# Panda Match Express vs Disco Star

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Disco Star at 1.2K against Panda Match Express's 7. Panda Match Express's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Panda Match Express sells 19 one-off in-app purchases and Disco Star sells 19 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 — 4.7 for Panda Match Express against 4.8 for Disco Star. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Disco Star has 1.2K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Panda Match Express's written reviews are positive against 80% of Disco Star's.

Panda Match Express ships an update weekly, Disco Star every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Panda Match Express | Disco Star |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panda-match-express/id6702024254/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disco-star/id6739245098/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 350 MB | 314 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Bundou Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769620642) | [Village People Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784425126) |

## What reviewers say

### Panda Match Express

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panda-match-express/id6702024254)

Engage in a vibrant match-3 puzzle adventure, swiping to match colors and solve challenging levels. Earn in-game currency to unlock new areas, build cities, and collect boosters. Compete with friends and players worldwide in exciting events for incredible rewards.

**Highlights:** Match-3 puzzle gameplay, Hundreds of challenging levels, Unlock new areas and build cities, Collect banknotes and boosters, Compete in global events, Challenge friends on leaderboards, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Travel Deal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Coin Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Train Treasure 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Train Treasure 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Train Treasure 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Train Treasure 4 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Growth Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Little Coin Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Travel Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| passport | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Growth Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Elite Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Travel Deal | $39.99 | one-time |
| Travel Deal | $49.99 | one-time |
| shop gold 1011 | $54.99 | one-time |


### Disco Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disco-star/id6739245098)

Embark on a vibrant musical journey, matching colorful icons to clear levels and become a disco legend. Travel the globe, unlock powerful boosters, and enjoy iconic 70s disco hits. This game celebrates diversity and freedom with an inclusive, joyful universe.

**Highlights:** Match colorful disco icons, Clear fun and engaging levels, Travel the globe and perform in iconic venues, Unlock powerful boosters and chain reactions, Enjoy 1970s disco hits, Experience the Village People origin story

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Rush | $0.99 | one-time |
| Groovy Chain | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Superstar Deal | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gold Rush | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for Life! | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5 000 coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| Groove Offer | $8.99 | one-time |
| Gold Rush | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10 000 coins | $11.99 | one-time |
| Glitter Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Disco Star Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Gold Rush | $19.99 | one-time |
| Neon Boost | $39.99 | one-time |
| Disco Deal | $49.99 | one-time |
| Star Bunble | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Panda Match Express free?

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

### Is Disco Star free?

Disco Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Panda Match Express or Disco Star?

Disco Star is rated higher. Panda Match Express averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Disco Star averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Panda Match Express or Disco Star have ads?

Neither Panda Match Express nor Disco Star shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Panda Match Express or Disco Star?

Panda Match Express ships an update weekly, and Disco Star every 5 days. Most recently, Panda Match Express was updated on October 24, 2026 and Disco Star on October 28, 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.*