Comparison

Math Matchstick vs Matchlight

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

Head to head
About

Math Matchstick

Features
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Matchstick Puzzles is a classic math logic puzzle game. Move the required number of matchsticks to make each equation true again. Enjoy clean native iOS design, smooth animations, progressive levels, and a daily puzzle. Perfect for players who enjoy logic, numbers, brain teasers, and quick offline puzzle sessions.

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Matchlight

Features
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Move one. Fix the math. Matchlight is a beautifully dark, flame-lit collection of matchstick puzzles. A broken equation glows on the board — move, add, or remove a single matchstick to make it true. • Classic matchstick equations rendered in warm, glowing 7-segment digits • 300+ hand-crafted puzzles, from easy warm-ups to tough brain-teasers • Daily Puzzle — everyone solves the same one each day • Time Attack — how many can you solve in 60 seconds? • Simple tap controls, pinch to zoom, instant hints • A premium dark visual you won't find in other matchstick apps Quick to pick up, hard to put down. Light a match and start solving.

Screenshots

Math Matchstick4 screens
Matchlight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Math Matchstick at none against Matchlight's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Matchstick ships an update fortnightly, Matchlight weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Math Matchstick versus Matchlight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath MatchstickMatchlight
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer广 韩ABOLAB SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

In-app purchases

None

Math Matchstick

No in-app purchases

None

Matchlight

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Math Matchstick free?
Math Matchstick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Matchlight free?
Matchlight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Math Matchstick or Matchlight have ads?
Matchlight shows ads; Math Matchstick does not.
Which is updated more often, Math Matchstick or Matchlight?
Math Matchstick ships an update fortnightly, and Matchlight weekly. Most recently, Math Matchstick was updated on October 10, 2026 and Matchlight on October 9, 2026.

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