# Crushers! vs Match Hunters

The clearest difference is rating: Crushers! at 4.2 against Match Hunters's 2.0. Crushers! also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 33%) and ratings volume (40 vs 4). Match Hunters's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crushers! sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Match Hunters sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Crushers! holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crushers! has 40 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Crushers!'s written reviews are positive against 33% of Match Hunters's.

Crushers! ships an update monthly, Match Hunters weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crushers! | Match Hunters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crushers/id6449798098/reviews)** | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-hunters/id6740986727/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 362 MB | 290 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Redemption Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1083738947) | [Block Connect](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791986322) |

## What reviewers say

### Crushers!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crushers/id6449798098)

Engage in real-time PvP puzzle battles with strategic team building and unique character abilities. Master match-3 gameplay with stunning visuals and climb the global leaderboards to become a puzzle master.

**Highlights:** Real-time PvP battles, Over 30 unique characters, Strategic team building, Match-3 puzzle gameplay, Global leaderboard climbing, Stunning visual effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hard Currency Pack A | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle A | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack B | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack C | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass A | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack D | $19.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack E | $49.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack F | $99.99 | one-time |


### Match Hunters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-hunters/id6740986727)

Embark on a charming puzzle adventure filled with treasures, dungeons, and playful monsters. Enjoy a fresh take on match-3 puzzles with reactive creatures and varied challenges, from gem collection to light combat. Explore dungeon paths, uncover loot, and use boosts to enhance your journey.

**Highlights:** Match-3 puzzles with reactive creatures, Varied levels including gem collection and combat, Cozy dungeon crawl exploration, Discover loot and unlock powers, Boosts and surprises for exciting attempts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins Pack Extra Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Energy Pack XS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack Small | $1.99 | one-time |
| Energy Pack Full | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack Medium | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack Large | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack Extra Large | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crushers! free?

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

### Is Match Hunters free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Crushers! or Match Hunters?

Crushers! is rated higher. Crushers! averages 4.2 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Match Hunters averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Crushers! or Match Hunters have ads?

Neither Crushers! nor Match Hunters shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crushers! or Match Hunters?

Crushers! ships an update monthly, and Match Hunters weekly. Most recently, Crushers! was updated on October 23, 2026 and Match Hunters on September 28, 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.*