# Match Factory! vs Bamboozle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bamboozle at 100% against Match Factory!'s 64%. Bamboozle also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Match Factory!'s advantage is ratings volume (783K vs 1) and chart position (#8 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Match Factory! sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Bamboozle sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bamboozle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Match Factory! has 783K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Match Factory!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Bamboozle's.

Match Factory! ships an update fortnightly, Bamboozle weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Match Factory! | Bamboozle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (783K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-factory/id6449094229/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bamboozle/id6476789572/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **783K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 675 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peak Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/476160947) | [Opsisoft Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542532911) |

## What reviewers say

### Match Factory!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-factory/id6449094229)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Grossing · Casual, #8 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #15 Top Grossing · Games, #35 Top Free · Casual, #40 Top Free · Puzzle, #52 Top Grossing, #72 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Engage in a captivating 3D puzzle adventure where you connect and sort identical items to clear the board. This game offers a relaxing yet challenging experience, playable online or offline, with boosters to help you overcome obstacles.

**Highlights:** Triple matching 3D puzzles, Sort and clear tiles, Timed levels, Relaxing gameplay, Offline play, Boosters for assistance

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Package 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 100 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Flash Deal | $3.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Bundle 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 500 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Factory Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 3 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle 1 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 4 | $27.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Good graphics
- 👍 Challenging levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Aggressive monetization
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Levels become impossible without spending money
- 🔒 Misleading advertising

**Reported bugs**

- Accidental purchases due to sensitive screen
- Inconsistent level difficulty labeling
- Disappearing/misplaced items

**Requested features**

- Ability to reset progress
- More lives/boosters without paying
- Adjustable difficulty levels
- Variety of gameplay modes


### Bamboozle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bamboozle/id6476789572)

Compete with a partner or AI to match picture cards, earning extra turns for successful pairs. Customize your challenge level from relaxed to expert. Create private games using your own photos.

**Highlights:** Partner and AI matching gameplay, Game Center integration, Global player matchmaking, Leaderboards and achievements, Adjustable AI difficulty, Custom game creation from photos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| Game Creator | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Match Factory! free?

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

### Is Bamboozle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Match Factory! or Bamboozle?

Bamboozle is rated higher. Match Factory! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 783K ratings, while Bamboozle averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Match Factory! or Bamboozle have ads?

Neither Match Factory! nor Bamboozle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Match Factory! or Bamboozle?

Match Factory! ships an update fortnightly, and Bamboozle weekly. Most recently, Match Factory! was updated on October 26, 2026 and Bamboozle on October 7, 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.*