# Squishmallows Match vs Make It Mini

The clearest difference is ads: Make It Mini at none against Squishmallows Match's shown. Squishmallows Match's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 135). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Squishmallows Match sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Make It Mini sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Squishmallows Match holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Squishmallows Match has 1.5K ratings behind it against 135, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Squishmallows Match's written reviews are positive against 41% of Make It Mini's.

Squishmallows Match ships an update every 3 weeks, Make It Mini every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Squishmallows Match | Make It Mini |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squishmallows-match/id6450057167/reviews)** | [4.4 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-it-mini/id6744374771/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 135 |
| Positive reviews | **53.5% of reviews** | 40.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 391 MB | 206 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [East Side Games Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/498050264) | [MGAE](https://appshunter.io/developer/396904291) |

## What reviewers say

### Squishmallows Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squishmallows-match/id6450057167)

Engage in a relaxing match-3 puzzle adventure featuring collectible characters. Unlock rare characters, customize your display, and participate in special events. Enjoy gameplay at your own pace with no time limits.

**Highlights:** Collectible Squishmallows, Match-3 puzzle gameplay, Customizable player feed, Seasonal content and drops, Claw machine mini-game, No timer for relaxed play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Deal 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Initial Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Out of Moves | $2.99 | one-time |
| Endless Deal 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Endless Deal 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Endless Deal 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mini Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mini Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Drop Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute and fun game
- 👍 Entertaining and colorful
- 🎨 Well-done graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Constant requests for money
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔥 Makes devices overheat
- 🤯 Difficult levels with no options to progress

**Reported bugs**

- Quests not showing up
- Stuck in certain levels
- Glitches preventing progress

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- More ways to earn in-game currency without spending money


### Make It Mini

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-it-mini/id6744374771)

Design and decorate miniature spaces, from ice cream shops to bakeries, in a relaxing idle game. Scan real-world collectibles to unlock new recipes and items for in-game challenges. Play at your own pace with no timers or stress.

**Highlights:** Interior design and room makeovers, Scan real-world collectibles to unlock in-game items, Daily, seasonal, and collaborative design challenges, Relaxing, no-timer gameplay, Collectible inventory management, Build and customize miniature spaces

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cocoa + Cookies | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pinch of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Frosty Tree-ts | $4.99 | one-time |
| Creepy Confections | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dash of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Decor | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sprinkle of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Fistful of Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Fun and creative
- 🤖 Innovative IRL tie-in
- 👍 Cute and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezing and loading issues
- 🤔 Boring and repetitive

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and doesn't work
- Login code not accepted
- Loading gets stuck

**Requested features**

- Fix login and loading problems
- Improve stability and performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Squishmallows Match free?

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

### Is Make It Mini free?

Make It Mini is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Squishmallows Match or Make It Mini?

Squishmallows Match is rated higher. Squishmallows Match averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Make It Mini averages 4.4 from 135 ratings.

### Do Squishmallows Match or Make It Mini have ads?

Squishmallows Match shows ads; Make It Mini does not.

### Which is updated more often, Squishmallows Match or Make It Mini?

Squishmallows Match ships an update every 3 weeks, and Make It Mini every 9 days. Most recently, Squishmallows Match was updated on September 23, 2026 and Make It Mini on September 21, 2026.

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