# Tap Match! vs Vending Match

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Vending Match at 11.0 against Tap Match!'s 13.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Tap Match! against 5.0 for Vending Match. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Tap Match! ships an update fortnightly, Vending Match every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap Match! | Vending Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-match/id6450407648/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vending-match/id6451148032/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 118 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roman Palamarciuc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637645271) | [Muhammed Selim TOKER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555074429) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap Match!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-match/id6450407648)

Connect tiles of the same color to crush them and create explosive chain reactions. Plan your moves carefully to achieve objectives before running out of turns in this engaging puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Connect same-colored tiles, Create chain reactions, Achieve objectives, Limited moves, Easy tap controls, No ads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Vending Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vending-match/id6451148032)

A fun and challenging puzzle game where players match three identical items to clear levels. It's easy to learn but requires strategy to master, with limited merge slots and stages to complete.

**Highlights:** Match 3 identical items, Complete levels by clearing stages, Strategic item merging, Limited merge slots, Unlock new features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tap Match! free?

Tap Match! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Vending Match free?

Vending Match is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tap Match! or Vending Match?

Tap Match! and Vending Match are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Tap Match! or Vending Match have ads?

Both Tap Match! and Vending Match show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tap Match! or Vending Match?

Tap Match! ships an update fortnightly, and Vending Match every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tap Match! was updated on October 12, 2026 and Vending Match on October 8, 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.*
