Comparison

Shot The Number vs Match Protocol

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

Head to head
About

Shot The Number

Engage in a 3D merge puzzle shooter where you tap, aim, and shoot number blocks to combine identical ones. Compete on global leaderboards and unlock pixel art collections with earned currency. Utilize strategic boosters to overcome challenges and achieve high scores.

Highlights
  • 3D number merge puzzle gameplay
  • Shoot-style controls with physics
  • Global leaderboard competition
  • Pixel art collection mode
  • Strategic boosters
  • Offline play support
Features
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3D merge puzzle shooter with boosters, pixel art, and worldwide rankings. Tap, Aim, Shoot, and Merge! Experience the ultimate evolution of number puzzle games. Shot The Number combines the thrill of a 3D shooter with the strategy of a classic merge puzzle. Do you love merge games, number puzzle, block puzzle, and brain games? If you’re a fan of Drop the Number, block puzzles, merge puzzles or brain-training challenges, this is the fresh, addictive experience you’ve been waiting for! This game brings them together in one addictive challenge! Shoot number blocks into the board and merge identical numbers: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024, 4096 and beyond! ■ Action-Packed 3D Number Merge Forget flat 2D boards! Shoot 3D number blocks into the arena and watch them bounce, stack, and merge with realistic physics. Match & Merge: Hit identical numbers to create bigger blocks: 2, 4, 8, 16... all the way to, 4096, and infinite high scores! Chain Reactions: Plan your shots to trigger massive chain merges for explosive points. ■ Global Ranking: Become the #1 Master Don't just play—compete! Every shot counts toward your standing on the leaderboards. Global, Country, & Monthly Rankings: See how you stack up against the best players worldwide. Pro Strategy: Refine your aim and control the board to dominate the monthly charts. Every shot matters. Plan your angle, control chain merges, and push your score to the next level. ■ Special Content: Pixel Art Collection Collect block currency while you play and unlock painting content. Use your earned cubes to fill tiles and complete beautiful pixel-style artworks. From cute animals to colorful scenes—cats, dogs, pandas, tigers, lions, bears, elephants, dolphins, whales, penguins, and monkeys—finish your collection as your score grows! It’s the perfect mix of high-stakes puzzle and relaxing creativity. ■ 3 Strategic Boosters to Break Records Stuck in a tight spot? Use powerful boosters to clear the way and keep your streak alive! Drone Booster: Instantly targets and removes any single block of your choice. Lightning Booster: Choose a number and watch as lightning clears every block of that type from the board. Grab & Drop Booster: Literally pick up a block with your finger and drop it exactly where you need a merge! ■ Features ▶ Addictive 3D number merge puzzle gameplay ▶ Shoot-style controls with satisfying physics ▶ Classic progression with endless high-score challenge ▶ Global / Country / Monthly leaderboard competition ▶ Block-currency painting mode (pixel art completion) ▶ 3 strategic boosters for advanced play ▶ Clean visuals, smooth effects, and easy controls ▶ Great for quick sessions or long score runs ▶ No Wi-Fi? No problem! Supports offline play. Train your brain, sharpen your strategy, and shoot your way to the top. Can you become the #1 Shot The Number player? Stop just dropping numbers—start shooting them! Shot The Number is the perfect free puzzle game for quick breaks or long strategic sessions. Download now and see if you have what it takes to hit the ultimate high score! Official site: https://superboxgo.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/superbox01 Email: help@superboxgo.com ---- Privacy Policy: https://superboxgo.com/privacypolicy_en.php Terms of Service: https://superboxgo.com/termsofservice_en.php

About

Match Protocol

Engage in a tactical match-3 RPG set in a cyberpunk city. Solve puzzles to fight rogue AI, hack systems, and uncover a dark mystery. Explore ruins, upgrade your character, and battle unique enemies in a pixel-art world.

Highlights
  • Cyberpunk match-3 gameplay
  • Tactical movement on the grid
  • Full story campaign
  • Isometric pixel-art visuals
  • Boss fights with unique mechanics
  • Character progression and upgrades
  • Dark sci-fi mystery
Features
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The lights of VELTA-9 died in a single night. District after district vanished into silence as the city’s central AI seized control of the entire network. Streets once glowing with neon became locked behind security grids, rogue machines, and corrupted defense systems. Now only one thing still moves through the ruins: you. Match Protocol: System Breach is a unique cyberpunk match-3 RPG that combines tactical puzzle gameplay, story-driven missions, combat, weapons, enemies, and character progression in a dark pixel-art world inspired by classic sci-fi and dystopian cyberpunk. Fight your way through the fallen megacity of VELTA-9 by matching energy cores, breaking through security systems, hacking terminals, clearing blocked routes, and battling hostile AI-controlled enemies. Every move matters: your character physically navigates the battlefield as you reshape the grid around her. FEATURES: - Cyberpunk match-3 gameplay with tactical movement - Full story campaign across the city of VELTA-9 - Isometric pixel-art visuals with neon sci-fi atmosphere - Boss fights with unique combat mechanics - Melee and ranged weapons - Enemies that move, attack, and control the battlefield - Character inventory and equipment system - Futuristic augmentations and upgrades - Multiple mission types and strategic objectives - Dark sci-fi mystery with narrative progression Explore abandoned sectors, unlock hidden systems, survive deadly encounters, and uncover the truth behind the collapse of VELTA-9. But the deeper you go, the more the city begins to recognize you. And somewhere beneath the neon ruins, something is waiting.

Screenshots

Shot The Number4 screens
Match Protocol4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shot The Number at 100% against Match Protocol's 14%. Shot The Number also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (55 vs 10). Match Protocol's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Shot The Number sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Match Protocol sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shot The Number holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shot The Number has 55 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Shot The Number's written reviews are positive against 14% of Match Protocol's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shot The Number ships an update every 3 months, Match Protocol every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Shot The Number versus Match Protocol: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShot The NumberMatch Protocol
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (55 ratings) — better2.5 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings55 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB218 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSUPERBOX. IncAlexey Bolotov

Customer experience

Shot The Number

All ratings54 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Match Protocol

All ratings10 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral30.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral42.9%
Negative42.9%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Shot The Number

One-time10
  • 2,000 Coins$1.99
  • Special 2$1.99
  • Treasure Chest$2.99
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  • Revive Pack$2.99
  • No Ads$4.99
  • Special 6$5.99
  • No Ads Package$8.99
  • Starter Package$9.99
  • Special 12$11.99
  • Standard Package$19.99
3 purchases

Match Protocol

One-time3
  • 1000 Credits$0.99
  • 10 000 Credits$4.99
  • 50 000 Credits$9.99

Questions

Is Shot The Number free?
Shot The Number is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Match Protocol free?
Match Protocol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shot The Number or Match Protocol?
Shot The Number is rated higher. Shot The Number averages 4.9 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Match Protocol averages 2.5 from 10 ratings.
Do Shot The Number or Match Protocol have ads?
Shot The Number shows ads; Match Protocol does not.
Which is updated more often, Shot The Number or Match Protocol?
Shot The Number ships an update every 3 months, and Match Protocol every 10 days. Most recently, Shot The Number was updated on November 5, 2026 and Match Protocol on October 31, 2026.

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