# KAMI 2 vs Dual Match 3

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dual Match 3 at none against KAMI 2's 7. Dual Match 3 also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). KAMI 2's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 56%) and ratings volume (15K vs 61). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KAMI 2 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Dual Match 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

KAMI 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KAMI 2 has 15K ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of KAMI 2's written reviews are positive against 56% of Dual Match 3's.

KAMI 2 ships an update every 2 months, Dual Match 3 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KAMI 2 | Dual Match 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kami-2/id1133161444/reviews)** | [4.4 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dual-match-3/id1235387591/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 61 |
| Positive reviews | **83.8% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 396 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [State of Play Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/494615574) | [Iyoda](https://appshunter.io/developer/432060813) |

## What reviewers say

### KAMI 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kami-2/id1133161444)

This game challenges players to fill each puzzle with a single color using the fewest moves possible. It offers over 100 handcrafted puzzles, daily challenges, and the ability to create and share your own designs.

**Highlights:** Hand-crafted puzzles, Single color flood mechanic, Fewest moves challenge, Daily challenges, User-generated puzzles, Puzzle builder

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Palettes 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Palettes 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Palettes 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 75 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Beautiful visuals and soothing audio
- 🧠 Challenging and brain-stimulating puzzles
- 🔍 Ability to create and publish custom puzzles
- 🕰️ Relaxing and calming gameplay experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive use of ads and in-app purchases for hints
- 🐛 Connectivity issues and server problems
- 🤯 Difficulty spike in later levels with no free hints
- 📱 Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Reported bugs**

- Daily puzzles not loading or resetting incorrectly
- User-created puzzles not saving or syncing properly
- App freezing or crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Earn free hints through gameplay achievements
- Option to undo moves or restart puzzles
- Improved puzzle search and discovery
- Colorblind accessibility features


### Dual Match 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dual-match-3/id1235387591)

Connect matching balls of the same color and number to achieve high scores. Utilize strategic combos and special items to overcome challenges in various game modes. Share your progress and achievements with friends.

**Highlights:** Connect same color and number balls, Score multipliers for combos, Vertical, horizontal, and diagonal connections, Hard Mode with cube clearing, Time Mode for high score challenges, In-game items for assistance, Colorblind option and themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KAMI 2 free?

KAMI 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dual Match 3 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KAMI 2 or Dual Match 3?

KAMI 2 is rated higher. KAMI 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Dual Match 3 averages 4.4 from 61 ratings.

### Do KAMI 2 or Dual Match 3 have ads?

Both KAMI 2 and Dual Match 3 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, KAMI 2 or Dual Match 3?

KAMI 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Dual Match 3 every 6 weeks. Most recently, KAMI 2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Dual Match 3 on October 24, 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.*