Comparison

Protect The Swing vs Matchstick Plus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Protect The Swing

Embark on a thrilling mission to save Earth by infiltrating a cultist stronghold or escaping pursuers in an endless hopper. Explore unique levels, battle enemies, unlock upgrades, and discover new weapons and skins in this action-packed adventure.

Highlights
  • Story Mode with 26 unique levels
  • Procedurally generated challenges
  • Unlockable weapons and skins
  • Endless hopper gameplay
  • Dodge themed enemies
  • Collect in-game coins
Features
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Protect the Swing Dive into a high-stakes mission where Earth’s last hope depends on your courage and skill. Protect the Swing offers two dynamic modes: Story Mode Take on the role of GK7, the Galactic Knight, as he infiltrates a secret cultist stronghold connected to the mysterious Door Point Volcano. Traverse 26 unique, hand-crafted levels, each procedurally selected to make every run a fresh challenge. Face fierce cultists and lieutenants, unlock powerful transformations, and discover weapons and skins to empower GK7 on his quest to dismantle the Anti-Swing Generator. Every battle, upgrade, and transformation brings you closer to saving Earth from impending destruction. PIVIT’s Quest Step into PIVIT’s Quest, an endless hopper that whisks you through beautifully crafted environments. Guide PIVIT, an ET-like piano droid who has escaped the anti-swing cult, as he hops endlessly away from his relentless pursuers. Dodge Halloween-themed foes like Baron Samedi across dynamic sections, from the eerie Voodoo Chunk to the lively Parade and the challenging Water Chunk with moving platforms. Collect coins, avoid enemies, and enjoy an endless, thrilling escape that adds depth and excitement to the Protect the Swing universe. Together, these modes offer an unforgettable adventure that combines immersive storytelling with captivating gameplay.

About

Matchstick Plus

Features
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Matchstick Plus - Math Puzzle Game Develop your mental skills by solving math puzzles with matchsticks! This fun and educational game tests your mathematical knowledge while strengthening your logical thinking abilities. GAME FEATURES: • Hundreds of different levels and difficulties • Puzzles progressing from easy to hard • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division • Visual matchstick animations • Hints to help in difficult moments • Achievement badges and rewards • Play offline - no internet required EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS: • Improves mathematical skills • Strengthens logical thinking • Increases concentration • Develops problem-solving abilities • Content suitable for all ages HOW TO PLAY: Move matchsticks to make math equations correct. Each level presents a different challenge! FEATURES: • Free to play • Premium option for ad-free experience • Progress saving • Daily rewards • Social media sharing Perfect for both children and adults, this game allows you to learn mathematics in a fun way. Have a great time while exercising your mind! Download now and test your math skills!

Screenshots

Protect The Swing4 screens
Matchstick Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Matchstick Plus at every 3 days against Protect The Swing's fortnightly. Matchstick Plus also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Protect The Swing sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Matchstick Plus sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Protect The Swing ships an update fortnightly, Matchstick Plus every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Protect The Swing versus Matchstick Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProtect The SwingMatchstick Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size422 MB31 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperNinjazz EntertainmentMahmut Bedir

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Protect The Swing

One-time10
  • Ornetto Sword$0.99
  • Soul Strike Sword$0.99
  • Stagger Star Sword$0.99
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  • 3 Lives$0.99
  • Meta Blues Armour$2.99
  • Ultra Blues Armour$2.99
  • Triumph Blues Armour$2.99
  • Western Sky Armour$2.99
  • Dynasty Blues Armour$2.99
  • Regal Blues Armour$2.99
4 purchases

Matchstick Plus

One-time4
  • 10 Coins Pack$1.99
  • 50 Coins Pack$5.99
  • 100 Coins Pack$9.99
Show 1 more
  • Remove Ads Forever$14.99

Questions

Is Protect The Swing free?
Protect The Swing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Matchstick Plus free?
Matchstick Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Protect The Swing or Matchstick Plus have ads?
Both Protect The Swing and Matchstick Plus show ads.
Which is updated more often, Protect The Swing or Matchstick Plus?
Protect The Swing ships an update fortnightly, and Matchstick Plus every 3 days. Most recently, Protect The Swing was updated on October 30, 2026 and Matchstick Plus on October 30, 2026.

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