Comparison

Match Five vs Iceberg Buddies

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — 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 quickly—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?

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Iceberg Buddies

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“Iceberg Buddies” is a Merge+Idle casual puzzle where you toss animals onto a frozen iceberg, merge same‑level pals, chain combos—and watch your ice island bloom. **Game Features** 1. **Super‑simple controls** – just drag & drop! 2. **Chain combos** – merge fast before the timer fades to pile up score & gold. 3. **Upgrade Lab** – freely boost spawn multipliers, max level and rewards. 4. **Animal Codex** – collect rare friends like penguins, polar bears. **How to Play** 1. Drag the new animal from the bottom and toss it onto the iceberg. 2. Identical animals touch → auto‑merge & level up! 3. Keep connecting before the combo gauge expires to chase mega scores. 4. Spend gold on upgrades → raise rare‑spawn chances → complete your Codex faster! **Perfect For** 1. Players who love adorable Arctic & Antarctic creatures (penguins, polar bears and more). 2. Fans of addictively simple puzzles like 2048, Merge and Idle Tycoon hybrids. 3. Anyone seeking quick, relaxing collection progress in short sessions.

Screenshots

Match Five4 screens
Iceberg Buddies4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Iceberg Buddies at none against Match Five's 3. Iceberg Buddies also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Match Five ships an update weekly, Iceberg Buddies every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Match Five versus Iceberg Buddies: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatch FiveIceberg Buddies
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB125 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew & RougeSUNGHUN LIM

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Match Five

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

Iceberg Buddies

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Match Five free?
Match Five is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Iceberg Buddies free?
Iceberg Buddies is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Match Five or Iceberg Buddies have ads?
Both Match Five and Iceberg Buddies show ads.
Which is updated more often, Match Five or Iceberg Buddies?
Match Five ships an update weekly, and Iceberg Buddies every 3 days. Most recently, Match Five was updated on October 8, 2026 and Iceberg Buddies on October 15, 2026.

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