# Squishmallows Match vs Nest Panic

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nest Panic at none against Squishmallows Match's 18. Nest Panic also leads on ads (none vs shown). Squishmallows Match's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Squishmallows Match sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Nest Panic asks for nothing beyond the download.

Squishmallows Match ships an update fortnightly, Nest Panic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Squishmallows Match | Nest Panic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squishmallows-match/id6450057167/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 395 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Zaibatsu Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/947001379) | [Natan Wronski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889481524) |

## 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


### Nest Panic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nest-panic/id6761415361)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Squishmallows Match free?

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

### Is Nest Panic free?

Nest Panic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Squishmallows Match or Nest Panic have ads?

Squishmallows Match shows ads; Nest Panic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Squishmallows Match or Nest Panic?

Squishmallows Match ships an update fortnightly, and Nest Panic every 2 months. Most recently, Squishmallows Match was updated on October 27, 2026 and Nest Panic on October 24, 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.*