# Retro Sparkle — 3 Seconds to Match 3

> Quick reflex match-3 puzzle game with animated sticker pack. (iPhone/iPad app by Tomato Boy LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-sparkle/id820544768 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tomato Boy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/725109443)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Casual, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 41 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2014-05-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-sparkle/id820544768/reviews.md

## What is Retro Sparkle?

15 animated particle sticker pack of explosions, sparkles, and fireworks. Fast-paced, quick reflex match-3 game! All-in-one amazing package.

Game Info:
* 3 seconds to match-3. That's basically the game. 
* Swipe up/down or left/right in the grid. Do it fast because you only get 3 seconds to make a match. 
* If you succesfully match 3 shapes, you get 3 more seconds to find a new match.

Sticker pack Info:
* You can hold and drag the sticker to peel it off the sticker area and into your chat. 
* Pinch to zoom to resize the sticker.
* Rotate to rotate the sticker. 

 It will take a little practice so please have patience when learning these gestures.

Other feature
* Match more than 3 to gain higher multipliers
* Challenge your friends' high score on the Game Center leaderboard.
* Day/Night modes

We love feedback! Good or bad! Rate and leave a review. This way, we can improve the experience for you.

## Key features

- 3-second match-3 gameplay
- Animated particle sticker pack
- Sticker resizing and rotation
- High score leaderboards
- Day/Night modes
- Match-3 multipliers

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Free | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-sparkle/id820544768/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great

*2015-05-02*

Love this game very addictive

### 5/5 — Addictive!

*2014-07-11*

Love the retro music and addictive gameplay! I kept trying to beat my score and an hour flew by!

### 5/5 — Good addictive fun :-)

*2014-06-29*

Straight forward gameplay, great music - good stuff!

### 5/5 — Fun game!

*2014-05-17*

It's harder than it looks. That's what keeps me playing!

### 5/5 — Fun and fast!

*2014-05-17*

GREAT game! It's lots of fun and very fast. I can see it being a hit with kids. I would love to see the the shapes sparkle when they disappear to go along with the name. Maybe they do and missed it lol. Bottom line...great game and the music is crazy cool. Very Super Mario-like but with an original twist. Can't wait for more games from Tomatoboy!

## Frequently asked questions about Retro Sparkle

### What is Retro Sparkle?

Retro Sparkle is a fast-paced match-3 puzzle game where you have only 3 seconds to make each move. It also includes a sticker pack with animated explosions, sparkles, and fireworks for use in chats.

### How do you play Retro Sparkle?

You swipe up, down, left, or right in the grid to match 3 shapes within 3 seconds. Successfully matching 3 shapes grants you an additional 3 seconds to find a new match.

### Can I use the stickers in Retro Sparkle in my messages?

Yes, you can hold and drag stickers to peel them off the sticker area and into your chat. You can also pinch to zoom and rotate stickers to resize and orient them as needed.

### Does Retro Sparkle have ads?

No, Retro Sparkle does not contain advertisements.

### What devices does Retro Sparkle support?

Retro Sparkle is available on iPhone and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Retro Sparkle?

Retro Sparkle has an age rating of 4+.

### How often is Retro Sparkle updated?

The latest version of Retro Sparkle is 1.1.17, which was last updated on September 10, 2018. Updates are not frequent.

### Can I compete with friends in Retro Sparkle?

Yes, you can challenge your friends' high scores on the Game Center leaderboard. This allows for friendly competition and tracking progress.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.17 — 2018-09-10

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Fixed a few bugs.

### 1.1.16 — 2018-05-03

* Fixed a performance bug.
* Fix UI layout issue

### 1.1.15 — 2018-05-02

Fixed UI bug.

### 1.1.14 — 2018-04-28

* Minor bug fixes.
* Refining UI.

### 1.1.13 — 2018-01-12

* Refined UI.
* Fixed layout issue.

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All apps by Tomato Boy LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/725109443

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