# Pair Away vs Plug Match Puzzle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plug Match Puzzle at none against Pair Away's 10. Plug Match Puzzle also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). Pair Away's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pair Away sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Plug Match Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pair Away ships an update every 6 weeks, Plug Match Puzzle every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pair Away | Plug Match Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pair-away/id891558960/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **23** | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 26 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bobby Rohweder](https://appshunter.io/developer/465763377) | [Serenico Labs LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631801659) |

## What reviewers say

### Pair Away

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pair-away/id891558960)

A simple and engaging matching game designed for quick play sessions. Progress through increasing difficulty levels, challenge friends in an endless mode, and unlock a variety of themes. Track your achievements and compare your progress.

**Highlights:** Multiple difficulty levels, Endless 'Immortal' mode, Unlockable themes, Track stats and achievements, Multi-deck gameplay, Animated tutorial

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Pair Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Defeat Requirements | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Pair Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Earn 2x Pairs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pair Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Earn 4x Pairs | $6.99 | one-time |
| Large Pair Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Jumbo Pair Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Huge Pair Pack | $49.99 | one-time |


### Plug Match Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plug-match-puzzle/id6747705214)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pair Away free?

Pair Away is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Plug Match Puzzle free?

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

### Do Pair Away or Plug Match Puzzle have ads?

Plug Match Puzzle shows ads; Pair Away does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pair Away or Plug Match Puzzle?

Pair Away ships an update every 6 weeks, and Plug Match Puzzle every 10 days. Most recently, Pair Away was updated on August 25, 2026 and Plug Match Puzzle on May 17, 2026.

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