# Match Collector vs GRIDZILLA

The clearest difference is update cadence: GRIDZILLA at daily against Match Collector's fortnightly. GRIDZILLA also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 79%). Match Collector's advantage is ratings volume (55K vs 7) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). 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 GRIDZILLA sells 3 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 GRIDZILLA. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Match Collector has 55K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Match Collector's written reviews are positive against 100% of GRIDZILLA's.

Match Collector ships an update fortnightly, GRIDZILLA daily. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Match Collector | GRIDZILLA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-collector/id6462309005/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridzilla-block-tile-puzzle/id6755514621/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 79.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 260 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Staple Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454538415) | [Jake Elrod](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271152208) |

## 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


### GRIDZILLA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridzilla-block-tile-puzzle/id6755514621)

Engage in a strategic grid-based puzzle where you place tiles to clear rows and achieve high scores. Compete globally, personalize your experience with themes, and track your progress. Designed for both casual players and competitive gamers.

**Highlights:** Strategic tile placement, Global leaderboards, Unlockable themes and icons, Player statistics dashboard, Social play with friends, Parental controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 18,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 40,000 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Match Collector free?

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

### Is GRIDZILLA free?

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

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

GRIDZILLA is rated higher. Match Collector averages 4.9 out of 5 from 55K ratings, while GRIDZILLA averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Match Collector or GRIDZILLA have ads?

Both Match Collector and GRIDZILLA show ads.

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

Match Collector ships an update fortnightly, and GRIDZILLA daily. Most recently, Match Collector was updated on October 21, 2026 and GRIDZILLA on October 15, 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.*