Match Five vs Marble Jam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Match Five
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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 quicklyโif 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?
Marble Jam
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Match Five sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Marble Jam asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Match Five | Marble Jam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly โ better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 12.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 166 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthew & Rouge | Gameloops |
In-app purchases
Match Five
- Tiny Shakes$2.99
- Shakes Pack$4.99
- Sets$4.99
Marble Jam
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Match Five free?
Is Marble Jam free?
Do Match Five or Marble Jam have ads?
Which is updated more often, Match Five or Marble Jam?
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