# Match Collector vs Knuckles Game

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Match Collector | Knuckles Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-collector/id6462309005/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knuckles-game/id6744087482/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 261 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Staple Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454538415) | [Preston Hager](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603105844) |

## What reviewers say

### Match Collector

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

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:** 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


### Knuckles Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knuckles-game/id6744087482)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Streak Saver | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Daily Drop | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pocket of Knuckles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Knuckles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Season 1 Premium Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Knuckles | $6.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Knuckles | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*