Startup Match vs Crate Bloom
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Startup Match
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Startup Match is a fresh, modern puzzle game that blends classic match-style gameplay with the energy and ambition of building a startup. It’s designed to be instantly approachable, satisfying from the very first level, and easy to enjoy in short sessions or longer play streaks. At its core, Startup Match is about smart moves and clear objectives. Each level presents a focused challenge that rewards planning, pattern recognition, and efficient play. The experience is clean and intentional—no unnecessary noise, no cluttered mechanics—just meaningful decisions and a steady sense of progress. The game emphasizes momentum. Every action feels connected to moving forward, mirroring the rhythm of growing a startup step by step. Visuals are clear and readable, goals are easy to understand, and the overall flow is built to feel rewarding rather than overwhelming. Startup Match is made for players who enjoy elegant puzzle design, modern mobile aesthetics, and a game that respects their time while still offering depth and replay value.
Crate Bloom
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Crate Bloom is a minimalist puzzle game about movement, timing, and flowers. Choose a crate, send it sliding, and use the environment to stop it in exactly the right place. When a crate reaches its matching bloom spot, a flower opens. Every move matters. The early levels are easy to understand, then new mechanics gradually change how you plan: 1. Fixed stones that shape each route 2. Cracked stones that can be broken 3. Rotatable crates that change movement options 4. Bloom gates that open only when conditions are met 5. Compact handcrafted puzzles with satisfying animations There is no visible grid and no timer pressure. Just clear interactions, thoughtful puzzles, and a small garden that comes alive one bloom at a time. Play in short sessions or settle in to solve the full set of levels. The core puzzle experience can be enjoyed offline.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crate Bloom at none against Startup Match's 5. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Startup Match sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Crate Bloom asks for nothing beyond the download.
Startup Match ships an update every 3 weeks, Crate Bloom every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Startup Match | Crate Bloom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 300 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Panda Systems SRL | Festus Sports and Finance Foundation |
In-app purchases
Startup Match
- Extra resources first pack$0.99
- Extra resources second pack$1.99
- Extra resources third pack$3.99
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- Extra resources fourth pack$4.99
- Extra resources fifth pack$6.99
Crate Bloom
No in-app purchases





