Light Up vs Match Triples
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Light Up
This logic puzzle game combines adorable cats with deduction challenges. Place cats on a grid to claim territory, using number clues and strategic paw prints to solve each unique puzzle. Enjoy a relaxing, stress-free experience with no timers.
- Healing cat puzzles
- Elegant logic deduction
- Smooth difficulty curve
- Offline play
- Minimal UI
- No stress, no timers
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Classic Light Up logic puzzle: light up every white cell, place bulbs to match the numbers, and never let bulbs shine on each other. A game of pure logic — no luck, no hidden information. When you're stuck, the answer isn't a guess; it's the move you haven't seen yet. How to Play • Place a bulb — light spreads through its entire row and column. • Black cells block the light. • The number on a black cell tells you exactly how many bulbs must sit next to it. • No two bulbs may ever shine on each other. • Light up every white cell to win. Key Features • Hundreds of handcrafted puzzles, from gentle warm-ups to expert grids • A logic-first hint system: understand the ""why"", not just the ""where"" • A clean, minimalist board built for deep focus • Play at your own pace: offline, no timers, no pressure — just enjoy the puzzle Numbers never lie. A 3 wants exactly three bulbs beside it; a 0 wants none. When the last dark cell lights up, it's because you reasoned your way there. No countdown rushes your next move. Brew a coffee, pick a quiet evening, and let the board shut out the noise of the world — every cell you light brings a moment of calm. Download now and light up your first board. Terms of Service: https://oakevergames.com/tos.html Privacy Policy: https://oakevergames.com/pp.html
Match Triples
Experience a unique match-3 puzzle game with real physics. Dig through tumbling objects, collect matching items in your tray, and pop triples to clear levels before the timer runs out. Enjoy hundreds of themed levels and a satisfying, tactile gameplay experience.
- Real physics-powered object piles
- Tap-and-hold object collection
- 7-slot item tray
- Instant triple pops
- Timed levels
- Themed levels
- Hint and Shuffle power-ups
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Dig in, match up, and pop your way to victory! Hidden Match3 flips the classic match-3 formula upside down. Instead of swapping tiles on a grid, you're digging through a real physics-powered pile of tumbling objects - pull out matching items, drop them into your tray, and watch triples explode the moment 3-of-a-kind line up. No grids. No swipes. Just a satisfying, hands-on pile of stuff waiting to be sorted - before the clock runs out. HOW TO PLAY Tap and hold any object in the pile to grab it - slide your finger to switch your pick before letting go Drop it into your 7-slot tray Line up 3 matching items in the tray and they pop instantly Clear all 3 target items in each level to win - but watch the timer! WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT Real physics - every pile tumbles, settles, and reacts like the real thing Beautifully themed levels - beach days, spooky Halloween nights, game day snacks, and more No combos or lives to worry about - just you, the pile, and a race against the clock to clear it Stuck? Use a Hint to auto-collect a triple, or Shuffle the pile for a fresh look Extra tray slots when you need a little breathing room Hundreds of levels packed with fresh objects and challenges PERFECT FOR Fans of match-3 puzzles, hidden object games, and satisfying collect-and-pop mobile games looking for a fresh, tactile twist. Whether you've got a few minutes or a lazy afternoon, Match Triples is the perfect pick-up-and-play puzzler to unwind with. Ready to dig in? Download Match Triples now and start popping!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Match Triples at weekly against Light Up's every 2 months. Light Up's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 3). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Light Up against 5.0 for Match Triples. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Light Up has 21 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Light Up ships an update every 2 months, Match Triples weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Light Up | Match Triples |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (21 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 206 MB | 285 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oakever Games | Yolo Game Studios |
In-app purchases
Light Up
No in-app purchases
Match Triples
No in-app purchases









