Comparison

Match Five vs Marble Jam

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

Head to head
About

Match Five

Features
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Step into the world of Match Five, a puzzle game designed to test both your memory and quick thinking. Inside a crystal-clear cylinder, countless cute objects are waiting for you to discover. Your goal is simple but challenging: select five objects of the same shape. The twist is that you must always remember your very first choice, because every match depends on it. To help you, the first object will be highlighted with a clear red outline, guiding your selections as you progress. Stay focused and move quicklyโ€”if you manage to complete the challenge within the time limit, you will earn a special bonus reward. With its charming design and rewarding gameplay, Match Five offers a refreshing experience for puzzle lovers of all ages. Can you remember, match, and win?

About

Marble Jam

Features
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Fun match 3 puzzle with shiny marbles! Collect the marbles and match 3 similar ones. Clear the board and solve entertaining puzzles.

Screenshots

Match Five4 screens
Marble Jam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Marble Jam at none against Match Five's 3. Marble Jam also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). Match Five's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Match Five sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Marble Jam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Match Five ships an update weekly, Marble Jam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Match Five versus Marble Jam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatch FiveMarble Jam
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly โ€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS18.012.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size166 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew & RougeGameloops

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Match Five

One-time3
  • Tiny Shakes$2.99
  • Shakes Pack$4.99
  • Sets$4.99
None

Marble Jam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Match Five free?
Match Five is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Marble Jam free?
Marble Jam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Match Five or Marble Jam have ads?
Both Match Five and Marble Jam show ads.
Which is updated more often, Match Five or Marble Jam?
Match Five ships an update weekly, and Marble Jam every 3 weeks. Most recently, Match Five was updated on September 22, 2026 and Marble Jam on September 19, 2026.

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