# BuzzMeIn vs 3 Tiles

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | BuzzMeIn | 3 Tiles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzmein/id1109830835/reviews)** | [4.5 (100K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3-tiles-connect-tile-matching/id1525211513/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **100K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **64.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 46 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#190** |
| Size | 2 MB | 488 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lindsay Bridgman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1109830834) | [APPSYOULOVE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629034561) |

## What reviewers say

### BuzzMeIn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzmein/id1109830835)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 3 Tiles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3-tiles-connect-tile-matching/id1525211513)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription Golden Pass W 5 | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription Premium Plus W 5 | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Triple Hints Small | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Promo 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Small Promo | $5.99 | one-time |
| Popup Hints Single 7 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads basic promo | $7.99 | one-time |
| Popup Revive Single 7 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Popup Extra Cells Big | $9.99 | one-time |
| Popup Revive Single 11 | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Mentally stimulating
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🕰️ Relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤯 Frustrating difficulty spikes
- 🔁 Repetitive levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game restarting at level 1
- Ads freezing or crashing the game
- Inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Ability to replay past levels
- Save progress across devices
- Customizable tile sets


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*