Refraktor vs Matchy Blocks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Refraktor
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Refraktor is a hypnotic neon match-3 puzzle where every move sends light cascading through a board of luminous crystals. Match gems of the same color and shape to clear the board before your moves run out. As levels grow harder, you'll need to think fast, combo deep, and spend your boosters wisely.
Matchy Blocks
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Matchy Blocks is an addictive puzzle game that takes classic match games to the next level! How to Play Match colors to complete level goals. Line up three or more blocks, blast them and collect points! Special Powers Sweep the board with powerful special blocks like Bombs, Color Bursts, Color Erasers and Rockets. Build combo chains and clear the screen! Tricky Obstacles Ice blocks, locked tiles, flower pots and jellies โ every level brings a brand-new challenge. Game Modes Beyond the classic puzzle mode, discover Time Challenge mode to test your quick thinking, and the adrenaline-fueled Blocky mode! Hundreds of Levels Hundreds of carefully designed levels await you. Easy to start โ but get ready for a challenge! Play offline, anytime, anywhere. Download now and start matching!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Matchy Blocks at none against Refraktor's 6. Matchy Blocks also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Refraktor's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Refraktor sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Matchy Blocks asks for nothing beyond the download.
Refraktor ships an update weekly, Matchy Blocks every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Refraktor | Matchy Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly โ better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Raymond Cardenas | Fatih TURKKAN |
In-app purchases
Refraktor
- Pouch of Gems$0.99
- Sack of Gems$1.99
- Rescue Bundle$1.99
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- Chest of Gems$4.99
- Premium Pass$4.99
- Vault of Gems$9.99
Matchy Blocks
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Refraktor free?
Is Matchy Blocks free?
Do Refraktor or Matchy Blocks have ads?
Which is updated more often, Refraktor or Matchy Blocks?
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