# ねこつめ3 vs Hello Kitty Friends Match

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ねこつめ3 at none against Hello Kitty Friends Match's 43. ねこつめ3 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (78% vs 67%). Hello Kitty Friends Match's advantage is ratings volume (574 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hello Kitty Friends Match sells 42 one-off in-app purchases. ねこつめ3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for ねこつめ3 against 4.6 for Hello Kitty Friends Match. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hello Kitty Friends Match has 574 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of ねこつめ3's written reviews are positive against 67% of Hello Kitty Friends Match's.

ねこつめ3 ships an update monthly, Hello Kitty Friends Match every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ねこつめ3 | Hello Kitty Friends Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3/id1062774871/reviews) | **[4.6 (574 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-kitty-friends-match/id6742533643/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **574** |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 510 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [naoji kawaguchi](https://appshunter.io/developer/976013784) | [LINE Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/447309128) |

## What reviewers say

### ねこつめ3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3/id1062774871)

A relaxing puzzle game where you arrange cat-shaped pieces into boxes. With simple tap and slide controls, it's perfect for quick brain training during commutes or free time. Challenge yourself with 100 levels of increasing difficulty.

**Highlights:** Easy tap and slide controls, Arrange cat pieces into boxes, 100 challenging puzzle levels, Brain training and mental exercise, Relaxing gameplay for commutes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hello Kitty Friends Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-kitty-friends-match/id6742533643)

Engage in a match-3 puzzle adventure with beloved Sanrio characters to restore a ruined village. Collect characters, explore Dreamland, and save your memories in a charming game experience.

**Highlights:** Match-3 puzzle gameplay, Officially licensed Sanrio characters, Thousands of unique levels, Character collection, Dreamland exploration, In-game album for memories, Teamwork with teammates

**In-app purchases (42)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Mine_1 | $1.09 | one-time |
| Daily Max Pack | $1.09 | one-time |
| Daily Pack | $1.09 | one-time |
| Treasure Tarot_1 | $1.09 | one-time |
| Daily Max Pack 2 | $2.39 | one-time |
| Puzzle Support Pack | $2.39 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.39 | one-time |
| 70 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| 35 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Value Pack 1 | $3.00 | one-time |
| Gacha Anticipation Pack | $3.00 | one-time |
| Treasure Tarot_2 | $3.00 | one-time |
| Pompompurin Style Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hello Kitty Style Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pochacco Style Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cinnamoroll Style Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hangyodon Style Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Kuromi Style Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| My Melody Style Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Friends Pass Mini | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sweet Puzzle Support Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1-Year Thank You Puzzle Pack | $5.49 | one-time |
| Item-Filled Puzzle Pack | $5.49 | one-time |
| Weekly Gem Chance I | $5.49 | one-time |
| Summer Match Pack 1 | $5.49 | one-time |
| 70 Gems | $5.49 | one-time |
| 140 Gems | $5.49 | one-time |
| Gacha Cheering Pack | $5.49 | one-time |
| Friends Pass | $7.09 | one-time |
| Weekly Gem Chance II | $7.99 | one-time |
| Best Marine Gem Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Gacha Chance 2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Friends Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 180 Gems | $12.99 | one-time |
| Gacha Encouraging Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Tarot_4 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Best Gacha Pack | $15.99 | one-time |
| Growth Pass 1 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Tarot_5 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Tarot_6 | $49.99 | one-time |
| S Grade Gacha Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Adorable and fun
- 👍 Relaxing and chill gameplay
- 🎨 Cute art style
- 🎉 Enjoyable match-3 experience
- 🎁 Preregistration gift is cute

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited moves in matching games
- 🚫 Unable to play due to error 403
- 🚫 No way to consent to data usage

**Reported bugs**

- Error 403 preventing gameplay
- Unable to consent to data usage

**Requested features**

- More moves in matching games
- Add Pekkle character


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ねこつめ3 free?

ねこつめ3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hello Kitty Friends Match free?

Hello Kitty Friends Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ねこつめ3 or Hello Kitty Friends Match?

Hello Kitty Friends Match is rated higher. ねこつめ3 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Hello Kitty Friends Match averages 4.6 from 574 ratings.

### Do ねこつめ3 or Hello Kitty Friends Match have ads?

Hello Kitty Friends Match shows ads; ねこつめ3 does not.

### Which is updated more often, ねこつめ3 or Hello Kitty Friends Match?

ねこつめ3 ships an update monthly, and Hello Kitty Friends Match every 3 weeks. Most recently, ねこつめ3 was updated on October 20, 2026 and Hello Kitty Friends Match on October 23, 2026.

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