# Sly Kittens! vs Match 3*

The clearest difference is monetization model: Match 3* at free against Sly Kittens!'s free with in-app purchases. Sly Kittens!'s advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Sly Kittens! against 5.0 for Match 3*. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sly Kittens! | Match 3* |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sly-kittens/id1130268879/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-3/id6752211780/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 43.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appnetto LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/675500770) | [Alexander Berson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531453464) |

## What reviewers say

### Sly Kittens!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sly-kittens/id1130268879)

A "three in a row" puzzle game featuring cute and funny characters. It's easy to learn, helps develop logical thinking, and offers a relaxing experience with fun animations and music. Suitable for all ages, it's a great way to challenge friends or keep kids entertained.

**Highlights:** Cute and funny kitten characters, Easy to learn "three in a row" gameplay, Develops logical thinking, Awesome animation and lovely music, Suitable for all ages, Challenge friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Match 3*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-3/id6752211780)

Score points by matching three or more identical shapes in a row. This tile-matching game offers a simple yet engaging puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** Match three or more identical shapes, Score points, Simple puzzle gameplay, Engaging matching mechanics

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sly Kittens! free?

Sly Kittens! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Match 3* free?

Match 3* is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sly Kittens! or Match 3*?

Sly Kittens! and Match 3* are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Sly Kittens! or Match 3* have ads?

Neither Sly Kittens! nor Match 3* shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sly Kittens! or Match 3*?

Sly Kittens! ships an update fortnightly, and Match 3* fortnightly. Most recently, Sly Kittens! was updated on November 2, 2026 and Match 3* on October 30, 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.*