# Project Neon vs Match Attack

The clearest difference is price: Match Attack at Free against Project Neon's $1.99. Match Attack also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (19 vs 5). Project Neon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Match Attack is free to download; Project Neon costs $1.99 up front. Match Attack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Project Neon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Project Neon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 19 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Project Neon ships an update every 5 weeks, Match Attack every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Project Neon | Match Attack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-neon/id6761503888/reviews)** | [4.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-attack-match-3-rogue/id6805301478/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#143** | — |
| Size | 15 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [FULLSET](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890026382) | [Michael Ip](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435846744) |

## What reviewers say

### Project Neon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-neon/id6761503888)

**Currently charting:** #143 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a top-secret mission in this 16-bit shoot 'em up adventure. Navigate the cosmos to retrieve a recluse from Mars and dismantle his interplanetary defenses to save Earth from ecological collapse.

**Highlights:** Interplanetary defense dismantling, Boss battles, Intense 16-bit arcade action, Cosmic navigation, Shoot 'em up gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Project Neon free?

Project Neon costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Match Attack free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Project Neon or Match Attack?

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

### Do Project Neon or Match Attack have ads?

Match Attack shows ads; Project Neon does not.

### Which is updated more often, Project Neon or Match Attack?

Project Neon ships an update every 5 weeks, and Match Attack every 2 days. Most recently, Project Neon was updated on October 31, 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.*