Comparison

Mining castle vs Matchstick Plus

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

Head to head
About

Mining castle

Features
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The demons are invading and the kingdom is in urgent danger! It's a popular strategic tower defense game. Command dozens of soldier types such as knights, swordsmen, magicians, etc. Place and combine them freely to build a strong army and resist the invasion. The war is on the verge of breaking out and waiting for the hero to arrive.

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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: โ€ข Hundreds of different levels and difficulties โ€ข Puzzles progressing from easy to hard โ€ข Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division โ€ข Visual matchstick animations โ€ข Hints to help in difficult moments โ€ข Achievement badges and rewards โ€ข Play offline - no internet required EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS: โ€ข Improves mathematical skills โ€ข Strengthens logical thinking โ€ข Increases concentration โ€ข Develops problem-solving abilities โ€ข Content suitable for all ages HOW TO PLAY: Move matchsticks to make math equations correct. Each level presents a different challenge! FEATURES: โ€ข Free to play โ€ข Premium option for ad-free experience โ€ข Progress saving โ€ข Daily rewards โ€ข 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

Mining castle4 screens
Matchstick Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

Mining castle and Matchstick Plus are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Mining castle sells 8 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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Mining castle versus Matchstick Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMining castleMatchstick Plus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size73 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChengdu lionhead technology Co,. LtdMahmut Bedir

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Mining castle

One-time8
  • get 5 ads ticket$0.99
  • Get 30 ads tickets$4.99
  • remove ads$4.99
Show 5 more
  • remove ads package$7.99
  • Get 60 ads tickets$9.99
  • Get 200 ads tickets$29.99
  • Get 400 ads tickets$49.99
  • Get 1000 ads tickets$99.99
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 Mining castle free?
Mining castle 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 Mining castle or Matchstick Plus have ads?
Both Mining castle and Matchstick Plus show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mining castle or Matchstick Plus?
Mining castle ships an update every 3 days, and Matchstick Plus every 3 days. Most recently, Mining castle was updated on October 25, 2026 and Matchstick Plus on October 28, 2026.

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