Comparison

Match Collector vs Patching

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

Patching

Features
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PATCHING - The Unlimited Spatial Puzzle Game Can you fill every cell? Patching is a satisfying logic puzzle game where you partition a grid into perfectly shaped rectangular patches. Simple to learn, endlessly challenging to master. --------------------------------- HOW TO PLAY --------------------------------- Each grid is filled with clue cells. Every clue tells you: - How many cells your patch must cover - What shape it must be - square, wide, tall, or free Draw rectangles to claim each clue. Cover every single cell with no gaps and no overlaps. When the grid is full - you win! --------------------------------- WHY YOU'LL LOVE PATCHING --------------------------------- UNLIMITED PUZZLES - Never run out. New puzzles every level, forever. NO ADS INTERRUPTIONS - Pure, focused puzzle solving. PROGRESSIVE DIFFICULTY - Starts easy on 5x5 grids, scales up to challenging 9x9 grids across 100+ levels. DAILY STREAK SYSTEM - Build and protect your puzzle streak. OFFLINE PLAY - No internet needed. Puzzle anywhere, anytime. SAVE & RESUME - Your progress is always saved. Pick up right where you left off. STAR RATINGS - Earn up to 3 stars per level. Can you perfect them all? HINT SYSTEM - Stuck? Get a nudge without spoiling the fun. --------------------------------- LEVEL UP YOUR BRAIN --------------------------------- Patching is inspired by the classic Japanese logic puzzle Shikaku, made popular by LinkedIn's Patches game - but without the one-puzzle-per-day limit. Play as much as you want, whenever you want. Each level brings a freshly generated, uniquely solvable puzzle. As you progress, grids grow larger, clues get trickier, and some patches hide their size entirely - you'll need pure logic to figure those out. --------------------------------- STREAK AND ACHIEVEMENT SYSTEM --------------------------------- Solve puzzles daily to build your streak. Milestone rewards at 3, 7, 14, 30, and 100 days keep you motivated. Track your best streak and total puzzles solved. --------------------------------- BEAUTIFUL AND RELAXING --------------------------------- Colorful patchwork quilt aesthetics with smooth animations make every solve feel rewarding. Choose from multiple color themes to match your style. Perfect for fans of: - Sudoku and number puzzles - Nonogram / Picross - LinkedIn Patches, Tango and Queens - Shikaku and grid logic puzzles - Wordle and daily brain games - Block puzzle and spatial reasoning games --------------------------------- DOWNLOAD FREE - START PATCHING TODAY --------------------------------- Whether you have 2 minutes or 2 hours, Patching fits your schedule. Train your brain, build your streak, and master every grid. Patch by patch. Level by level. No limits.

Screenshots

Match Collector4 screens
Patching4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Patching at none against Match Collector's 2. Patching also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and device support 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. Patching asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Match Collector ships an update every 3 weeks, Patching every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Match Collector versus Patching: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatch CollectorPatching
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (55K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings55K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size261 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStaple GamesRahul Kanojiya

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

Patching

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
None

Patching

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Match Collector free?
Match Collector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Patching free?
Patching is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Match Collector or Patching have ads?
Match Collector shows ads; Patching does not.
Which is updated more often, Match Collector or Patching?
Match Collector ships an update every 3 weeks, and Patching every 2 weeks. Most recently, Match Collector was updated on November 7, 2026 and Patching on October 25, 2026.

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