# Mine Tower vs Match Collector

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.

Both are free to download. Match Collector sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Mine Tower asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mine Tower | Match Collector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mine-tower/id592300916/reviews) | **[4.9 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-collector/id6462309005/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **55K** |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 261 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [DAN-BALL](https://appshunter.io/developer/348592290) | [Staple Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454538415) |

## What reviewers say

### Mine Tower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mine-tower/id592300916)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Match Collector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-collector/id6462309005)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and cute gameplay
- 👍 Charming British narrator
- 🔒 No microtransactions or in-app purchases
- 💡 Relaxing and stress-free experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads become frequent after early levels
- 🔋 Ads interrupt gameplay too often
- 👎 Misleading advertising about ad frequency

**Reported bugs**

- Progress loss for some users
- Suggested moves appear too quickly

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*