Comparison

BuzzMeIn vs 3 Tiles

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

Head to head
About

BuzzMeIn

Transform your iOS devices into a game show buzzer system. Connect up to 8 devices via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi for team challenges and Q&A sessions. Easily connect, buzz, and reset with a simple interface.

Highlights
  • Connect up to 8 iOS devices
  • Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Simple one-tap connect
  • Visual and audio buzz alerts
  • Easy reset function
  • Ideal for team challenges and Q&A
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Join up to 8 iOS devices by Bluetooth and or Wi-Fi to reproduce a gameshow like buzzer system. The experience has been fine-tuned to require as little on your part as possible. Simply click the “Connect” button and find a device running BuzzMeIn in your vicinity that you want to connect with - it could not be easier! Tapping the button will turn it green and play a sound effect. The other connected devices will see an alert to indicate the button has been pressed. To reset the buzzers, just tap the “Reset” button. BuzzMeIn is ideal for businesses or teachers running team challenges or Q&A sessions. Acknowledgements: Wilsoninfo Clipart - Animations http://www.wilsoninfo.com icons8 http://www.icons8.com

About

3 Tiles

This brain and attention puzzle game offers a relaxing and entertaining experience with hundreds of challenging levels. Match three identical tiles to clear the board and progress through various themes and special events. Utilize boosters and secret tiles to overcome obstacles and collect unique items.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of challenging levels
  • Time-limited events
  • Stunning game themes
  • Collectible puzzle pieces
  • Wheel of Fortune for prizes
  • Secret tiles and jokers
  • Boosters (hint, undo, shuffle)
Features
Currently charting
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3 TILES will make you fall in love with brain & attention puzzle games. 3 TILES is the best way to switch your mind, relax, and entertain after studies or working days. Long waiting for an appointment or a flight? It won't bother you anymore. You can easily make that time enjoyable. 3 TILES will become your chill resort. Ultimate relaxation and brain teaser kit is always at hand for you. 3 TILES will remind you of good-old Mahjong from your childhood. And we’ve taken it to a completely new level. It is easy and simple to pick up. At the same time it is exciting, catching, and intriguing to play. HOW TO PLAY GOAL. Your goal is to clean the playing field. PLAY. Just tap to place the tiles into the stack. Three same tiles, for instance, three strawberries, will be matched. WIN. When the playing field is cleared, you win! LOSS. You are stuck and fail, if you don't get a merge for seven tiles. Remember: You have a maximum of seven moves to make one combination of three tiles! 3 TILES FEATURES: LEVELS. More than 700 challenging levels. And we always come up with something new. You have no chance to get bored! EVENTS. Fascinating time-limited events with unique settings and little marvels for special occasions. Celebrations are always special with 3 TILES. THEMES. Numerous stunning game themes from fruits and flowers to travel and space. Are you up for diving underwater or experiencing Wild-Wild West? We have it all. Btw, if you have a theme idea, feel free to tell us. COLLECTIONS. Collector's dream. Each game theme has a surprise for you. Play and find the hidden parts of a puzzle. Make an exclusive card complete! GREAT LUCK. Are you a child of fortune? Take your chances. Spin the Wheel of Fortune and win amazing prizes. SPECIALTIES. Secret tiles and jockers. Yes, we know how to keep you excited! Play and find out how it works! BOOSTERS. If you get stuck you can always use our boosters: hint, undo, and shuffle. Keep calm and play on! 3 TILES welcomes you in the amazing chill tiles matching world. Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3tiles_game/ Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Tiles.game Privacy Policy: https://docs.appsyoulove.com/policies/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://docs.appsyoulove.com/policies/terms-of-use

Screenshots

BuzzMeIn3 screens
3 Tiles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BuzzMeIn at none against 3 Tiles's 10. BuzzMeIn also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 3 Tiles's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 46 months) and ratings volume (100K vs 21). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support 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. 3 Tiles sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. BuzzMeIn asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for BuzzMeIn against 4.5 for 3 Tiles. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3 Tiles has 100K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of BuzzMeIn's written reviews are positive against 64% of 3 Tiles's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BuzzMeIn ships an update every 46 months, 3 Tiles every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
BuzzMeIn versus 3 Tiles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuzzMeIn3 Tiles
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (21 ratings) — better4.5 (100K ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews64.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21100K — better
Update frequencyEvery 46 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#184 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB488 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLindsay BridgmanAPPSYOULOVE LTD

Customer experience

BuzzMeIn

All ratings21 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

3 Tiles

All ratings99,975 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral7.9%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews1,128 reviews
Positive64.2%
Neutral11.0%
Negative24.8%

Bugs and requests

BuzzMeIn

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

3 Tiles

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game restarting at level 1
  • Ads freezing or crashing the game
  • Inconsistent performance

Requested features

4 requests
  • More level variety
  • Ability to replay past levels
  • Save progress across devices
  • Customizable tile sets

In-app purchases

None

BuzzMeIn

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

3 Tiles

Subscriptions2
  • Subscription Golden Pass W 53 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Subscription Premium Plus W 53 Days trial$5.997 Days
One-time8
  • Triple Hints Small$2.99
  • No Ads Promo 4$4.99
  • No Ads Small Promo$5.99
Show 5 more
  • Popup Hints Single 7$7.99
  • No Ads basic promo$7.99
  • Popup Revive Single 7$7.99
  • Popup Extra Cells Big$9.99
  • Popup Revive Single 11$11.99

Questions

Is BuzzMeIn free?
BuzzMeIn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3 Tiles free?
3 Tiles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BuzzMeIn or 3 Tiles?
BuzzMeIn is rated higher. BuzzMeIn averages 4.5 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while 3 Tiles averages 4.5 from 100K ratings.
Do BuzzMeIn or 3 Tiles have ads?
3 Tiles shows ads; BuzzMeIn does not.
Which is updated more often, BuzzMeIn or 3 Tiles?
BuzzMeIn ships an update every 46 months, and 3 Tiles every 3 weeks. Most recently, BuzzMeIn was updated on November 6, 2026 and 3 Tiles on November 9, 2026.

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