# Slide3 vs Aqua Match

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Slide3 at none against Aqua Match's 21. Slide3 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 13.0). Aqua Match's advantage is ratings volume (5.9K vs 5) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aqua Match sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Slide3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Aqua Match holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aqua Match has 5.9K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slide3 | Aqua Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slide3/id1068553093/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aqua-match/id6502511364/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **5.9K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 60.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 210 MB | 270 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Magma Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/490634283) | [Playrix](https://appshunter.io/developer/1162116447) |

## What reviewers say

### Slide3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slide3/id1068553093)

Engage in a vibrant Match 3 puzzle adventure with hundreds of challenging levels. Discover a colorful world, achieve various objectives, and compete on global leaderboards. Enjoy hours of free gameplay with cloud saving for seamless device switching.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of fun levels, Match 3 gameplay, Various objectives, Gorgeous HD graphics, Global leaderboards, Cloud save progression

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Aqua Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aqua-match/id6502511364)

Engage in vibrant match-3 puzzles to design and decorate beautiful aquariums. Collect and care for a variety of charming fish, unlocking new species and themes as you progress. Enjoy a relaxing underwater adventure with competitive events and social features.

**Highlights:** Match-3 puzzle gameplay, Aquarium decoration, Fish collection, Challenging levels with boosters, Competitive events and tournaments, Creative decoration themes, Unlockable fish with unique personalities

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crystals Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crystals Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pirate's Stash | $2.99 | one-time |
| Crystals Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Snail’s Stash | $5.99 | one-time |
| Crystals Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Crystals Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Crystals Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Crab’s Cache | $9.99 | one-time |
| Aqua Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystals Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Crystals Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Fishe’s Fortune | $22.99 | one-time |
| Seahorse's Pot | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing gameplay
- 🎨 Cute and visually appealing graphics
- 🎁 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🎉 Enjoyable and entertaining experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs that prevent progress
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases required for progression
- 🤔 Game mechanics too similar to other titles

**Reported bugs**

- Blocks not disappearing as intended
- Game not rotating properly on iPad
- Levels stalling and preventing further progress

**Requested features**

- Add puzzle/minigame elements
- Improve level design and difficulty progression
- Introduce more variety in gameplay


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slide3 free?

Slide3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Aqua Match free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Slide3 or Aqua Match?

Aqua Match is rated higher. Slide3 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Aqua Match averages 4.9 from 5.9K ratings.

### Do Slide3 or Aqua Match have ads?

Aqua Match shows ads; Slide3 does not.

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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.*