Comparison

Match Collector vs Knuckles Game

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

Head to head
About

Match Collector

Engage in a vibrant match-3 puzzle adventure where you collect unique tiles and overcome challenging obstacles. Earn experience to unlock rare collectibles and utilize free power-ups to enhance your gameplay. Enjoy charming commentary and assistance from a helpful narrator.

Highlights
  • Match-3 gameplay
  • Tile collection system
  • Unlockable rare tiles
  • Free power-ups
  • Obstacles and challenges
  • Narrator commentary and assistance
Features
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Welcome to Match Collector, the ultimate match-3 and collect-a-thon experience! Match, pop, and collect-- experience fun, enriching challenges in a dynamic environment filled with objectives and unlockables! ◆ The Collection This is what we think you'll enjoy the most. As you play, earn experience points to unlock Rare, Epic, or even Legendary tiles. Then match with them in your very next game! ◆ FREE Power-ups Receive delightful power-ups encapsulated in fun balloons that may float your way. Pop to unlock and effortlessly overcome challenges in the game. ◆ Obstacles & Challenges Navigate your way through crates, mini capsule machines, and glass to add just the right dose of challenge to keep you entertained. ◆ The Curator Hear delightful commentary and witness charming reactions to your gameplay. The Curator may even assist you when you get stuck!

About

Knuckles Game

Engage in a fast-paced dice duel where you roll, stack, and shatter matching faces in your opponent's column. The goal is to fill your board or deplete theirs to achieve the highest score and claim victory. Offers multiple game modes and unlockable customizations.

Highlights
  • Stack and shatter dice
  • Match dice faces
  • Multiple game modes (Vs AI, Local, Paired)
  • Daily puzzles and variants
  • Unlockable customizations
  • Leaderboard and achievements
Features
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Stack. Shatter. Score. Knuckles is a fast dice duel: roll, place, and knock matching faces out of your opponent’s column. Fill your board — or empty theirs — and take the win. HOW TO PLAY • Roll a die and stack it in a column on your 3×3 board • Match a face in the same column on their board to shatter it • Stack doubles and triples for big points • Highest score wins when a board fills or a variant ends the match THREE WAYS TO PLAY • Vs AI — easy, medium, or hard • Local — one phone, two players (sit opposite, side-by-side, or share the screen) • Paired — nearby Bluetooth, same Wi‑Fi, or play in Messages MORE TO CHASE • Daily puzzle, Best of 3, Blitz, Target 50, and other variants • Earn Knuckles from matches and achievements • Unlock dice, boards, frames, and stackable FX in the shop • Climb Game Center leaderboards and collect achievements No account required to play. Pick a match and go.

Screenshots

Match Collector4 screens
Knuckles Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Match Collector at 55K against Knuckles Game's 1. Match Collector also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Collector sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Knuckles Game sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Match Collector against 5.0 for Knuckles Game. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Match Collector has 55K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Match Collector ships an update every 3 weeks, Knuckles Game every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Match Collector versus Knuckles Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatch CollectorKnuckles Game
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (55K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings55K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size261 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStaple GamesPreston Hager

Customer experience

Match Collector

All ratings54,647 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.7%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews956 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral7.6%
Negative12.3%

Knuckles Game

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Match Collector

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Progress loss for some users
  • Suggested moves appear too quickly

Requested features

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

Knuckles Game

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Match Collector

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Premium Pack$8.99
8 purchases

Knuckles Game

One-time8
  • Streak Saver$0.99
  • Extra Daily Drop$0.99
  • Pocket of Knuckles$0.99
Show 5 more
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Bag of Knuckles$2.99
  • Season 1 Premium Pass$4.99
  • Chest of Knuckles$6.99
  • Vault of Knuckles$14.99

Questions

Is Match Collector free?
Match Collector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Knuckles Game free?
Knuckles Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Match Collector or Knuckles Game?
Knuckles Game is rated higher. Match Collector averages 4.9 out of 5 from 55K ratings, while Knuckles Game averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Match Collector or Knuckles Game have ads?
Both Match Collector and Knuckles Game show ads.
Which is updated more often, Match Collector or Knuckles Game?
Match Collector ships an update every 3 weeks, and Knuckles Game every 3 months. Most recently, Match Collector was updated on November 10, 2026 and Knuckles Game on October 30, 2026.

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