# Incremental ELM Quest 2 vs Match Attack

The clearest difference is ads: Incremental ELM Quest 2 at none against Match Attack's shown. Incremental ELM Quest 2 also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Match Attack's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 85%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Incremental ELM Quest 2 sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Match Attack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Incremental ELM Quest 2 against 4.7 for Match Attack. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53 and 19 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Incremental ELM Quest 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Match Attack's.

Incremental ELM Quest 2 ships an update every 4 days, Match Attack every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Incremental ELM Quest 2 | Match Attack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/incremental-elm-quest-2/id6775551990/reviews) | **[4.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-attack-match-3-rogue/id6805301478/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **53** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 192 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | +9 | 9+ |
| Developer | [Eric Marin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886824253) | [Michael Ip](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435846744) |

## What reviewers say

### Incremental ELM Quest 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/incremental-elm-quest-2/id6775551990)

Explore a world where elemental forces are merging, cataloging creatures and uncovering a deep mystery. This offline RPG features extensive progression systems, a vast bestiary, and a narrative told through field reports. Earn rewards even while offline.

**Highlights:** Catalog over 4000 unique creatures, Level up over 300 hero classes, Explore elemental portals, Offline progression, Narrative told through field journals, Deep progression systems

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cosmetic: D- Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Support Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Support Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cosmetic: S- Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Cosmetic: SS- Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Cosmetic: S+ Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Cosmetic: SS+ Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Cosmetic: SSS- Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cosmetic: SSS Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cosmetic: SSS+ Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cosmetic: Letter of Patronage | $9.99 | one-time |
| Support Lunch | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cosmetic: Founder's Edition | $19.99 | one-time |
| Support Dinner | $19.99 | one-time |
| Support Updates | $29.99 | one-time |
| Support Next Game | $49.99 | 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 Incremental ELM Quest 2 free?

Incremental ELM Quest 2 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, Incremental ELM Quest 2 or Match Attack?

Match Attack is rated higher. Incremental ELM Quest 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Match Attack averages 4.7 from 19 ratings.

### Do Incremental ELM Quest 2 or Match Attack have ads?

Match Attack shows ads; Incremental ELM Quest 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Incremental ELM Quest 2 or Match Attack?

Incremental ELM Quest 2 ships an update every 4 days, and Match Attack every 2 days. Most recently, Incremental ELM Quest 2 was updated on October 25, 2026 and Match Attack on October 24, 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.*