Comparison

Gradient Match vs Card Kings

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

Head to head
About

Gradient Match

Arrange and combine colors based on their specific hues. This game challenges your perception of color shades and gradients.

Highlights
  • Sort colors by hue
  • Merge color shades
  • Hue-based challenges
  • Color gradient puzzles
Features
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Sort and merge all colors according to their hues.

About

Card Kings

A festive, mahjong-inspired triple tile matching game with over 1000 levels. Enjoy holiday-themed tiles and winter wonderland puzzles, playable online or offline.

Highlights
  • Mahjong-inspired triple tile matching
  • Over 1000 puzzle levels
  • Festive holiday tiles and themes
  • Winter Wonderland levels
  • Offline play supported
  • Easy to learn, hard to master
Features
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Ho Ho Ho! The Card Kings Holiday Update is Here! Get ready for a super festive yet challenging mahjong-inspired triple tile matching game! The halls are decked, the tiles are wrapped, and the Kings and Queens are ready for a Christmas feast of puzzles. Think you have what it takes to become the next Tile Master Legend this holiday season? Unwrap a brand new way to play and dive into hours of merry tile-matching fun! Special Holiday Features: Festive New Tiles: Match sparkling ornaments, candy canes, Santa hats, and special holiday card designs! Winter Wonderland Levels: Journey through brand new, snow-filled puzzles designed to test your brainpower. Seasonal Cheer: Enjoy a cozy, relaxing Christmas atmosphere while you play. Core Game Features: Easy to play, hard to master – fun for all ages, from grandkids to grandparents! Over 1000+ puzzle levels to keep you hooked through the New Year. Unique card themes featuring Aces, Kings, Queens, and now—Santa! Perfect time-killer for short breaks between gift wrapping or long holiday travel sessions. Play anytime, anywhere – online or offline, no Wi-Fi needed under the tree. Refresh and addictive gameplay that never gets old. Music by: Producer.Ai (now with extra jingle bells!) Are you ready to match, clear, and conquer your way to the top of the "Nice List"? Challenge yourself and become the ultimate Christmas Tile Match Champion! Download now – Card Kings: Tile Match and let the festive triple-matching madness begin! Happy Holidays!

Screenshots

Gradient Match3 screens
Card Kings4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gradient Match at 5.0 against Card Kings's 4.5. Gradient Match also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ratings volume, 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. Card Kings sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Gradient Match asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gradient Match holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Gradient Match versus Card Kings: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGradient MatchCard Kings
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB133 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerbugra bayrakKaushik Poria

In-app purchases

None

Gradient Match

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Card Kings

One-time6
  • No Ads$0.99
  • 150 Coins$0.99
  • 450 Coins$1.49
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  • 1000 Coins$2.99
  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • PowerUps Pack$2.99

Questions

Is Gradient Match free?
Gradient Match is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Card Kings free?
Card Kings is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gradient Match or Card Kings?
Gradient Match is rated higher. Gradient Match averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Card Kings averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Gradient Match or Card Kings have ads?
Both Gradient Match and Card Kings show ads.

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