Comparison

Match Nova vs Shelf Tidy

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

Head to head
About

Match Nova

Features
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Train Your Brain with Beautiful Emoji Cards Match Nova is an engaging card matching game that challenges your cognitive skills. Flip cards, find matches, and unlock new levels as you progress through increasingly complex puzzles. - Three Game Modes: • Classic Pairs - Match 2 cards (2→4→6→8 progression) • Triple Challenge - Match 3 cards (3→6→9→12 progression) • Master Mode - Match 4 cards (4→8→12→16 progression) - Key Features: • Beautiful Gradient Cards - Stunning emoji themes with smooth animations • Smart Unflip Mechanics - Tap flipped cards to unflip them strategically • Flip Rewards System - Watch ads to earn +10 flips when you need them • Custom Game Mode - Choose any level and difficulty (unlock with ads) • Auto-Save Progress - Continue from where you left off anytime • Advanced Scoring - Time bonuses, move efficiency, and level multipliers • Multiple Themes - Animals, fruits, sports, vehicles, space, and more - How to Play: • Tap cards to flip them and reveal emojis • Find matching emojis and remember their positions • Make matches to earn points and clear the board • Complete levels to unlock new challenges • Use flip rewards strategically for difficult levels - Perfect For: • Brain training and cognitive enhancement • Quick mental breaks during the day • Challenging puzzle enthusiasts • Students preparing for exams • Anyone who loves beautiful, intuitive games - Privacy First: • Completely offline gameplay • No data collection or tracking • Local progress storage only - Pro Tips: • Start by memorizing a few cards at a time • Look for patterns and group similar emojis • Use flip rewards strategically for difficult levels • Practice regularly to improve your cognitive skills Download Match Nova today and test your brain with this beautifully designed card matching game!

About

Shelf Tidy

Engage in a unique puzzle game where you clear cascading items, strategically matching fragile or heavy objects. Fulfill customer orders within time limits to earn bonuses and overcome clutter.

Highlights
  • Cascading item clearing
  • Strategic object matching
  • Fragile item handling
  • Heavy object mechanics
  • Time-based customer orders
  • Bonus earning
Features
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Cascading Chaos: Clear the top items first to make the ones below tumble down! Special Products: Match fragile items carefully, or use heavy goods to smash through clutter. Customer Orders: Complete specific requests before time runs out to earn big bonuses.

Screenshots

Match Nova4 screens
Shelf Tidy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Shelf Tidy at none against Match Nova's shown. Shelf Tidy also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, 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

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

Match Nova ships an update every 4 days, Shelf Tidy every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Match Nova versus Shelf Tidy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatch NovaShelf Tidy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.8 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—11.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB139 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAjay Kumar杰 徐

In-app purchases

None

Match Nova

No in-app purchases

None

Shelf Tidy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Match Nova free?
Match Nova is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shelf Tidy free?
Shelf Tidy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Match Nova or Shelf Tidy have ads?
Match Nova shows ads; Shelf Tidy does not.
Which is updated more often, Match Nova or Shelf Tidy?
Match Nova ships an update every 4 days, and Shelf Tidy every 3 days. Most recently, Match Nova was updated on October 28, 2026 and Shelf Tidy on November 5, 2026.

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