# Replicat vs Match Attack

The clearest difference is price: Match Attack at Free against Replicat's $4.99. Match Attack also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 91%). Replicat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Match Attack is free to download; Replicat costs $4.99 up front. Match Attack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Replicat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Replicat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 12 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of Replicat's written reviews are positive against 100% of Match Attack's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Replicat ships an update daily, Match Attack every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Replicat | Match Attack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/replicat/id6757693216/reviews)** | [4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-attack-match-3-rogue/id6805301478/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#77** | — |
| Size | 369 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Erabit Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611119800) | [Michael Ip](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435846744) |

## What reviewers say

### Replicat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/replicat/id6757693216)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

A roguelike deckbuilder where matching cards is just the start. Build your deck, collect powerful items, and bend the rules to create unique strategies and builds in every run. Enjoy adorable cat visuals and jazzy sound effects.

**Highlights:** Strategy-first pair matching gameplay, Deep deckbuilding with cards and curios, Rule-bending mechanics, Diverse builds and replayable runs, 5 distinct card colors, 21 challenging stages

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Replicat free?

Replicat costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Match Attack free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Replicat or Match Attack?

Replicat is rated higher. Replicat averages 5.0 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Match Attack averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.

### Do Replicat or Match Attack have ads?

Match Attack shows ads; Replicat does not.

### Which is updated more often, Replicat or Match Attack?

Replicat ships an update daily, and Match Attack every 2 days. Most recently, Replicat was updated on September 23, 2026 and Match Attack on September 20, 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.*