# Christmas Sweeper 3 vs Dolls Stack

The clearest difference is ads: Christmas Sweeper 3 at none against Dolls Stack's shown. Christmas Sweeper 3 also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 51%). Dolls Stack's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Christmas Sweeper 3 sells 22 one-off in-app purchases and Dolls Stack sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Christmas Sweeper 3 against 4.7 for Dolls Stack. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.3K and 3.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Christmas Sweeper 3's written reviews are positive against 51% of Dolls Stack's.

Christmas Sweeper 3 ships an update every 4 weeks, Dolls Stack every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Christmas Sweeper 3 | Dolls Stack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (9.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-sweeper-3-match-3/id1057340661/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolls-stack-match-and-stack/id1659053906/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.3K** | 3.6K |
| Positive reviews | **75.4% of reviews** | 51.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 174 MB | 409 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CharStudio OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483035722) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Christmas Sweeper 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-sweeper-3-match-3/id1057340661)

Embark on a festive puzzle adventure with thousands of levels. Swap charming holiday-themed items to create matches, unlock powerful boosters, and enjoy endless offline gameplay. Compete with friends and spread holiday cheer through this delightful winter wonderland experience.

**Highlights:** Over 10,000 match-3 levels, No lives or waiting, Offline gameplay, Create powerful boosters, Festive winter wonderland theme, Compete with friends

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Endless Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Endless Offer 1 | $1.49 | one-time |
| XS Diamonds Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Offer 1 | $2.49 | one-time |
| XS Diamonds Pack New | $2.99 | one-time |
| Endless Offer 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Endless Offer 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| S Diamonds Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Endless Offer 4 | $5.99 | one-time |
| M Diamonds Pack Sale | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| M Diamonds Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Golden Pot | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Endless Offer 5 | $11.99 | one-time |
| L Diamonds Pack Sale | $11.99 | one-time |
| Special Event Pack 2 | $15.99 | one-time |
| L Diamonds Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Big Sale | $19.99 | one-time |
| XL Diamonds Pack Sale | $23.99 | one-time |
| XL Diamonds Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🎅 Enjoyable Christmas theme
- 🔓 No lives or energy limits
- 💎 Decent amount of free rewards
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficult to progress without purchases
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay at higher levels
- 🕰️ Levels can be frustratingly hard
- 🔇 Ads play sound even on mute
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing on startup
- Daily reward wheel not functioning
- Losing progress after updates
- Incompatibility with certain devices

**Requested features**

- More free diamonds/boosters
- Option to choose power-up placements
- Ability to listen to full background music
- Improved level progression difficulty curve
- Compatibility fixes for newer devices


### Dolls Stack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolls-stack-match-and-stack/id1659053906)

Engage in a unique match-3 puzzle experience by stacking and merging colorful Russian nesting dolls. Solve challenging levels with stunning visuals, exciting power-ups, and relaxing audio. Compete with friends on leaderboards in this addictive game.

**Highlights:** Match and merge dolls, Stunning, colorful graphics, Challenging puzzle levels, Exciting power-ups, Social leaderboards, Relaxing music and sounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Love Deal Last Chance | $0.29 | one-time |
| Happy Deal Last Chance | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Queen Deal Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Last Chance Power Deal | $3.99 | one-time |
| Last Chance Ultra Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Last Chance | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Big pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Master Deal | $54.99 | one-time |
| Coins 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 🎨 Cute and unique graphics
- 👍 Addictive and challenging
- 💡 Innovative gameplay mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Levels not registering correctly
- 🔁 Repetitive level design
- 🔧 Technical issues and bugs
- 🔍 Lack of new content

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not registering as completed
- Daily gift feature not working properly
- Tutorial not functioning correctly
- Inconsistent in-app purchase rewards

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Ability to earn extra turns
- Option to purchase different doll skins
- Improved customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Christmas Sweeper 3 free?

Christmas Sweeper 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dolls Stack free?

Dolls Stack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Christmas Sweeper 3 or Dolls Stack?

Dolls Stack is rated higher. Christmas Sweeper 3 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9.3K ratings, while Dolls Stack averages 4.7 from 3.6K ratings.

### Do Christmas Sweeper 3 or Dolls Stack have ads?

Dolls Stack shows ads; Christmas Sweeper 3 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Christmas Sweeper 3 or Dolls Stack?

Christmas Sweeper 3 ships an update every 4 weeks, and Dolls Stack every 8 days. Most recently, Christmas Sweeper 3 was updated on September 24, 2026 and Dolls Stack on September 23, 2026.

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