# Match 3 vs Queue Match

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Queue Match at none against Match 3's 5. Queue Match also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months). Match 3's advantage is ratings volume (39 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Match 3 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Queue Match asks for nothing beyond the download.

Queue Match holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Match 3 has 39 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Match 3 ships an update every 13 months, Queue Match every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Match 3 | Queue Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-3-sugar-matching-games/id1143719650/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/queue-match-fruit-blast/id6760646264/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 169 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [鹃 马](https://appshunter.io/developer/1099434523) | [立栓 叶](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885480567) |

## What reviewers say

### Match 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-3-sugar-matching-games/id1143719650)

Engage in a vibrant match-3 puzzle adventure with sweet treats. Swap colorful pieces to create matches of three or more in a row or column. Explore over 100 levels with engaging graphics and sound.

**Highlights:** Match 3 or more pieces, Tilt and touch controls, Stunning graphics, Immersive sound effects, 100 unique levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 42 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 88 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 276 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 480 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 999 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


### Queue Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/queue-match-fruit-blast/id6760646264)

Engage in a vibrant puzzle adventure matching fruits to solve challenging levels. Features include an endless survival mode, over 100 adventure levels, cute characters, and powerful boosters for satisfying fruit blasts.

**Highlights:** Endless survival mode, 100+ adventure levels, Cute fruit characters, Powerful boosters, Stunning visual effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Match 3 free?

Match 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Queue Match free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Match 3 or Queue Match?

Queue Match is rated higher. Match 3 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Queue Match averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Match 3 or Queue Match have ads?

Both Match 3 and Queue Match show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Match 3 or Queue Match?

Match 3 ships an update every 13 months, and Queue Match every 2 months. Most recently, Match 3 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Queue Match on October 7, 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.*