# Match Collector vs Squaring

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Squaring at none against Match Collector's 2. Squaring also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). Match Collector's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 19 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Match Collector sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Squaring asks for nothing beyond the download.

Match Collector holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Match Collector has 55K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Match Collector's written reviews are positive against 100% of Squaring's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Match Collector ships an update fortnightly, Squaring every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Match Collector | Squaring |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-collector/id6462309005/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squaring/id6596798077/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **55K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 79.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 260 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Staple Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454538415) | [Boris Piker](https://appshunter.io/developer/960415654) |

## What reviewers say

### Match Collector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-collector/id6462309005)

Engage in a dynamic match-3 puzzle experience with a unique collection mechanic. Earn experience to unlock rare tiles and use free power-ups to overcome engaging obstacles and challenges. Enjoy commentary and assistance from an in-game character.

**Highlights:** Match-3 puzzle gameplay, Collect rare, epic, and legendary tiles, Earn experience points, Free power-ups from balloons, Obstacles like crates and glass, In-game character commentary and assistance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and cute gameplay
- 👍 Charming British narrator
- 🔒 No microtransactions or in-app purchases
- 💡 Relaxing and stress-free experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads become frequent after early levels
- 🔋 Ads interrupt gameplay too often
- 👎 Misleading advertising about ad frequency

**Reported bugs**

- Progress loss for some users
- Suggested moves appear too quickly

**Requested features**

- Option to pay for ad-free version
- More level variety and difficulty progression
- Ability to customize tile selection


### Squaring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squaring/id6596798077)

A turn-based multiplayer game where players compete to fill the four corners of a square before their opponent. The game board size can be adjusted, adding a strategic layer to the competition.

**Highlights:** 1v1 turn-based gameplay, Fill 4 corners of a square, Adjustable square size, Strategic competition, Multiplayer mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Match Collector free?

Match Collector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Squaring free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Match Collector or Squaring?

Match Collector is rated higher. Match Collector averages 4.9 out of 5 from 55K ratings, while Squaring averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Match Collector or Squaring have ads?

Match Collector shows ads; Squaring does not.

### Which is updated more often, Match Collector or Squaring?

Match Collector ships an update fortnightly, and Squaring every 19 months. Most recently, Match Collector was updated on October 28, 2026 and Squaring on October 24, 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.*