# Train Match! vs Pearl Stack

Train Match! and Pearl Stack both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Pearl Stack's written reviews are positive against 0% of Train Match!'s. Pearl Stack also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Train Match! against 4.6 for Pearl Stack. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61 and 46 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Train Match!'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Pearl Stack's.

Train Match! ships an update fortnightly, Pearl Stack every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Train Match! | Pearl Stack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-match/id6618145105/reviews) | **[4.6 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearl-stack/id6751941831/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **61** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 336 MB | 670 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ozan Kasikci](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485317310) | [Ela Game](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536955498) |

## What reviewers say

### Train Match!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-match/id6618145105)

Guide colorful trains to their matching exits in this satisfying puzzle game. Plan your moves carefully to avoid blockages and clear all trains to win. Collect characters as you progress through the challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Move trains to matching exits, Collect characters, Avoid blockages, Plan moves carefully, Satisfying puzzle challenge

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pearl Stack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearl-stack/id6751941831)

Engage in a strategic stacking puzzle game set in a vibrant underwater world. Rotate and drop shimmering pearls to create combos, clear lines, and earn high scores. Progress through challenging levels and unlock new visual themes.

**Highlights:** Strategic stacking gameplay, Underwater theme with beautiful graphics, Multiple game modes (classic, timed, mission), Global leaderboards, Daily rewards, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Train Match! free?

Train Match! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pearl Stack free?

Pearl Stack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Train Match! or Pearl Stack?

Pearl Stack is rated higher. Train Match! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Pearl Stack averages 4.6 from 46 ratings.

### Do Train Match! or Pearl Stack have ads?

Both Train Match! and Pearl Stack show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Train Match! or Pearl Stack?

Train Match! ships an update fortnightly, and Pearl Stack every 5 days. Most recently, Train Match! was updated on September 26, 2026 and Pearl Stack on September 30, 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.*