toy cars, a stuffed mouse, and much more! • Multiple machines to play on with different prizes, powers and looks! • A special puzzle to complete for each machine! • New 3D graphics with customizable machines, claws, and joysticks! • Simple to play, but with tons of challenging missions to earn a bonus prize! • Earn extra bonuses for playing every day! • Huge variety of bonuses and effects! Stay tuned for future updates! Also try out the other Game Circus titles like COIN DOZER and PAPLINKO! Prize Claw is a free game that is supported by the ads we and others display. To do this, we work with a variety of online advertising partners who collect data from users of our games and other games to show you ads that are relevant to your interests. Do not install or launch our games unless you consent to this use and sharing of data, as further explained in our Privacy Policy (http://gamecircus.com/privacy-policy/).

About

Squishmallows Match

Engage in a relaxing match-3 puzzle adventure set in the world of Original Squishmallows. Collect adorable characters, customize your player feed, and enjoy seasonal content and limited-time drops. Play at your own pace with no timer, and try your luck in claw machines for exclusive rewards.

Highlights
  • Collectible Squishmallows
  • Personalized player feed
  • Season passes and exclusive drops
  • Claw machine mini-game
  • Relaxing gameplay with no timer
  • Match-3 puzzle levels
Features
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Dive into the world of Original Squishmallows™ with this relaxing, match-3 puzzle game! Unlock and collect rare Squishmallows as you solve fun puzzles and complete exciting challenges. Customize your player feed to showcase your growing Squad and share your achievements with friends! Enjoy exclusive seasonal content with season passes, discover limited-time drops tied to real-world events, and test your luck with the claw machines to win even more adorable Squishmallows. With no timer to rush you, you can take your time, solving puzzles, unlocking new Squishmallows, and enjoying endless fun at your own pace. Collect Squishmallows Your Way! - Collectible Squishmallows: Unlock and collect rare, limited-edition Squishmallows styles as you progress through the game. Your collection grows as you solve puzzles and complete special challenges. - Personalized Player Feed: Customize your player feed to show off your Squishmallows Squad and creative designs. Share your progress and achievements with friends! Collect Backgrounds and Stickers to show off your collection with your own unique style. - Season Passes & Exclusive Drops: Enjoy exclusive seasonal content and rewards with season passes. Look out for limited-time drops that are tied to real-world Squishmallows events and promotions! - Claw Machines: Try your luck with the claw machines to win new, rare, and even exclusive Squishmallows. The excitement never ends! - Squishmallows Rewards: Earn Squishmallows points the more you collect, and make progress on the Squishmallows Reward Road! The higher your Squishmallows score the more rewards you receive, including Keys to unlock your favorite Squishmallows - Squishmallows Hunt: Want to find that special Squishmallows? Use Magnets for a better chance to get the one you want, and add your favorites to your Wishlist and unlock with Keys. - Relaxing Gameplay with No Timer: Play at your own pace, there’s no timer, so you can relax, unwind, and enjoy solving puzzles without the pressure to rush. - Match-3 Puzzle Gameplay: Solve thousands of fun puzzle levels by matching colorful Squishmallows, with each level offering new challenges and surprises. Contact us for support at: support@squishmallowsmatchsupport.zendesk.com By downloading this app, you agree to our privacy policy available at: Privacy Policy - https://zaibatsu.fi/privacy-policy/ Please note that this game is free to download and play, but some game items are available for purchase using real money. A network connection is required to play the game.

Screenshots

Prize Claw3 screens
Squishmallows Match4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Squishmallows Match at 4.8 against Prize Claw's 4.3. Squishmallows Match also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Prize Claw's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 53%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Prize Claw sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Squishmallows Match sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Squishmallows Match holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.9K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Prize Claw's written reviews are positive against 53% of Squishmallows Match's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Prize Claw ships an update monthly, Squishmallows Match fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Prize Claw versus Squishmallows Match: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrize ClawSquishmallows Match
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.9K ratings)4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.8% of reviews — better53.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.9K — better1.5K
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size227 MB392 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGame Circus Studios, LLCZaibatsu Interactive

Customer experience

Prize Claw

All ratings1,939 ratings
Positive83.6%
Neutral6.7%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews438 reviews
Positive72.8%
Neutral9.8%
Negative17.4%

Squishmallows Match

All ratings1,518 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews198 reviews
Positive53.0%
Neutral17.7%
Negative29.3%

User reviews

Prize Claw

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Nostalgic and fun gameplay
  • 💎 Variety of prizes and collections
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
  • 🕹️ Satisfying claw mechanics

Room to improve

  • 🕰️ Slow grab regeneration
  • 🙄 Excessive advertisements
  • 💰 Paid features not working as expected
  • 🐛 Bugs causing progress loss

Squishmallows Match

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💕 Cute and fun game
  • 👍 Entertaining and colorful
  • 🎨 Well-done graphics

Room to improve

  • 💰 Constant requests for money
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 🔥 Makes devices overheat
  • 🤯 Difficult levels with no options to progress

Bugs and requests

Prize Claw

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Grabs not regenerating properly when offline
  • Missions and progress not saving correctly
  • Claw movement issues and glitches
  • Compatibility problems on iPhone X and newer

Requested features

4 requests
  • More frequent updates and new content
  • Ability to purchase grabs with in-game currency
  • Improved compatibility with newer devices
  • Option to disable intrusive advertisements

Squishmallows Match

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Quests not showing up
  • Stuck in certain levels
  • Glitches preventing progress

Requested features

2 requests
  • Offline mode
  • More ways to earn in-game currency without spending money

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Prize Claw

One-time10
  • Removes Advertisement$0.99
  • Get 25 Grabs$0.99
  • Get 1500 Coins$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Get 500 Coins$3.99
  • Get 150 Grabs$4.99
  • Unlocks Space Machine$8.99
  • Get 350 Grabs$9.99
  • Coins 5000$14.99
  • Get 850 Grabs$19.99
  • Get 1000 Grabs$19.99
10 purchases

Squishmallows Match

One-time10
  • Mini Coin Pack$1.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Endless Deal 1$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Out of Moves$2.99
  • Endless Deal 2$2.99
  • Endless Deal 3$3.99
  • Season Pass$6.99
  • Season Pass$9.99
  • Drop Pass$9.99
  • Small Pack$9.99

Questions

Is Prize Claw free?
Prize Claw is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Squishmallows Match free?
Squishmallows Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Prize Claw or Squishmallows Match?
Squishmallows Match is rated higher. Prize Claw averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Squishmallows Match averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Prize Claw or Squishmallows Match have ads?
Both Prize Claw and Squishmallows Match show ads.
Which is updated more often, Prize Claw or Squishmallows Match?
Prize Claw ships an update monthly, and Squishmallows Match fortnightly. Most recently, Prize Claw was updated on November 3, 2026 and Squishmallows Match on November 3, 2026.

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