# Match vs Cat Crunch

The clearest difference is ads: Match at none against Cat Crunch's shown. Match also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 35%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). Cat Crunch's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (96 vs 15). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Match sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Cat Crunch sells 43 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Match holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cat Crunch has 96 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Match's written reviews are positive against 35% of Cat Crunch's.

Match ships an update every 25 months, Cat Crunch every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Match | Cat Crunch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-3-elements/id1161724508/reviews)** | [4.2 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-crunch-match-3-games/id6471232053/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **96** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 35.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 1.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 14.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OPENMAIGEIM, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/788446310) | [Corncheesegames](https://appshunter.io/developer/6814329348) |

## 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 |


### Cat Crunch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-crunch-match-3-games/id6471232053)

Engage in a strategic match-3 puzzle adventure with over 4000 levels. Grow your cat, rebuild your home from rodent invaders, and enjoy a relaxing, timer-free gameplay experience with daily quests and powerful boosters.

**Highlights:** Over 4000 engaging levels, Cat growth and block matching, Home rebuilding and decoration, Rat battle defense feature, Daily quests for boosters, Strategic, timer-free gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (43)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Surprise Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| CoinPackage | $1.99 | one-time |
| Challenge | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins 1000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Black Friday Pick | $2.99 | one-time |
| HalloweenPack1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free | $2.99 | one-time |
| Today's Special | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pick One | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kitten Bounty | $3.99 | one-time |
| Valentinue Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Treasure | $3.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hard Level Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Treasure | $5.99 | one-time |
| Valentinue Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Kitten Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Bonus | $5.99 | one-time |
| Black Friday Pick | $5.99 | one-time |
| HalloweenPack2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pick One | $5.99 | one-time |
| Valentinue Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Level Package 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Black Friday Pick | $6.99 | one-time |
| HalloweenPack3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 6 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pick One | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coins 5000 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Black Friday Pick | $7.99 | one-time |
| HalloweenPack4 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pick One | $7.99 | one-time |
| Cat Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Double Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cat Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Treasure | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 9 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Paw Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Treasure | $49.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Treasure | $100.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Match free?

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

### Is Cat Crunch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Match or Cat Crunch?

Match is rated higher. Match averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Cat Crunch averages 4.2 from 96 ratings.

### Do Match or Cat Crunch have ads?

Cat Crunch shows ads; Match does not.

### Which is updated more often, Match or Cat Crunch?

Match ships an update every 25 months, and Cat Crunch every 10 days. Most recently, Match was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cat Crunch 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.*