Comparison

Cups Pattern Match vs Pixel Squadron

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

Head to head
About

Cups Pattern Match

Features
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Hue Harmony: Cup Pattern Pro – Relax, Focus & Match Before Time Runs Out Immerse yourself in a soothing yet fast-paced puzzle experience with Hue Harmony: Cup Pattern Pro. This unique color-matching game blends relaxation with a thrilling time-based challenge, keeping you engaged and focused as you place four colored cups in the correct pattern before the clock runs out. Relax & Stay Focused – Enjoy a calming yet stimulating gameplay experience designed to help you unwind while keeping your mind sharp. The smooth visuals and satisfying mechanics make every level a joy to play. Race Against Time – Can you match the pattern before time runs out? Each level tests your speed and precision as the difficulty gradually increases, keeping you on your toes. Simple Yet Addictive – Easy to pick up, but challenging to master. The intuitive tap-and-place mechanics allow anyone to jump in and start playing instantly. Visually Stunning & Satisfying Sounds – Watch the cups snap perfectly into place, complemented by smooth animations and relaxing sound effects that make every move feel rewarding. Compete & Improve – Track your progress, beat your best time, and challenge yourself to complete increasingly complex patterns as you advance through the game. Whether you're looking to relax after a long day or sharpen your reflexes with a fast-paced challenge, Hue Harmony: Cup Pattern Pro is the perfect game for you. Find your flow, match the patterns, and experience the satisfying harmony of colors. Download Hue Harmony: Cup Pattern Pro today and put your pattern-matching skills to the test.

About

Pixel Squadron

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Five neon jets cut through twenty stages of pixel-art bullet hell. Eagle rains spread shot. Viper unloads rapid bursts. Titan drops heavy cannon rounds. Phantom slices with a continuous laser beam. Omega locks on with homing missiles. Pick a jet, learn its rhythm, weave through the wall. TEN BOSSES, FIVE WORLDS Atmosphere. Ocean Storm. Deep Space. Mechanical Fortress. Chaos Void. Each world hides a mid-boss and a final boss — ten multi-phase fights, each pattern built to read your thumb's habits and punish them. WHAT IT FEELS LIKE Thumb sweat. Screen-filling neon. The split-second between two laser walls. The bomb you save for the third phase. The drone that finally lines up your blind spot. DEPTH WHEN YOU WANT IT • 20 stages across 5 worlds, plus Endless mode that scales by your survival time • 13 enemy types in three tiers — normal, enhanced, elite • Bomb gauge charges with kills — release to clear the screen • Permanent upgrades: damage, fire rate, speed, bomb charge, coin bonus, option drones • Every upgrade earned in-game. Watch an ad to revive or double your coin drop — never forced. No timer, no paywall. If Sky Force taught you what an arcade shooter feels like, you're in the right room. Questions or feedback: support@hsiangyu.dev

Screenshots

Cups Pattern Match4 screens
Pixel Squadron4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cups Pattern Match at none against Pixel Squadron's shown. Pixel Squadron's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cups Pattern Match ships an update every 7 months, Pixel Squadron monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Cups Pattern Match versus Pixel Squadron: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCups Pattern MatchPixel Squadron
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksii PetrochenkoHSIANG-YU HUANG

In-app purchases

None

Cups Pattern Match

No in-app purchases

None

Pixel Squadron

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cups Pattern Match free?
Cups Pattern Match is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pixel Squadron free?
Pixel Squadron is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cups Pattern Match or Pixel Squadron have ads?
Pixel Squadron shows ads; Cups Pattern Match does not.
Which is updated more often, Cups Pattern Match or Pixel Squadron?
Cups Pattern Match ships an update every 7 months, and Pixel Squadron monthly. Most recently, Cups Pattern Match was updated on November 8, 2026 and Pixel Squadron on October 31, 2026.

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