# Panda Match Express vs Shadow Match

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Panda Match Express at 75% against Shadow Match's 43%. Panda Match Express also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Panda Match Express sells 19 one-off in-app purchases and Shadow Match sells 24 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Panda Match Express holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Panda Match Express's written reviews are positive against 43% of Shadow Match's.

Panda Match Express ships an update weekly, Shadow Match monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Panda Match Express | Shadow Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panda-match-express/id6702024254/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-match-vampire-rpg/id6746191193/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 350 MB | 1.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Bundou Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769620642) | [Lanqing (Ningbo) Information Technology Service Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728822192) |

## 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 |


### Shadow Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-match-vampire-rpg/id6746191193)

Engage in strategic puzzle combat and team building in a vampire-themed RPG. Collect and upgrade unique heroes, explore diverse game modes, and battle through challenging quests and mazes. Enjoy cooperative and competitive play with alliances and arena challenges.

**Highlights:** Match-3 combat, Idle card battles, Unique mini-games, Hero collection and upgrades, Exploration and challenges, Cooperative and competitive play, Offline progression

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cocoa Pack Ⅰ | $0.99 | one-time |
| Prime Summon Pack Ⅰ | $1.99 | one-time |
| Prime Blood Essence Pack Ⅰ | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cocoa Pack Ⅱ | $1.99 | one-time |
| Prime Summon Pack Ⅱ | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cocoa Pack Ⅲ | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hero pack A | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hero pack F | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hero pack C | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hero pack D | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hero pack B | $3.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Blood Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Essence Blood Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hero pack Ⅱ | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hero pack Ⅲ | $12.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Card | $14.99 | one-time |
| Hero pack M | $14.99 | one-time |
| Hero pack K | $14.99 | one-time |
| Recharge Ⅲ | $19.99 | one-time |
| Hero pack I | $19.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Essence Blood Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Panda Match Express free?

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

### Is Shadow Match free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Panda Match Express or Shadow Match?

Panda Match Express is rated higher. Panda Match Express averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Shadow Match averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Panda Match Express or Shadow Match have ads?

Neither Panda Match Express nor Shadow Match shows ads.

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

Panda Match Express ships an update weekly, and Shadow Match monthly. Most recently, Panda Match Express was updated on October 24, 2026 and Shadow Match on October 24, 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.*