# Prize Claw vs Squishmallows Match

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Prize Claw | Squishmallows Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prize-claw/id434800417/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squishmallows-match/id6450057167/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | **72.8% of reviews** | 53.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 227 MB | 392 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Game Circus Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693901843) | [Zaibatsu Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/947001379) |

## What reviewers say

### Prize Claw

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prize-claw/id434800417)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Removes Advertisement | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get 25 Grabs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get 1500 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Get 500 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Get 150 Grabs | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlocks Space Machine | $8.99 | one-time |
| Get 350 Grabs | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins 5000 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Get 850 Grabs | $19.99 | one-time |
| Get 1000 Grabs | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squishmallows-match/id6450057167)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Deal 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Out of Moves | $2.99 | one-time |
| Endless Deal 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Endless Deal 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Drop Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Quests not showing up
- Stuck in certain levels
- Glitches preventing progress

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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