Matrys vs GlyphDash
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Strategic block placement
- Massive combo explosions
- Master Gem lightning strikes
- Uni-Block surgical cleanup
- Four distinct game modes
- Pattern matching rewards
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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.
GlyphDash
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Glyph Dash is a match-3 puzzle with roguelike depth: every stage is a puzzle, and everything you earn makes your next run stronger. MATCH, BLAST, DELIVER • 500+ handcrafted stages across 10 chapters — cargo delivery, shell breaking, jelly clearing, and color collection • Carved boards, tunnels, gates and islands — the map keeps changing shape as you climb • Gravity flips! Some stages fall UP. Plan your matches upside down. FIGHT REAL BOSSES • Boss stages have HP bars and fight back — they shuffle your board, lock your gems in shells, spread corruption, and even heal themselves • Every match deals damage. Big cascades hit harder. BUILD YOUR POWER • 7 elemental skills, each with its own passive and a 3-tier upgrade tree • 27 collectible relics — gold boosters, extra moves, color bias, skill amplifiers, and 4 Legendaries • Duplicate relics LEVEL UP instead of going to waste, with a guaranteed-new pity system • Boosters: hammer, swap, bomb, and color bomb for when a stage just won't crack ALWAYS SOMETHING TO DO • Daily challenges with rotating twists — double cargo, tight moves, chaos shuffle, even reversed gravity • Chapter gates, star ratings, and first-clear bonuses reward mastery, not grinding FAIR BY DESIGN • No forced ads — every ad is opt-in and rewarded • No energy paywall pressure — earn gems by playing well • Progress saves on your device; play offline anywhere Easy to learn in stage one. Still surprising you in chapter ten. Download Glyph Dash and start matching!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GlyphDash at every 2 days against Matrys's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Matrys sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and GlyphDash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Matrys ships an update fortnightly, GlyphDash every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Matrys | GlyphDash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 115 MB | 221 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Nguyen Tien Toan | Segeon Hwang |
In-app purchases
Matrys
- Coins 600$0.99
- 300 Coins$0.99
- Coins 1500$4.99
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- Coins 2500$6.99
- Remove Ads$7.99
- No Ads$7.99
- Coins 2500$7.99
- Coins 5000$14.99
- Coins 12000$29.99
GlyphDash
- gems_small$0.99
- starter_pack$0.99
- boosters_quick$1.99
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- gems_medium$4.99
- boosters_value$4.99
- gems_large$9.99
- boosters_pro$9.99
- gems_xlarge$19.99
- gems_mega$49.99
- gems_ultra$99.99









