# Chef's Quest vs Three Match

The clearest difference is ads: Chef's Quest at none against Three Match's shown. Chef's Quest also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and review sentiment (71% vs 57%). Three Match's advantage is ratings volume (707 vs 51). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chef's Quest sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Three Match sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Three Match holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Three Match has 707 ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Chef's Quest's written reviews are positive against 57% of Three Match's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Chef's Quest ships an update weekly, Three Match monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chef's Quest | Three Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chefs-quest/id1107822876/reviews) | **[4.6 (707 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/three-match-match-3-game/id1483024460/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 51 | **707** |
| Positive reviews | **70.6% of reviews** | 56.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 123 MB | 284 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [The Binary Mill](https://appshunter.io/developer/297436457) | [Tiny Tactics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437516563) |

## What reviewers say

### Chef's Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chefs-quest/id1107822876)

Embark on a global culinary journey to become a master chef. Solve match-3 puzzles, collect decor, and build a thriving restaurant. Compete with friends and attract celebrities for bonuses.

**Highlights:** Match-3 culinary challenges, Restaurant design and furnishing, Collect unique decor items, Play with friends, Power-ups, Attract celebrities, Master chef battles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buffet | $1.99 | one-time |
| Catch of the Day | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lunch Special | $1.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buffet | $6.99 | one-time |
| Catch of the Day | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lunch Special | $6.99 | one-time |
| 100 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Vibrant graphics
- 🕹️ Addictive match-3 mechanics
- 🛠️ Ability to decorate restaurant
- 🕰️ Relaxing time-killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Monetization issues and paywall
- 🕹️ Difficulty spikes in later levels
- 🔇 Repetitive sound effects

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing lives and lost progress
- Freezing and black screen issues
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- More level variety and new content updates
- Improved progress saving and syncing across devices
- Option to disable in-app purchases


### Three Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/three-match-match-3-game/id1483024460)

Engage in a classic match-3 puzzle adventure with a culinary twist. Swap and match items to clear levels, unlock and build beautiful restaurants worldwide, and overcome fun obstacles with boosters. Compete in tournaments and join teams for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Swap and match 3 items, Build and upgrade restaurants, Explore food around the world, Overcome challenging obstacles, Use cool boosters, Compete in tournaments, Play offline

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Offer Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fistful of coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Offer Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Offer Pack 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Offer Pack 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Combo Pack 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Offer Pack 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Combo Pack 2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Combo Pack 3 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Combo Pack 4 | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing gameplay
- 💡 Cute baker character
- 🚀 Enjoyable matching game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent ad interruptions
- ⏱️ Timed levels can be stressful
- 🔋 Music can't be turned off permanently

**Reported bugs**

- Sounds settings don't stay off
- Rewards/offers not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More new levels added regularly
- Ability to turn off music/sounds permanently


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chef's Quest free?

Chef's Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Three Match free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chef's Quest or Three Match?

Three Match is rated higher. Chef's Quest averages 4.5 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Three Match averages 4.6 from 707 ratings.

### Do Chef's Quest or Three Match have ads?

Three Match shows ads; Chef's Quest does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chef's Quest or Three Match?

Chef's Quest ships an update weekly, and Three Match monthly. Most recently, Chef's Quest was updated on October 21, 2026 and Three Match on October 23, 2026.

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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.*