# Link Match vs Match Squad

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Link Match at 80% against Match Squad's 31%. Link Match also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (12.5 vs 15.2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Link Match sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Match Squad sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Link Match holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 172 and 80 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Link Match's written reviews are positive against 31% of Match Squad's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Link Match | Match Squad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-match/id6444124668/reviews)** | [4.6 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-squad/id6473704944/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **172** | 80 |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 31.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 379 MB | 444 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.5** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MagicLab](https://appshunter.io/developer/901903273) | [Cypher Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648701385) |

## What reviewers say

### Link Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-match/id6444124668)

Embark on a global journey in this innovative Match-3 puzzle game. Link colorful objects to crush them, create massive combos, and earn rewards. Enjoy visually pleasing levels with satisfying effects and unique boosters, all without ads.

**Highlights:** Innovative Match-3 gameplay, Easy to pick up controls, No ads, Variety of unique boosters, Thousands of story mode levels, Compete on global leaderboards, Diagonal linking

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Timed Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Traveller's Moves Aid | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Multi Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Timed Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Timed Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Passenger Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pocket of Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Tourist Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Journey Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Timed Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Giant Multi Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Traveler Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very relaxing and interesting gameplay
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Calm, chill, and not laggy
- 👍 Generous with gifts and rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Pay-to-play nonsense
- 💸 Microtransactions are terrible
- 💸 Store times out when buying gold
- 💸 Money taken, coins not received
- 💸 No customer service response

**Reported bugs**

- Game not working
- No teams to join
- Chat not working
- Not connecting to online features
- Lost coins after purchase

**Requested features**

- Make the game free
- Fix the store to allow purchases
- Add new levels
- Improve customer service response time


### Match Squad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-squad/id6473704944)

Engage in a vibrant match-3 puzzle adventure with exciting challenges and treasure rewards. Earn dice to attack rivals, steal loot, and defend your cities. Play solo or with friends, offline or online.

**Highlights:** Match-3 puzzles with boosters, Dice rolling for attacks and rewards, Build and upgrade cities, Defend treasures from raids, Join a global community, Offline play available

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ice Up! Offer | $2.49 | one-time |
| Dice Rain | $2.49 | one-time |
| Endless Climb | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3000 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Endless Climb Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Loot Chest | $9.99 | one-time |
| Squad Pass Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Endless Climb Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Captain's Chest | $19.99 | one-time |
| 25000 coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Endless Climb Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Endless Climb Offer | $29.99 | one-time |
| Endless Climb Offer | $49.99 | one-time |
| Wizard's Treasure | $99.99 | one-time |
| Endless Climb Offer | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Link Match free?

Link Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Match Squad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Link Match or Match Squad?

Link Match is rated higher. Link Match averages 5.0 out of 5 from 172 ratings, while Match Squad averages 4.6 from 80 ratings.

### Do Link Match or Match Squad have ads?

Both Link Match and Match Squad show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Link Match or Match Squad?

Link Match ships an update weekly, and Match Squad weekly. Most recently, Link Match was updated on September 24, 2026 and Match Squad on September 27, 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.*