Comparison

Emerald Smash vs Match Morons

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — 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

Match Morons

This puzzle game challenges players to strategically collect tiles into a limited dock and match three identical ones to clear them. With hundreds of levels, special tile effects, and powerful boosts, it offers hours of engaging gameplay. It's easy to learn but difficult to master, perfect for quick sessions or long marathons.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of handcrafted puzzle levels
  • Special tile effects
  • Powerful boosts (Undo, Shuffle, Extra Slot, Hint)
  • Strategic tile collection gameplay
  • Offline play supported
  • Lives system with regenerating hearts
Features
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Match Morons - The Ultimate Tile Matching Puzzle! Are you ready for a fresh twist on classic match-3 games? Match Morons challenges you to think strategically as you collect tiles into a limited dock and match three identical ones to clear them. With hundreds of progressively challenging levels, special tile effects, and powerful boosts, this puzzle game will keep you entertained for hours! HOW TO PLAY: - Tap tiles to move them to your dock (3-5 slots) - Match 3 identical tiles to clear them from the dock - Clear all tiles from the board to win the level - Plan ahead - running out of dock space means game over! EXCITING FEATURES: - Hundreds of handcrafted puzzle levels with increasing difficulty - Special tile effects: Crates, Ice, Linked tiles, and Mystery tiles - 4 powerful boosts to help you succeed: * Undo: Take back your last move * Shuffle: Rearrange all tiles on the board * Extra Slot: Add temporary space to your dock * Hint: Get a suggested move when you're stuck - Beautiful 2D graphics and smooth animations - Lives system - hearts regenerate over time - Easy to learn, challenging to master - Play offline - no internet connection required - Perfect for quick play sessions or long gaming marathons STRATEGIC GAMEPLAY: Unlike traditional match-3 games, Match Morons requires careful planning. Every tile you select takes up precious dock space. Can you think ahead and clear the board without filling up your dock? Test your puzzle-solving skills and see how far you can go! SPECIAL TILE CHALLENGES: - Crate Tiles: Require multiple matches to break - Ice Tiles: Freeze and affect surrounding tiles - Linked Tiles: Connected tiles that react together - Unknown Tiles: Mystery tiles that reveal surprises PERFECT FOR: - Fans of match-3, tile matching, and puzzle games - Players who enjoy strategic thinking games - Anyone looking for a relaxing yet challenging brain teaser - Puzzle enthusiasts of all ages COMPLETELY FREE TO PLAY: Download and play for free! Earn gems through gameplay or purchase power-ups to overcome the toughest levels. Optional in-app purchases available. Join thousands of players enjoying this addictive puzzle adventure! Download Match Morons now and start matching your way to victory! Got feedback? We'd love to hear from you! Rate and review to help us improve the game.

Screenshots

Emerald Smash4 screens
Match Morons4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Emerald Smash at none against Match Morons's 3. Emerald Smash also leads on ads (none vs shown). Match Morons's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price and device support 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. Match Morons sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Emerald Smash asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Emerald Smash ships an update every 7 months, Match Morons every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Emerald Smash versus Match Morons: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmerald SmashMatch Morons
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB138 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDAMIAN WITKOWSKIToothless Grin Entertainment LTD

In-app purchases

None

Emerald Smash

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Match Morons

One-time3
  • Power Pack$0.99
  • 1000 Gems$0.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99

Questions

Is Emerald Smash free?
Emerald Smash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Match Morons free?
Match Morons is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Emerald Smash or Match Morons have ads?
Match Morons shows ads; Emerald Smash does not.
Which is updated more often, Emerald Smash or Match Morons?
Emerald Smash ships an update every 7 months, and Match Morons every 2 weeks. Most recently, Emerald Smash was updated on October 12, 2026 and Match Morons on October 12, 2026.

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