# Topic Match vs Pair Match Solitaire

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pair Match Solitaire at ad-supported against Topic Match's free with in-app purchases. Pair Match Solitaire also leads on ratings volume (2K vs 623). Topic Match's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Topic Match sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Pair Match Solitaire sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Topic Match against 4.8 for Pair Match Solitaire. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 623 and 2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Topic Match's written reviews are positive against 44% of Pair Match Solitaire's.

Topic Match ships an update every 5 days, Pair Match Solitaire every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Topic Match | Pair Match Solitaire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (623 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topic-match-connect-puzzle/id6760003354/reviews)** | [4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pair-match-solitaire/id6761260618/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 623 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 227 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [5CHAU MEDIA COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869254908) | [雪兰 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859498402) |

## What reviewers say

### Topic Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topic-match-connect-puzzle/id6760003354)

A fast-paced visual puzzle game where you find hidden connections between words or items. Match them into groups of four based on shared topics or categories before time runs out. It's easy to learn but offers a significant challenge.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced connect-and-match gameplay, Discover hundreds of topics, Clean visuals and smooth animations, Easy to learn, challenging to master, Time-based challenges

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Great Pack | $15.99 | one-time |
| Coin4 | $27.99 | one-time |
| Epic Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin5 | $55.99 | one-time |
| Coin6 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Pair Match Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pair-match-solitaire/id6761260618)

Engage your logic in a cozy matching adventure with endless variety. Discover and categorize a vast world of items across diverse themes and unique levels. Enjoy a satisfyingly smooth gameplay experience at your own pace.

**Highlights:** Explore a giant encyclopedia of items, Rich and diverse sorting experiences, Ultimate sorting challenge with logic, Tons of unique levels and themes, Satisfyingly smooth flow and animations, Cozy logic adventure

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Revive Pack2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Revive Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Classic Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads pack2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| PlusLarge Coin Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| LargeMinus Coin Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Topic Match free?

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

### Is Pair Match Solitaire free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Topic Match or Pair Match Solitaire?

Topic Match is rated higher. Topic Match averages 4.9 out of 5 from 623 ratings, while Pair Match Solitaire averages 4.8 from 2K ratings.

### Do Topic Match or Pair Match Solitaire have ads?

Both Topic Match and Pair Match Solitaire show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Topic Match or Pair Match Solitaire?

Topic Match ships an update every 5 days, and Pair Match Solitaire every 8 days. Most recently, Topic Match was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pair Match Solitaire on October 31, 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.*