# Shot The Number vs Match Protocol

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shot The Number | Match Protocol |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-the-number/id6758372801/reviews)** | [2.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-protocol-system-breach/id6768553172/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 186 MB | 218 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SUPERBOX. Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1165756567) | [Alexey Bolotov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645086776) |

## What reviewers say

### Shot The Number

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-the-number/id6758372801)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Chest | $2.99 | one-time |
| Revive Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special 6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Starter Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special 12 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Standard Package | $19.99 | one-time |


### Match Protocol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-protocol-system-breach/id6768553172)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 000 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 000 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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