# Meta Control* vs Match Attack

The clearest difference is ads: Meta Control* at none against Match Attack's shown. Meta Control* also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Match Attack's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days) and ratings volume (12 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Meta Control* sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Match Attack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Meta Control* holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 12 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Meta Control* ships an update every 10 days, Match Attack every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meta Control* | Match Attack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meta-control/id6756028008/reviews)** | [4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-attack-match-3-rogue/id6805301478/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 182 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [EDWARD ANTHONY BARCH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858046615) | [Michael Ip](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435846744) |

## What reviewers say

### Meta Control*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meta-control/id6756028008)

Engage in a post-apocalyptic strategy game where you control Metahumans with unique abilities. Draft your army, outsmart opponents, and defeat enemy Mind Controllers to save humanity or seize power.

**Highlights:** Metahuman drafting with point system, Tactical turn-based combat, Unique Metahuman abilities, Fog of War mechanic, Invisible bomb traps, Online multiplayer mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Conversion Star | $5.99 | one-time |


### Match Attack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-attack-match-3-rogue/id6805301478)

Engage in roguelike match-3 combat where tile swaps trigger attacks, defense, and healing. Collect powerful relics and build game-breaking synergies across multiple chapters. Enjoy single-player, offline gameplay with no timers or energy systems.

**Highlights:** Match tiles to attack, defend, and heal, Create powerful tile cascades, Collect over 280 synergistic relics, Progress through three distinct chapters, Unlock permanent relics through runs, Ascension tiers for increased difficulty

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Match Attack Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meta Control* free?

Meta Control* is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Match Attack free?

Match Attack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Meta Control* or Match Attack?

Meta Control* is rated higher. Meta Control* averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Match Attack averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.

### Do Meta Control* or Match Attack have ads?

Match Attack shows ads; Meta Control* does not.

### Which is updated more often, Meta Control* or Match Attack?

Meta Control* ships an update every 10 days, and Match Attack every 2 days. Most recently, Meta Control* was updated on October 2, 2026 and Match Attack on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*