# Match vs Mighty Match

The clearest difference is ads: Match at none against Mighty Match's shown. Match also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 50%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Mighty Match's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (687 vs 15). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Match sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Mighty Match sells 27 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 Mighty Match. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mighty Match has 687 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 50% of Mighty Match's.

Match ships an update every 25 months, Mighty Match every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Match | Mighty Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-3-elements/id1161724508/reviews) | [4.6 (687 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mighty-match-3d-puzzle-game/id6477714643/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **687** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 376 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [OPENMAIGEIM, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/788446310) | [SANTICUM INTERNATIONAL LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625702630) |

## 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 |


### Mighty Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mighty-match-3d-puzzle-game/id6477714643)

Embark on a thrilling triple match 3D puzzle adventure with a charming raccoon companion. Search for identical items, collect boosters, and unlock mysterious portals to restore rooms and clean objects. Enjoy a visually stunning and relaxing puzzle experience with daily rewards and offline play.

**Highlights:** Triple match 3D gameplay, Charming raccoon companion, Unlock and restore mysterious portals, Daily rewards and weekly challenges, Offline play capability, Vibrant and immersive graphics

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

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily Gifts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Relax Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasure Small Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Gifts | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Relax Mode | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasure Medium Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Relax Mode | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Relax Mode | $3.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasure Large Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Relax Mode | $4.99 | one-time |
| Start Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Medium | $7.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasure Extra Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Research Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Big Triple Deal! | $14.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins Pack | $27.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins Pack | $54.99 | one-time |
| Unlimate Bundle | $79.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🧠 Challenging gameplay
- 🕹️ Fun and relaxing
- 👍 Enjoyable overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive ads and monetization
- ⏱️ Frustrating time limits
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🤔 Difficulty increases too much

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or locking up
- Ads getting stuck on screen
- Inability to earn extra time rewards

**Requested features**

- Ability to save progress across devices
- Option to disable timer or play in relaxed mode
- Improved ad implementation or paid ad-free option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Match free?

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

### Is Mighty Match free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Match or Mighty Match?

Match and Mighty Match are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 15 and 687 ratings respectively.

### Do Match or Mighty Match have ads?

Mighty Match shows ads; Match does not.

### Which is updated more often, Match or Mighty Match?

Match ships an update every 25 months, and Mighty Match every 3 days. Most recently, Match was updated on September 28, 2026 and Mighty Match on October 20, 2026.

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