# Tropic Match vs Pets & Puzzles

Tropic Match and Pets & Puzzles both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Tropic Match's written reviews are positive against 33% of Pets & Puzzles's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tropic Match sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Pets & Puzzles sells 10 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 — 4.8 for Tropic Match against 4.9 for Pets & Puzzles. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 54 and 36 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Tropic Match's written reviews are positive against 33% of Pets & Puzzles's.

Tropic Match ships an update fortnightly, Pets & Puzzles every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tropic Match | Pets & Puzzles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tropic-match/id6547859499/reviews) | **[4.9 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pets-and-puzzles/id6670199655/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 460 MB | 383 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rebel Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757631523) | [Cosmic Lounge Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1765287223) |

## What reviewers say

### Tropic Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tropic-match/id6547859499)

Embark on a tropical match-3 puzzle adventure. Solve challenging levels, restore and decorate a beautiful island paradise, and uncover its hidden secrets through a relaxing story.

**Highlights:** Match-3 puzzles, Island restoration and decoration, Uncover island secrets and story, Boosters and obstacles, Daily rewards and events, Beautiful graphics and music

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tropic Deal! | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Island Treasure Bundle Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Island Treasure Bundle Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Valuable Treasure! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Island Treasure Bundle Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rare Treasure! | $19.99 | one-time |
| 50000 coins! | $59.99 | one-time |
| Incredible Treasure! | $79.99 | one-time |
| 100000 coins | $99.99 | one-time |


### Pets & Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pets-and-puzzles/id6670199655)

Rescue and care for adorable animals by solving match-3 puzzles and engaging in cozy mini-games. Build and decorate a loving sanctuary for your furry friends, uncovering their unique stories and helping them find forever homes.

**Highlights:** Solve match-3 puzzles, Rescue dogs and cats, Care for pets, Build and decorate animal rescue, Play cozy mini-games, Uncover pet stories

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dog Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dog Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cat Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Reward Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |
| Charity Dog Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dog Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cat Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Sale | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pet Pass | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tropic Match free?

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

### Is Pets & Puzzles free?

Pets & Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tropic Match or Pets & Puzzles?

Pets & Puzzles is rated higher. Tropic Match averages 4.8 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Pets & Puzzles averages 4.9 from 36 ratings.

### Do Tropic Match or Pets & Puzzles have ads?

Both Tropic Match and Pets & Puzzles show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tropic Match or Pets & Puzzles?

Tropic Match ships an update fortnightly, and Pets & Puzzles every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tropic Match was updated on November 4, 2026 and Pets & Puzzles on November 4, 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.*