# Q Match vs Homicide Squad

The clearest difference is rating: Homicide Squad at 4.5 against Q Match's 3.7. Homicide Squad also leads on ratings volume (58K vs 7) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Q Match's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Homicide Squad sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Q Match asks for nothing beyond the download.

Homicide Squad holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Homicide Squad has 58K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Q Match's written reviews are positive against 81% of Homicide Squad's.

Q Match ships an update every 3 weeks, Homicide Squad monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Q Match | Homicide Squad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/q-match/id441896676/reviews) | **[4.5 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homicide-squad-hidden-objects/id1179007417/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **58K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **81.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 90 MB | 284 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [CutieWork](https://appshunter.io/developer/441896679) | [G5 Entertainment AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/305426797) |

## What reviewers say

### Q Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/q-match/id441896676)

A memory matching card game featuring cute animals. Flip pairs of identical animal cards to clear them before the stack reaches the top. Enjoy 10 levels with various animal and special fruit cards.

**Highlights:** Matching card gameplay, Cute animal theme, 10 challenging levels, Special fruit cards, Game Center Leaderboard, Facebook score sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Homicide Squad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homicide-squad-hidden-objects/id1179007417)

Step into the shoes of a detective in this thrilling hidden object and match-3 game. Investigate crime scenes, interrogate suspects, and solve perplexing murder mysteries to restore order to the city. Engage in immersive gameplay with captivating storylines and intriguing characters.

**Highlights:** Hidden object gameplay, Match-3 puzzle mode, Interrogate suspects, Analyze clues, Solve murder mysteries, Interactive storylines

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Superior Deal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cluster of Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tray of Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Platter of Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hyper Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Trunk of Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Deal | $19.99 | one-time |
| Case of Crystals | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun game
- 🕵️‍♀️ Interesting story and characters
- 🔍 Challenging hidden object scenes
- 📚 Immersive gameplay
- 🕰️ Long playtime without running out of energy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕸️ Difficult to find some objects
- 🕰️ Energy takes too long to recharge
- 💰 In-app purchases feel required to progress
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🌃 Night vision mode is too dark

**Reported bugs**

- Assemblers not appearing in scenes
- Inventory items not syncing across devices
- Rewards not properly credited after completing levels

**Requested features**

- More frequent updates with new cases
- Ability to replay old cases
- Better tutorial for game mechanics
- Option to disable special event mini-games


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Q Match free?

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

### Is Homicide Squad free?

Homicide Squad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Q Match or Homicide Squad?

Homicide Squad is rated higher. Q Match averages 3.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Homicide Squad averages 4.5 from 58K ratings.

### Do Q Match or Homicide Squad have ads?

Homicide Squad shows ads; Q Match does not.

### Which is updated more often, Q Match or Homicide Squad?

Q Match ships an update every 3 weeks, and Homicide Squad monthly. Most recently, Q Match was updated on October 29, 2026 and Homicide Squad on November 3, 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.*