Comparison

Brain Glide Puzzles vs Matrys

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

Head to head
About

Brain Glide Puzzles

Engage your mind with this addictive slide and fit puzzle game. Strategically place and slide pieces to clear rows and columns, solving increasingly challenging levels. Enjoy a relaxing yet brain-teasing experience suitable for all ages.

Highlights
  • Slide and fit puzzle mechanics
  • Strategic block placement
  • Clear rows and columns
  • Increasing difficulty levels
  • Relaxing puzzle experience
  • Suitable for all ages
Features
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Brain Glide Puzzles:An addictive slide & fit puzzle game designed to test your logic and strategy skills. Glide puzzle pieces, fit them in place, and clear rows or columns to solve mind-challenging levels. How to Play: ● Place blocks strategically—clear rows or columns to score points. ● Slide the pieces to fit into the puzzle grid. ● Think carefully—some moves are tricky. ● Train your brain with increasing difficulty levels. Features: ● Fun and relaxing puzzle experience—play at your own pace. ● Simple yet challenging mechanics that keep you engaged. ● Suitable for all ages—casual yet brain-teasing. Download Brain Glide Puzzles now and start solving.

About

Matrys

Engage in strategic block-matching puzzles with no luck or gravity. Plan your moves to create massive combos, clear the board with special gems, and master four distinct game modes. Offers deep, satisfying gameplay for puzzle enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Strategic block placement
  • Massive combo explosions
  • Master Gem lightning strikes
  • Uni-Block surgical cleanup
  • Four distinct game modes
  • Pattern matching rewards
Features
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Matrys: Block Match Puzzle With Real Strategy Place blocks. Match gems. Detonate massive combos. No gravity, no luck. Just pure strategic block-and-match puzzle gameplay where every move you make changes the board. Whether you're chasing high scores, conquering zodiacs, or unwinding in Zen mode, Matrys turns simple block placement into deep, satisfying puzzle strategy. NEW IN THIS UPDATE Pattern Match Explosions. Form a line of 4, a 2x2 square, or a cross of 5 from the same gem type to trigger massive explosions that clear huge sections of the board. Uni-Block Surgical Cleanup. Place 6 blocks and earn a special single-color piece to precisely remove that one stubborn gem cluster. The shape is shown in advance, so plan your moves wisely. Smoother, More Rewarding Zen Mode. A gentler difficulty curve starts you with just one gem type, then ramps up as you find your rhythm. Clear the board more often, score higher, relax deeper. All-New Home Design. Jump between modes through clean, dedicated tabs. Track your progress for each mode individually and pick up exactly where you left off. Lightning Strike Master Gems. Master Gem activations now hit their targets with dramatic lightning strikes instead of generic shapes. You'll feel every clear. Crisper Match Effects and Punchier Sound. Every gem clear now feels more satisfying with redesigned animations and impactful audio. Chains feel earned. Combos feel powerful. Smoother Gameplay Flow. Quality of life improvements throughout. Less interruption, more puzzle flow, longer sessions. HOW TO PLAY Place gem blocks on a static board to create matches. Connect 5 or more gems to charge Master Gems, special pieces that clear large areas with lightning effects. Form patterns (lines, squares, crosses) to trigger massive explosions. Chain combos together for huge score multipliers and longer runs. Easy to learn. Endlessly rewarding to master. MASTER GEMS: YOUR STRATEGIC WEAPON Every 5+ gem combo infuses a Master Gem into your hand. Activate them to unleash lightning strikes that wipe out gem clusters and set up devastating chain reactions. The deeper your strategy, the longer you survive, and the higher you climb. FOUR DISTINCT MODES Zen Mode. Endless, relaxing, no pressure. Find your flow, clear the board, chase your best score. Classic Mode. The original roguelike challenge. Hit score milestones and push every run to its limit. Zodiac Challenge. Conquer 12 stars across 12 zodiacs through unique objectives. One failed star resets the constellation. Pure roguelike puzzle mastery. Adventure Mode. Level-based progression that teaches you the game and gradually unlocks every mechanic Matrys has to offer. WHY PLAYERS LOVE MATRYS - No gravity, no luck. A static board where strategy actually matters - Pattern matches that reward planning with massive board clears - Master Gems that turn good moves into game-changing combos - Uni-Blocks for surgical board control when you need it most - Four modes for every mood: chill, competitive, challenging, progressive - Quick sessions, deep strategy. Perfect for 2 minutes or 2 hours - Beautiful zodiac aesthetics with crisp animations and satisfying sound design BUILT FOR PUZZLE LOVERS WHO WANT MORE If Tetris feels too frantic, match-3 feels too shallow, and most puzzle games feel too random, Matrys is built for you. Every move is intentional. Every combo is earned. Every run rewards smart play. Download Matrys now and discover the block match puzzle where strategy wins.

Screenshots

Brain Glide Puzzles4 screens
Matrys4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Brain Glide Puzzles at none against Matrys's shown. Brain Glide Puzzles also leads on ratings volume (34 vs 1). Matrys's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Brain Glide Puzzles sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Matrys sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Matrys holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brain Glide Puzzles has 34 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brain Glide Puzzles ships an update monthly, Matrys fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Brain Glide Puzzles versus Matrys: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrain Glide PuzzlesMatrys
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (34 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings34 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size252 MB115 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBRAINWAVE MC PTE. LTD.Nguyen Tien Toan

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Brain Glide Puzzles

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Month Subscribe$8.991 Month
One-time7
  • Piggy Bank$0.99
  • 1000 Coins$3.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
Show 4 more
  • 2000 Coins$6.99
  • Small Bundle$8.99
  • 5000 Coins$15.99
  • Large Bundle$33.99
9 purchases

Matrys

One-time9
  • Coins 600$0.99
  • 300 Coins$0.99
  • Coins 1500$4.99
Show 6 more
  • Coins 2500$6.99
  • Remove Ads$7.99
  • No Ads$7.99
  • Coins 2500$7.99
  • Coins 5000$14.99
  • Coins 12000$29.99

Questions

Is Brain Glide Puzzles free?
Brain Glide Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Matrys free?
Matrys is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Brain Glide Puzzles or Matrys?
Matrys is rated higher. Brain Glide Puzzles averages 4.8 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Matrys averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Brain Glide Puzzles or Matrys have ads?
Matrys shows ads; Brain Glide Puzzles does not.
Which is updated more often, Brain Glide Puzzles or Matrys?
Brain Glide Puzzles ships an update monthly, and Matrys fortnightly. Most recently, Brain Glide Puzzles was updated on September 18, 2026 and Matrys on September 21, 2026.

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