Comparison

Match Collector vs DragBlock!

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 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
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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

DragBlock!

This puzzle game offers six unique modes, including classic, timed, and adventure challenges. Compete against others in real-time multiplayer or customize your experience with unlockable visual themes. Enjoy pure, strategic block-dropping gameplay with no ads or artificial limits.

Highlights
  • Six unique game modes
  • Real-time multiplayer
  • 20-level adventure mode
  • Unlockable visual themes
  • No ads or energy timers
  • Offline play for Classic Mode
Features
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DragBlock! — Block Mastermind Puzzle Game Think you know block puzzles? Think again. DragBlock! takes the timeless drag-and-place formula and transforms it into a deep, rewarding experience with six unique game modes, real-time multiplayer, and a 20-level adventure that will push your strategic thinking to its limits. No ads. No energy timers. No gimmicks. Just pure, satisfying puzzle gameplay. SIX WAYS TO PLAY Classic Mode The foundation. Drag shaped blocks onto an 8×8 grid and clear rows and columns to keep playing. Simple to learn, endlessly deep to master. How high can your score go? Expert Mode Gravity changes everything. After every line you clear, all remaining blocks fall downward. Your careful strategies collapse in an instant — and you'll love every second of it. Infinite Mode No game over. Ever. Perfect for players who want to zone out and play at their own pace. The grid never locks up — just pure, endless flow. Challenge Mode You start with 120 seconds. Every line cleared adds 5 more. Race against the clock, chain clears together, and chase your personal best. Can you keep the timer alive? Bomb Mode Four bombs. Every 30 seconds, one detonates with a 3×3 blast radius, clearing everything in its path — whether you're ready or not. Use the chaos to your advantage. Adventure Mode Twenty hand-crafted levels, each harder than the last. Clear all the gold star blocks before time runs out. Three lives per level. Boss challenges at levels 5, 10, 15, and 20. Stuck with no valid moves? You lose a life. Run out of lives and it's back to Level 1. This is DragBlock! at its most intense. REAL-TIME MULTIPLAYER Challenge friends or match against players worldwide via Game Center. Drop blocks faster than your opponent, clear more lines, and claim victory. Share your game code directly from the app and invite anyone to a head-to-head battle. MAKE IT YOURS Unlock stunning visual themes that transform every block on your grid: • Neon — Vivid glow on deep black • Pastel — Soft, eye-friendly tones • Crystal — Translucent glass-effect blocks • Sunset — Warm reds and golden oranges • Photo Skin — Use your own photo on every single block DESIGNED WITH CARE DragBlock! was built from the ground up by an independent developer who plays puzzle games and wanted something better. Every animation, every sound, every transition was crafted to feel right in your hands. • Zero ads — ever • No energy system or artificial limits • All game data stored privately on your device • Full StoreKit 2 support with secure purchase verification • Optimised for iPhone IN-APP PURCHASES Skins and game modes are available as optional one-time purchases. Nothing is hidden behind a paywall that affects gameplay fairness. Classic Mode is completely free, forever. Whether you have two minutes or two hours, DragBlock! meets you where you are. Pick it up, clear some lines, and see how far your mind can take you. Are you the Block Mastermind? DragBlock! developed by SC Games

Screenshots

Match Collector4 screens
DragBlock!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DragBlock! at none against Match Collector's shown. DragBlock! also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). Match Collector's advantage is ratings volume (55K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.4). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 DragBlock! sells 10 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 DragBlock!. 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 fortnightly, DragBlock! daily. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Match Collector versus DragBlock!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatch CollectorDragBlock!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (55K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings55K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size260 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStaple GamesSteves Sestari

Customer experience

Match Collector

All ratings54,592 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.7%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews836 reviews
Positive79.1%
Neutral8.1%
Negative12.8%

DragBlock!

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

DragBlock!

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
10 purchases

DragBlock!

One-time10
  • Pastel Skin$0.99
  • Crystal Skin$0.99
  • Sunset Skin$0.99
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  • Rewind Pack$1.99
  • Photo Skin$1.99
  • Expert Mode$3.99
  • Adventure Mode$4.99
  • Infinite Mode$5.99
  • Challenge Mode$5.99
  • Bomb Mode$5.99

Questions

Is Match Collector free?
Match Collector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DragBlock! free?
DragBlock! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Match Collector or DragBlock!?
DragBlock! is rated higher. Match Collector averages 4.9 out of 5 from 55K ratings, while DragBlock! averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Match Collector or DragBlock! have ads?
Match Collector shows ads; DragBlock! does not.
Which is updated more often, Match Collector or DragBlock!?
Match Collector ships an update fortnightly, and DragBlock! daily. Most recently, Match Collector was updated on October 17, 2026 and DragBlock! on October 8, 2026.

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