Comparison

Category Match! vs Match Friends

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

Head to head
About

Category Match!

Features
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Rules: - Select a tile - Swap tiles to match them with their zones - Put all the tiles in the correct zones - Complete all the levels - Enjoy!

About

Match Friends

A visually satisfying matching puzzle game where you find four cards with a common trait and group them. It offers simple, intuitive gameplay with increasingly challenging levels and charming character designs.

Highlights
  • Intuitive match & connect gameplay
  • Unique character designs
  • Relaxing puzzle experience
  • Easy tap & drag controls
  • Increasingly challenging levels
  • Regularly added new levels
Features
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About the Game: Welcome to Match Friends! Observe, Connect, and Complete— A visually satisfying matching puzzle game. The rules are simple. Find 4 cards that share a common trait and group them together. However... it gets trickier—and more fun—as you go Match Guide: Each character hides a shared feature: Same hair color Same accessories (glasses, hats, etc.) Similar style or vibe Or unexpected connections you didn’t notice at first! Have a closer look and discover the hidden patterns. Features: Simple and intuitive match & connect gameplay Unique and charming character designs Relaxing and satisfying puzzle experience Easy tap & drag controls Increasingly challenging levels Perfect For: Fans of match puzzle / connect puzzle games Players who enjoy light brain training Those who prefer visual puzzles over text Anyone looking for a relaxing, stress-free game Ongoing Updates: New levels are added regularly. Various themes and characters. More puzzles and challenges to explore. Play at Your Own Pace! No pressure, no stress— just pure puzzle fun. Play for a few minutes or dive in longer, and enjoy a perfectly balanced experience. Download 'Match Friends' now and start finding the hidden connections!

Screenshots

Category Match!4 screens
Match Friends4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Category Match! at none against Match Friends's 10. Category Match! also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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 Friends sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Category Match! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Category Match! ships an update daily, Match Friends every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Category Match! versus Match Friends: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCategory Match!Match Friends
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—16 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 4 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size204 MB439 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSerenico LabsRichalien INC

In-app purchases

None

Category Match!

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Match Friends

One-time10
  • 300 Gold Coins$1.99
  • Special Offer$1.99
  • Comeback Pack$3.99
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  • Season Pass$5.99
  • Remove Ads$6.99
  • 1,500 Gold Coins$6.99
  • Cheer Pack$6.99
  • Ad-Free Pack$9.99
  • 3,000 Gold Coins$14.99
  • Rookie Matchmaker$19.99

Questions

Is Category Match! free?
Category Match! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Match Friends free?
Match Friends is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Category Match! or Match Friends have ads?
Both Category Match! and Match Friends show ads.
Which is updated more often, Category Match! or Match Friends?
Category Match! ships an update daily, and Match Friends every 4 days. Most recently, Category Match! was updated on October 31, 2026 and Match Friends on October 31, 2026.

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