Comparison

Mine Tower vs Match Collector

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

Head to head
About

Mine Tower

A vertical scrolling puzzle game where players uncover cells without detonating mines. Use number clues to reveal safe paths and reach the bottom line to win.

Highlights
  • Vertical scrolling gameplay
  • Minesweeper puzzle mechanics
  • Tap to flag cells
  • Double-tap to open cells
  • Number clues for mine locations
  • Reach the bottom line to win
Features
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This game is the 17th iOS game for the Web Game Site "DAN-BALL". Vertical scrolling style minesweeper. Mine Tower is a puzzle game where you have to open all the cells of the board without detonating a mine. The numbers indicate how many mines are contained in the 8 neighboring cells. On/Off of a flag is made by carrying out the tap of the closed panel. A panel closed by the double-tap can be opened. When the tap of the number is carried out, and the surrounding number and number of a flag (mine) are the same, the panel except having stood the flag opens. When you tap on the mine, you'll get a penalty. Uncover the cells using the number as a clue. When the un-tapped cells without a mine reach on the bottom line, the game is over.

About

Match Collector

Engage in a vibrant match-3 puzzle adventure where you collect unique tiles and overcome challenging obstacles. Earn experience to unlock rare collectibles and utilize free power-ups to enhance your gameplay. Enjoy charming commentary and assistance from a helpful narrator.

Highlights
  • Match-3 gameplay
  • Tile collection system
  • Unlockable rare tiles
  • Free power-ups
  • Obstacles and challenges
  • Narrator commentary and assistance
Features
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Welcome to Match Collector, the ultimate match-3 and collect-a-thon experience! Match, pop, and collect-- experience fun, enriching challenges in a dynamic environment filled with objectives and unlockables! ◆ The Collection This is what we think you'll enjoy the most. As you play, earn experience points to unlock Rare, Epic, or even Legendary tiles. Then match with them in your very next game! ◆ FREE Power-ups Receive delightful power-ups encapsulated in fun balloons that may float your way. Pop to unlock and effortlessly overcome challenges in the game. ◆ Obstacles & Challenges Navigate your way through crates, mini capsule machines, and glass to add just the right dose of challenge to keep you entertained. ◆ The Curator Hear delightful commentary and witness charming reactions to your gameplay. The Curator may even assist you when you get stuck!

Screenshots

Mine Tower4 screens
Match Collector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Match Collector at 80% against Mine Tower's 35%. Match Collector also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months). Mine Tower's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Match Collector sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Mine Tower asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Match Collector holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Match Collector has 55K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Mine Tower's written reviews are positive against 80% of Match Collector's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mine Tower ships an update every 10 months, Match Collector every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Mine Tower versus Match Collector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMine TowerMatch Collector
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings)4.9 (55K ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.3% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings355K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB261 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperDAN-BALLStaple Games

Customer experience

Mine Tower

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive35.3%
Neutral29.4%
Negative35.3%

Match Collector

All ratings54,647 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.7%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews956 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral7.6%
Negative12.3%

Bugs and requests

Mine Tower

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Match Collector

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Progress loss for some users
  • Suggested moves appear too quickly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to pay for ad-free version
  • More level variety and difficulty progression
  • Ability to customize tile selection

In-app purchases

None

Mine Tower

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Match Collector

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Premium Pack$8.99

Questions

Is Mine Tower free?
Mine Tower is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Match Collector free?
Match Collector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mine Tower or Match Collector?
Match Collector is rated higher. Mine Tower averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Match Collector averages 4.9 from 55K ratings.
Do Mine Tower or Match Collector have ads?
Both Mine Tower and Match Collector show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mine Tower or Match Collector?
Mine Tower ships an update every 10 months, and Match Collector every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mine Tower was updated on November 1, 2026 and Match Collector on November 10, 2026.

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