Comparison

Emerald Smash vs Roglide

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

Head to head
About

Emerald Smash

Features
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Emerald Smash is a polished memory matching game built around sparkling gems, quick levels, and clever board challenges. Memorize the gem layout, reveal matching pairs, build combos, and beat your best time. Later levels add larger boards, stricter move goals, helpful mascot hints, and bomb tiles that reward careful play. Why players come back: - Fast memory puzzles designed for short sessions - Level progression with rising difficulty - Colorful gem art, music, haptics, and satisfying effects - Mascot hints when you need a smart nudge - Game Center support for scores and achievements Train your memory, sharpen your focus, and clear every sparkling board.

About

Roglide

Features
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Slide, match, and conquer in Roglide, the ultimate roguelike Match-3 challenge. Shift entire rows or columns to match blocks, trigger powerful combos, and outsmart bosses with unique abilities. Every move matters in this strategic, fast-paced puzzle experience. Whether you're climbing through Adventure Mode or chasing high scores in Classic Mode, Roglide offers endless replayability and satisfying progression. Key Features - Unique Sliding Mechanic: Move whole rows or columns to match blocks - Roguelike Progression: Earn upgrades after each level to evolve your strategy - Strategic Combos: Match 4 or more blocks to trigger stronger effects - Dynamic Difficulty: Each level introduces new mechanics and challenges - Boss Battles: Face unique enemies with special powers every few levels - Upgrade Shop: Improve abilities, unlock boosters, and shape your run - Boss Collection: Review powers of defeated bosses anytime - Adventure Mode: Progress through levels with upgrades and bosses - Classic Mode: Endless, upgrade free gameplay for relaxed fun If you love puzzle games, roguelikes, or Match-3 with a twist, Roglide delivers a fresh and strategic experience every time you play. Download now and see how far you can go!

Screenshots

Emerald Smash4 screens
Roglide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Emerald Smash at none against Roglide's shown. Roglide's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Emerald Smash ships an update every 7 months, Roglide every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Emerald Smash versus Roglide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmerald SmashRoglide
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 days โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size124 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDAMIAN WITKOWSKIPurple Owl Interactive Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Emerald Smash

No in-app purchases

None

Roglide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Emerald Smash free?
Emerald Smash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Roglide free?
Roglide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Emerald Smash or Roglide have ads?
Roglide shows ads; Emerald Smash does not.
Which is updated more often, Emerald Smash or Roglide?
Emerald Smash ships an update every 7 months, and Roglide every 5 days. Most recently, Emerald Smash was updated on September 27, 2026 and Roglide on September 17, 2026.

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