# Color Block vs Matchy Math

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Matchy Math at none against Color Block's 10. Matchy Math also leads on ads (none vs shown). Color Block's advantage is chart position (#55 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Block sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Matchy Math asks for nothing beyond the download.

Color Block ships an update every 10 days, Matchy Math every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Block | Matchy Math |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-block-jam-puzzle-3d/id6742537005/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **5.4K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#55** | — |
| Size | 495 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flare Star LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654439418) | [Greg Alton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451523043) |

## What reviewers say

### Color Block

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-block-jam-puzzle-3d/id6742537005)

**Currently charting:** #55 Top Grossing · Casual, #59 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #161 Top Grossing · Games, #210 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

Guide colorful blocks through matching gates and shred obstacles in this relaxing casual puzzle game. Solve hundreds of satisfying levels with simple controls and no time pressure. Enjoy a brain-engaging experience anytime, anywhere, even offline.

**Highlights:** Relaxing casual puzzle gameplay, Simple drag-and-place controls, Guide colorful blocks through matching gates, Shred blocks with satisfying effects, Hundreds of fun puzzle levels, Play offline anytime, anywhere

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Merge Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Block Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Big Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Great Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 👍 Thought-provoking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Excessive ads
- 🚫 Impossible levels without items
- 🚫 Lack of time to complete levels
- 🚫 Juvenile and distracting update
- 🚫 Unsolvable levels

**Reported bugs**

- Double colored blocks not moving after first color goes through gate

**Requested features**

- Better level design and difficulty progression
- More support and guidance for challenging levels


### Matchy Math

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matchy-math/id6754415746)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Block free?

Color Block is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Matchy Math free?

Matchy Math is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Color Block or Matchy Math have ads?

Color Block shows ads; Matchy Math does not.

### Which is updated more often, Color Block or Matchy Math?

Color Block ships an update every 10 days, and Matchy Math every 2 weeks. Most recently, Color Block was updated on November 5, 2026 and Matchy Math on October 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.*