# Shockwave Games vs Topic Match

The clearest difference is rating: Topic Match at 4.9 against Shockwave Games's 3.0. Topic Match also leads on ratings volume (623 vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Shockwave Games's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shockwave Games sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Topic Match sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Topic Match holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Topic Match has 623 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Shockwave Games ships an update every 3 weeks, Topic Match every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shockwave Games | Topic Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shockwave-games/id6740349338/reviews) | **[4.9 (623 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topic-match-connect-puzzle/id6760003354/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **623** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LittleBigSnake, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441097374) | [5CHAU MEDIA COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869254908) |

## What reviewers say

### Shockwave Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shockwave-games/id6740349338)

Engage your mind with a variety of daily brain games and puzzles. Choose from over 30 titles across genres like jigsaws and word games to keep your streak going and challenge yourself.

**Highlights:** Daily brain challenges, Over 30 game titles, Jigsaw puzzles, Word games, Classic brain games, Streak tracking

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SWU Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| SWU Annual | $59.99 | per year |


### Topic Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topic-match-connect-puzzle/id6760003354)

A fast-paced visual puzzle game where you find hidden connections between words or items. Match them into groups of four based on shared topics or categories before time runs out. It's easy to learn but offers a significant challenge.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced connect-and-match gameplay, Discover hundreds of topics, Clean visuals and smooth animations, Easy to learn, challenging to master, Time-based challenges

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Great Pack | $15.99 | one-time |
| Coin4 | $27.99 | one-time |
| Epic Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin5 | $55.99 | one-time |
| Coin6 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shockwave Games free?

Shockwave Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Topic Match free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shockwave Games or Topic Match?

Topic Match is rated higher. Shockwave Games averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Topic Match averages 4.9 from 623 ratings.

### Do Shockwave Games or Topic Match have ads?

Topic Match shows ads; Shockwave Games does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shockwave Games or Topic Match?

Shockwave Games ships an update every 3 weeks, and Topic Match every 5 days. Most recently, Shockwave Games was updated on October 30, 2026 and Topic Match on October 31, 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.*