Comparison

WizardLand vs Tropic Trouble Match 3 Builder

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WizardLand

Embark on a magical adventure to save a fantasy land from a wicked wizard. Rebuild the country by playing engaging match-3 puzzle levels. Enjoy three distinct gameplay modes with no ads or hidden payments.

Highlights
  • Three gameplay modes: swap, chain, group
  • Match-3 levels to rebuild the country
  • No ads or hidden payments
  • Fantasy fairytale creatures theme
Features
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Once upon a time there was a Wizard Land, where witches, wizards, fairies and fairytale creatures dwelled. Sometimes they lived together in peace, sometimes there were local conflicts; but no conflict could compare to the Last Battle of Wizard Land. The inhabitants of the country could exist thanks to a magic crystal flower, which had grown in an underground maze in the White Mountains and emanated astounding magic energy. But the wicked wizard decided to take all that energy, and it meant the downfall of the whole country. WHAT MAKES THE GAME SPECIAL? - Three gameplay modes: swap, chain, group. - You play match-3 levels, which help you rebuild the country. - Pay once, no any ads at all. No any hidden payments. STAY TUNED Join us on: https://www.facebook.com/rumbic.studio Follow us on: https://twitter.com/rumbic

About

Tropic Trouble Match 3 Builder

Embark on a tropical island adventure after a shipwreck. Solve match-3 puzzles to gather resources, build a home, and explore new areas. Decorate your island paradise and follow a family's story of resilience.

Highlights
  • Match-3 puzzle gameplay
  • Island building and decoration
  • Explore new island areas
  • Collect resources
  • Follow a family story
  • Visit friends' islands
Features
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Welcome to Tropic Trouble! While sailing from San Francisco to Hawaii, your family’s ship was hit by a storm and wrecked upon a mysterious, uncharted island! Now, they need your help! Help build your family a home, find food, and turn this mysterious island into your own tropical escape! An uncharted island paradise is waiting for you to explore in this brand new match-3 adventure game! Beat match-3 puzzles to collect resources, then use those resources to build everything your family needs! Spruce up your island with beautiful decorations, from statues and plants to pets you can collect! Open up new areas of the island to expand your family’s new home, and help them turn a bit of misfortune into a lucky break! There’s just so many fun and amazing things to see and do around the island: Addictive gameplay! Match and swap gems to decorate your island! Hundreds of new and unique match three puzzle levels just waiting for you! Explore secret areas for amazing rewards! Build your own home, farm, garden, and more! Visit your friends on their islands and exchange gifts! Follow the story of your family as they build their life! In Tropic Trouble, you have full control of your island. Choose where to build your home, then upgrade it from a shack on the beach to a tropical island mansion! Go fishing with Dad! Cook with Mom! Make ice cream with the kids! So why wait? Your next vacation is ready and waiting for you in this new match-3 experience! Play Tropic Trouble today!

Screenshots

WizardLand4 screens
Tropic Trouble Match 3 Builder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: WizardLand at none against Tropic Trouble Match 3 Builder's shown. WizardLand also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.2). Tropic Trouble Match 3 Builder's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (7.3K vs 95). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. WizardLand sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tropic Trouble Match 3 Builder sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for WizardLand against 4.7 for Tropic Trouble Match 3 Builder. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tropic Trouble Match 3 Builder has 7.3K ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of WizardLand's written reviews are positive against 75% of Tropic Trouble Match 3 Builder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WizardLand ships an update every 16 months, Tropic Trouble Match 3 Builder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
WizardLand versus Tropic Trouble Match 3 Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWizardLandTropic Trouble Match 3 Builder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (95 ratings) — better4.7 (7.3K ratings)
Positive reviews79.2% of reviews — better75.5% of reviews
Number of ratings957.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better12.2
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRumbic, Inc.Qublix

Customer experience

WizardLand

All ratings94 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive79.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.8%

Tropic Trouble Match 3 Builder

All ratings7,313 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews306 reviews
Positive75.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative19.6%

Bugs and requests

WizardLand

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Tropic Trouble Match 3 Builder

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game resets progress to level 1
  • Freezes or crashes on certain devices
  • Issues with in-app purchases and rewards
  • Leaderboard and achievements not working properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to turn off hints or animations
  • More variety in levels and challenges
  • Ability to replay previous levels
  • Better customer support and bug fixes

In-app purchases

1 purchases

WizardLand

One-time1
  • Full Version$6.99
10 purchases

Tropic Trouble Match 3 Builder

One-time10
  • 100 Cash + 3H Lives + Boosters$0.99
  • Bonus Offer$1.99
  • Small Gem Package$4.99
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  • 120 Cash + 3H Lives + Boosters$5.99
  • Medium Gem Package$9.99
  • 225 Gems and 1H Infinite Lives$9.99
  • Use Gems for Powerful Boosters$9.99
  • 450 Gems and 3H Infinite Lives$14.99
  • Large Gem Package$19.99
  • Use Gems for Powerful Boosters$19.99

Questions

Is WizardLand free?
WizardLand is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tropic Trouble Match 3 Builder free?
Tropic Trouble Match 3 Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WizardLand or Tropic Trouble Match 3 Builder?
WizardLand is rated higher. WizardLand averages 4.8 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Tropic Trouble Match 3 Builder averages 4.7 from 7.3K ratings.
Do WizardLand or Tropic Trouble Match 3 Builder have ads?
Tropic Trouble Match 3 Builder shows ads; WizardLand does not.
Which is updated more often, WizardLand or Tropic Trouble Match 3 Builder?
WizardLand ships an update every 16 months, and Tropic Trouble Match 3 Builder every 2 months. Most recently, WizardLand was updated on November 2, 2026 and Tropic Trouble Match 3 Builder on November 5, 2026.

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