# Light Up vs Match Triples

The clearest difference is update cadence: Match Triples at weekly against Light Up's every 2 months. Light Up's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 3). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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 — 4.9 for Light Up against 5.0 for Match Triples. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Light Up has 22 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 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light Up | Match Triples |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-up-logic-puzzle/id6780401631/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-triples/id6791479543/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 206 MB | 285 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oakever Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658671470) | [Yolo Game Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620949159) |

## What reviewers say

### Light Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-up-logic-puzzle/id6780401631)

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.

**Highlights:** Healing cat puzzles, Elegant logic deduction, Smooth difficulty curve, Offline play, Minimal UI, No stress, no timers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Match Triples

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-triples/id6791479543)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light Up free?

Light Up is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Match Triples free?

Match Triples is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Light Up or Match Triples?

Match Triples is rated higher. Light Up averages 4.9 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Match Triples averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Light Up or Match Triples have ads?

Both Light Up and Match Triples show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Light Up or Match Triples?

Light Up ships an update every 2 months, and Match Triples weekly. Most recently, Light Up was updated on October 31, 2026 and Match Triples 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.*