Comparison

Refraktor vs Matchy Blocks

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

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About

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.

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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!

Screenshots

Refraktor4 screens
Matchy Blocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Refraktor sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Matchy Blocks asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Refraktor ships an update weekly, Matchy Blocks every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Refraktor versus Matchy Blocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefraktorMatchy Blocks
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly โ€” betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size17 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaymond CardenasFatih TURKKAN

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Refraktor

One-time6
  • 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
None

Matchy Blocks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Refraktor free?
Refraktor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Matchy Blocks free?
Matchy Blocks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Refraktor or Matchy Blocks have ads?
Both Refraktor and Matchy Blocks show ads.
Which is updated more often, Refraktor or Matchy Blocks?
Refraktor ships an update weekly, and Matchy Blocks every 6 weeks. Most recently, Refraktor was updated on October 31, 2026 and Matchy Blocks on October 31, 2026.

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