Comparison

Match vs Sparkloom Arcade

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

Head to head
About

Match

Engage in a fast-paced symbol-matching game where you spin reels to create patterns and score points. Beat the clock in each round to advance and aim for the top of the global leaderboard. Enjoy daily rewards and a clean, colorful design.

Highlights
  • Spin reels to reveal symbols
  • Match patterns for points
  • Beat time goals to advance
  • Global leaderboard competition
  • Daily free coins
  • Clean, colorful design
Features
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MatchFive is a fast-paced symbol-matching game. Spin the reels, match patterns, and climb the leaderboard. HOW TO PLAY MATCHFIVE • Each round, tap DRAW to spin the five reels and reveal symbols (hearts, stars, crowns, clovers, spades, and more). • Match patterns on the right to claim points, three of a kind, full house, all different, and more. • Hit the round score goal before time runs out to advance. Complete all rounds to set your best score. FEATURES IN MATCHFIVE • Simple rules, quick rounds, easy to learn, fun to master. • Daily free coins to keep you playing. • Global leaderboard, compete for the top spot. • Optional tutorial so you can jump in right away. • Clean, colorful design and satisfying gameplay. Play solo, beat your high score, and see how you rank. Download MatchFive and start matching.

About

Sparkloom Arcade

Explore a vibrant collection of 20 mini-games, each designed to test a unique skill. Progress through challenges, unlock new games, and compete for high scores and collectible medals. Perfect for quick breaks or extended play sessions.

Highlights
  • 20 quick-play mini-games
  • Skill-based challenges
  • Game progression and unlocks
  • Shared high scores and medals
  • Interactive tutorials
  • Rewarded boosts and continues
  • Haptic feedback and sound controls
Features
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Welcome to Sparkloom Arcade—a friendly collection of 20 colorful mini-games, each built around a different little skill. Stack a tower, escape spinning orbits, remember glowing patterns, balance a ball, aim ricochets, spot the odd shape, solve quick sums, guide a spark, and restore a constellation. Every game is easy to pick up, but the next level always has a new trick waiting. Your progress connects the whole arcade. Reach level goals to unlock new games, build a shared score across your favorite challenges, and collect 100 medal ranks along the way. Whether you have two minutes or an hour, there is always a bright new challenge to try. Sparkloom Arcade also plays for a cause. 50% of ad revenue goes toward charity each month. Follow @sparkloomarcade on Instagram to comment or vote for a charity, then see proof of the donation the following month. • 20 quick-play games in one colorful arcade • Distinct challenges for timing, memory, balance, reaction, coordination, focus, and strategy • Friendly interactive tutorials with replay anytime • Progression that unlocks the next game • Shared points, high scores, and collectible medal ranks • Optional rewarded boosts and continues • Fun animations, satisfying sound effects, and haptic feedback • Sound Effects and Haptics controls for a play style that feels right • iPhone and iPad support Start with Chroma Cairn, then follow the path through Solarift, Lumaswitch, Recallume, Tiltward, Mosaic Drift, Chordfall, Linklight, Emberstep, Glyphshift, Arcflare, Halo Hatch, Threadline, Shardshot, Oddloom, Echo Arc, Haloloom, Sumrift, Veiltrace, and AsterCrown. Sparkloom Arcade is made for small breaks, friendly competition, and that satisfying feeling of getting just a little better.

Screenshots

Match4 screens
Sparkloom Arcade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sparkloom Arcade at none against Match's 1. Sparkloom Arcade also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Match's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Match sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sparkloom Arcade asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Match against 5.0 for Sparkloom Arcade. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Match ships an update every 5 weeks, Sparkloom Arcade every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Match versus Sparkloom Arcade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatchSparkloom Arcade
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB10 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAmir TermizArian Mohajer

Customer experience

Match

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Sparkloom Arcade

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Match

One-time1
  • Star Premium$4.99
None

Sparkloom Arcade

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Match free?
Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sparkloom Arcade free?
Sparkloom Arcade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Match or Sparkloom Arcade?
Match and Sparkloom Arcade are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Match or Sparkloom Arcade have ads?
Both Match and Sparkloom Arcade show ads.
Which is updated more often, Match or Sparkloom Arcade?
Match ships an update every 5 weeks, and Sparkloom Arcade every 2 weeks. Most recently, Match was updated on October 15, 2026 and Sparkloom Arcade on October 19, 2026.

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