Comparison

Icon Match vs Magic Cube

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

Head to head
About

Icon Match

A colorful puzzle game where you match icons to their correct word categories. Sort, match, and organize items like fruits, fashion, and sweets in this brain-teasing challenge. Enjoy satisfying tile-matching and clever levels that keep your mind active.

Highlights
  • Category sort puzzle gameplay
  • Icon matching and word puzzle challenges
  • Satisfying tile-matching moments
  • Clever and tricky levels
  • Boosters for difficult levels
  • Fresh categories and surprising objects
Features
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Get ready to sort, match, and organize in Icon Match: Sort Categories, a colorful puzzle game where every item belongs somewhere! Look at the word categories, check the item tiles, and place each icon into the right group. Fruits go with fruits, shoes go with fashion, desserts go with sweets — but be careful, some tiles can be tricky! Every level is a satisfying mix of word sort, icon match, tile matching, and brain-teasing puzzle fun. HOW TO PLAY - Read the Category Word: Look at each word label and understand what items belong there. - Sort the Icons: Pick item tiles and place them into the correct category box. - Match by Meaning: Use word association to connect objects with the right category. - Clear the Board: Keep sorting until every icon is placed in the correct group. - Think Carefully: Some items may look similar, so use logic before you move. - Use Boosters: Stuck on a tricky level? Helpful tools can guide you through. KEY FEATURES - Fun and simple category sort puzzle gameplay. - A fresh mix of icon matching, category sorting, and word puzzle challenges. - Colorful icons, cute emojis, and satisfying tile-matching moments. - Easy to play, but full of clever levels as categories get trickier. - Great for fans of word games, association match, sort puzzle, tile match, and casual brain games. - Fresh categories, surprising objects, and playful levels to keep every round fun. WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT Icon Match: Sort Categories is perfect when you want something relaxing, satisfying, and just challenging enough to keep your brain active. Each level gives you that clean, happy feeling of putting every object in the right place. Start sorting, match the icons to the right words, and see how many categories you can complete with Icon Match: Sort Categories!

About

Magic Cube

A relaxing casual game where you sort colorful jelly strips into matching slots to clear the board. Enjoy stress-free puzzles with no time limits and satisfying animations. Perfect for unwinding after a busy day.

Highlights
  • Gentle, stress-free gameplay
  • Sort and match colorful jelly strips
  • Satisfying clear animations
  • No time pressure or countdowns
  • One-tap simple controls
  • Handcrafted levels with surprises
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This cozy casual game is made just for players who want gentle, stress-free fun after busy days. All you need to do is sort glossy, squishy jelly strips, match each colorful piece to its dedicated storage slot, and watch satisfying clear animations melt away all your tiredness. Every layout is carefully handcrafted, bringing you endless lighthearted challenges and tiny happy surprises with every new level. How to Play Tap any whole jelly strip floating on the board to make it slide down automatically. Once a slot is fully filled, all jelly pieces inside will disappear instantly. Features Zero time pressure! No harsh countdowns or rushed missions. You can pause, step away, and come back to your puzzle whenever you feel like it. Play at your own comfortable pace. Ultra easy to pick up for all ages. One-tap simple controls make the game friendly for kids, elders, and casual players. Though the operation is effortless, clever layout designs keep the game addictive for hours. Dreamy glossy jelly visual style. Soft warm color palettes, smooth 3D jelly textures, and delicate light effects bring every squishy block to life, delivering a warm, eye-friendly viewing experience.

Screenshots

Icon Match4 screens
Magic Cube4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Icon Match at 100% against Magic Cube's 0%. Icon Match also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). Magic Cube's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Icon Match holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Icon Match's written reviews are positive against 0% of Magic Cube's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Icon Match ships an update every 3 weeks, Magic Cube fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Icon Match versus Magic Cube: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIcon MatchMagic Cube
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size489 MB239 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeoGame Co., LtdHams N Hams LLC

Customer experience

Icon Match

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Magic Cube

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Icon Match

No in-app purchases

None

Magic Cube

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Icon Match free?
Icon Match is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Magic Cube free?
Magic Cube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Icon Match or Magic Cube?
Icon Match is rated higher. Icon Match averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Magic Cube averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Icon Match or Magic Cube have ads?
Both Icon Match and Magic Cube show ads.
Which is updated more often, Icon Match or Magic Cube?
Icon Match ships an update every 3 weeks, and Magic Cube fortnightly. Most recently, Icon Match was updated on October 24, 2026 and Magic Cube on October 24, 2026.

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