# Hedgemaze vs Match Attack

The clearest difference is ads: Hedgemaze at none against Match Attack's shown. Hedgemaze also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Match Attack's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hedgemaze sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Match Attack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hedgemaze holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 19 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Hedgemaze ships an update fortnightly, Match Attack every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hedgemaze | Match Attack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hedgemaze/id6759974345/reviews)** | [4.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-attack-match-3-rogue/id6805301478/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Drew Koontz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882046340) | [Michael Ip](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435846744) |

## What reviewers say

### Hedgemaze

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hedgemaze/id6759974345)

A relaxing logic puzzle game where you use grid clues to create a single path through various serene environments. It offers over 2,000 puzzles with increasing difficulty and a daily challenge mode with leaderboards. Enjoy a pure puzzle experience with no ads or timers.

**Highlights:** Logic-based grid puzzles, Build a single perfect path, 2,000+ puzzles, Four difficulty levels, Daily challenges with leaderboards, No ads or timers

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hedgemaze Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


### 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 Hedgemaze free?

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

### Is Match Attack free?

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

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

Hedgemaze is rated higher. Hedgemaze averages 5.0 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Match Attack averages 4.7 from 19 ratings.

### Do Hedgemaze or Match Attack have ads?

Match Attack shows ads; Hedgemaze does not.

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

Hedgemaze ships an update fortnightly, and Match Attack every 2 days. Most recently, Hedgemaze was updated on October 24, 2026 and Match Attack on October 29, 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.*