# Zero+ vs Match Mates

The clearest difference is rating: Zero+ at 4.8 against Match Mates's 4.0. Zero+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (178 vs 3). Match Mates's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Match Mates sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Zero+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Zero+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zero+ has 178 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 97% of Zero+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Match Mates's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Zero+ ships an update monthly, Match Mates every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zero+ | Match Mates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (178 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zero-plus/id944791433/reviews)** | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-mates-cozy-poplike/id6790190963/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **178** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 96.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 3 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SaturnBoy, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/366019703) | [Motivation Stack LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789709109) |

## What reviewers say

### Zero+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zero-plus/id944791433)

This is a fun and challenging iOS puzzle game where players combine numbered blocks to create zeros. Swipe blocks to merge them and solve increasingly complex levels. Enjoy a vast number of stages with unique block types.

**Highlights:** Swipe blocks to merge, Combine positive and negative numbers, Create all zeros, 120+ levels, New block types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Excellent brain exercise and logic puzzle challenge
- 👍 Simple, intuitive, and minimalist design
- 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay mechanics
- 📈 Difficulty increases gradually and progressively
- ✨ No ads or distracting elements

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Game finishes too quickly (only 120 levels)
- 🐛 Occasional freezing or graying out of screen
- 🔇 Blocks background music and podcast playback
- 🎨 Outdated visual design and interface
- ⏸️ No hints available when stuck on puzzles

**Reported bugs**

- Screen grays out when undoing moves too quickly
- Tiles occasionally unresponsive to input
- App freezes requiring restart
- Background music/podcasts get blocked during gameplay

**Requested features**

- More levels or additional puzzle packs
- Hints system for difficult puzzles
- Updated and more modern visual design
- Allow background music while playing
- Skip level feature (some users noted this exists)


### Match Mates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-mates-cozy-poplike/id6790190963)

Engage in a storybook match-3 roguelike where strategic tile pops trigger explosive chain reactions. Build powerful combos with over 100 unique perks and evolve colors to overcome challenging campaign waves and endless modes. Explore six distinct worlds, each with its own rules and enemies.

**Highlights:** Strategic match-3 gameplay, Chain reaction mechanics, Over 100 unique perks, Color evolution system, 78 campaign waves, Endless mode (The Descent), Daily runs

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nice Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tip | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zero+ free?

Zero+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Match Mates free?

Match Mates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Zero+ or Match Mates?

Zero+ is rated higher. Zero+ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 178 ratings, while Match Mates averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Zero+ or Match Mates have ads?

Neither Zero+ nor Match Mates shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Zero+ or Match Mates?

Zero+ ships an update monthly, and Match Mates every 3 days. Most recently, Zero+ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Match Mates on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*