Comparison

Match Five vs Match Stacks

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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Match Stacks

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Get ready for a satisfying and strategic match experience! In Match Stacks, the goal is to complete every shelf by matching the items in the center area with their correct spots on the shelves above. Create perfect match-3 combinations to clear space, unlock new shelves, and advance through increasingly challenging levels. When the item you need isn’t available, simply tap one of the color-coded boxes at the bottom. Each box spawns an item based on its color, giving you full control over what appears in the center. Plan your moves carefully, avoid filling the area, and use the boxes at the perfect moment to set up the ideal match. Think ahead, stay organized, and complete every shelf to become the ultimate matching master. Simple to play, satisfying to master—and endlessly fun. Features: • Unique match-3 shelf mechanic • Controlled item spawning using color-coded boxes • Strategic center-area management • Clean, colorful, and satisfying visuals • Increasingly challenging shelf layouts

Screenshots

Match Five4 screens
Match Stacks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Match Stacks at none against Match Five's 3. Match Stacks also leads on 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. Match Stacks asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Match Five versus Match Stacks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatch FiveMatch Stacks
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB142 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew & RougeBackpack Games

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Match Five

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

Match Stacks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Match Five free?
Match Five is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Match Stacks free?
Match Stacks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Match Five or Match Stacks have ads?
Both Match Five and Match Stacks show ads.

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