# Fancy Blast vs Phantom Match

The clearest difference is update cadence: Phantom Match at every 10 days against Fancy Blast's every 3 months. Fancy Blast's advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 33%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Fancy Blast holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.2K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Fancy Blast's written reviews are positive against 33% of Phantom Match's.

Fancy Blast ships an update every 3 months, Phantom Match every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fancy Blast | Phantom Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fancy-blast-match-3-games/id1161747978/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantom-match/id6793386293/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **57.2% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 391 MB | 541 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Fenomen Games OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/767465485) | [Gamee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475467752) |

## What reviewers say

### Fancy Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fancy-blast-match-3-games/id1161747978)

Embark on a magical puzzle adventure through beloved fairy tales. Solve thousands of match-3 levels, collect items for characters, and blast your way through enchanted worlds. Enjoy this game offline, with optional in-app purchases for enhancements.

**Highlights:** Match-3 puzzle gameplay, Fairy tale themed levels, Character-specific quests, Offline play, Special power-ups, Thousands of levels

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Golden Bars Extra Small | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Bundle discount 80% | $1.99 | one-time |
| Money Box Small | $2.99 | one-time |
| Golden Bars Small | $5.99 | one-time |
| Conversion Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Golden Bars Low | $9.99 | one-time |
| New Instant offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Money Box Large | $11.99 | one-time |
| Low Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Offer | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Cute and colorful graphics
- 🧠 Challenging gameplay
- 🕹️ Addictive and fun
- 🕰️ Relaxing experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔑 Difficult to progress without in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Levels get too hard too quickly
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🕰️ Too many ads and interruptions

**Reported bugs**

- Rewards and tickets not being awarded properly
- Decor and world map features not unlocking
- Game freezing or crashing during play
- Connectivity issues and loading problems

**Requested features**

- More levels and world maps
- Daily rewards and bonuses
- Option to disable hints and tips
- Ability to replay completed levels


### Phantom Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantom-match/id6793386293)

Engage in a unique puzzle adventure where matching blocks helps you execute daring heists. Outsmart law enforcement, disable security systems, and collect valuable loot across hundreds of challenging levels. Become the ultimate thief in this exciting escape-themed game.

**Highlights:** Unique Match & Heist Gameplay, Hundreds of Challenging Levels, Outsmart the Cops, Exciting Escape Challenges, Collect valuable loot

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Start Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Booster Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Keep Up Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Great Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fancy Blast free?

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

### Is Phantom Match free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fancy Blast or Phantom Match?

Fancy Blast is rated higher. Fancy Blast averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Phantom Match averages 4.5 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Fancy Blast or Phantom Match have ads?

Both Fancy Blast and Phantom Match show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fancy Blast or Phantom Match?

Fancy Blast ships an update every 3 months, and Phantom Match every 10 days. Most recently, Fancy Blast was updated on November 2, 2026 and Phantom Match on November 1, 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.*
