# Match vs Relaxing Match 3

The clearest difference is ads: Match at none against Relaxing Match 3's shown. Match also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Relaxing Match 3's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (194 vs 15). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Match sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Relaxing Match 3 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Match against 4.6 for Relaxing Match 3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Relaxing Match 3 has 194 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Match's written reviews are positive against 61% of Relaxing Match 3's.

Match ships an update every 25 months, Relaxing Match 3 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Match | Relaxing Match 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-3-elements/id1161724508/reviews)** | [4.6 (194 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relaxing-match-3-calm-games/id1574282904/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **194** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 61.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 369 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OPENMAIGEIM, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/788446310) | [Tiny Tactics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437516563) |

## What reviewers say

### Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-3-elements/id1161724508)

A free-to-play match-3 puzzle game blending logic and strategy with over 240 levels across diverse locations. Enjoy offline play and family-friendly fun with no time limits.

**Highlights:** 240+ levels, 9 unique locations, Offline play, No time limits, Family-friendly, Multiple languages supported

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Relaxing Match 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relaxing-match-3-calm-games/id1574282904)

This casual puzzle game offers a calming, zen experience with hundreds of match-three levels. Engage in relaxing gameplay, utilize boosters, and compete in tournaments. Play anytime, anywhere, with or without internet.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of match-three puzzle levels, Calming zen sound effects and animations, Boosters and power-ups for strategic play, Tournaments and events with rewards, Compete with friends and join teams, Offline play supported, Daily rewards and gifts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fistfull of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Combo Pack 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Harmony Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Combo Pack 2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Combo Pack 3 | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Match free?

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

### Is Relaxing Match 3 free?

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

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

Match is rated higher. Match averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Relaxing Match 3 averages 4.6 from 194 ratings.

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

Relaxing Match 3 shows ads; Match does not.

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

Match ships an update every 25 months, and Relaxing Match 3 every 3 months. Most recently, Match was updated on November 2, 2026 and Relaxing Match 3 on November 3, 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.*