Comparison

Hoplite vs Itemlink Matching Quest

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

Head to head
About

Hoplite

Engage in challenging turn-based tactical combat on small maps. Strategize your moves carefully to overcome procedurally generated levels and unlock upgrades. Compete with friends on leaderboards and test your skills in daily challenges.

Highlights
  • Turn-based tactical movement
  • Procedurally generated levels
  • Quest mode with upgrades
  • Challenge mode with daily challenges
  • Leaderboard rankings
  • Hard but fair gameplay
Features
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"Blanket recommendation for this one." - Pocket Tactics (5 stars) "It's very simple to learn, but there's a huge amount of depth to the game" - Touch Arcade (5 stars) Hoplite is a turn-based strategy game focusing on tactical movement around small maps. This game is designed to be hard, yet fair. You'll need to think before you act if you hope to win. Every move counts! Quest Mode: • Make strategical choices to upgrade your abilities as you dive deeper into the underworld. • Earn achievements and unlock access to new upgrades. • Procedurally generated levels give a new experience every play. • Challenge your friends and see how you rank on the leaderboard. Challenge mode: • Jump straight into the action with a randomized set of upgrades. • Try to beat the daily challenge or play predetermined challenges at two difficulty levels.

About

Itemlink Matching Quest

Features
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Welcome to ItemLink, the ultimate pair matching puzzle game that challenges your observation and memory skills! Immerse yourself in a vibrant world filled with various items scattered across each level. Your objective is simple yet challenging: find and match identical pairs from the pile of items before the time runs out. Don't forget to utilize the unique gyroscope game mechanics to flip the objects around to your advantage! Each level in ItemLink presents a unique arrangement of items, ranging from everyday objects to whimsical shapes and colorful patterns. As you progress, the complexity increases, demanding sharper focus and faster reflexes to conquer each stage. Swipe, tap, and connect pairs swiftly to earn points and unlock new levels. ItemLink is designed to keep you engaged with its intuitive gameplay and visually appealing graphics. The smooth controls allow you to navigate through piles of items effortlessly, making the experience both enjoyable and stimulating. The game's soundtrack complements the gameplay, enhancing your concentration and adding to the immersive atmosphere. Challenge yourself against the ticking clock as you race to complete each level. Precision and speed are key as you strive for perfection, aiming to achieve high scores and earn stars. Compete with friends and family to see who can master the art of linking items the fastest.

Screenshots

Hoplite3 screens
Itemlink Matching Quest3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Itemlink Matching Quest at Free against Hoplite's $3.99. Itemlink Matching Quest also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). Hoplite's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#91 vs unranked). On in-app purchases and device support 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

Itemlink Matching Quest is free to download; Hoplite costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hoplite ships an update every 3 months, Itemlink Matching Quest every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Hoplite versus Itemlink Matching Quest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHopliteItemlink Matching Quest
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (791 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings791 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#91 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB132 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDouglas CowleyZymix Studio BV

Bugs and requests

Hoplite

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes on launch with certain OS versions
  • Agility upgrade not functioning properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • More game modes or levels
  • Customization options for the character
  • Landscape mode support
  • Ability to start at higher levels

Itemlink Matching Quest

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Hoplite

No in-app purchases

None

Itemlink Matching Quest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hoplite free?
Hoplite costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Itemlink Matching Quest free?
Itemlink Matching Quest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hoplite or Itemlink Matching Quest have ads?
Itemlink Matching Quest shows ads; Hoplite does not.
Which is updated more often, Hoplite or Itemlink Matching Quest?
Hoplite ships an update every 3 months, and Itemlink Matching Quest every 5 days. Most recently, Hoplite was updated on October 24, 2026 and Itemlink Matching Quest on October 6, 2026.

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