Freeways vs Block Puzzle × Match 3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Freeways
Design and simulate freeway interchanges using intuitive finger-drawing controls. Optimize traffic flow and prevent congestion by strategically planning road layouts. Experience the role of a freeway engineer in a hands-on simulation.
- Draw freeway interchanges
- Finger-based controls
- Optimize for efficiency
- Avoid traffic jams
- Freeway engineering simulation
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You are a freeway engineer. Draw freeway interchanges with your finger. Optimize for efficiency and avoid traffic jams.
Block Puzzle × Match 3
Combine block-placing strategy with match-3 mechanics on an 8x8 grid. Clear blocks by matching three or more of the same color to score points and achieve perfect moves. Enjoy a pure strategic experience with no timers or wifi requirements.
- 8x8 grid placement
- Match 3+ blocks to clear
- Score points with placements
- No timers or wifi needed
- Pure strategy gameplay
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What happens when block puzzles crash into match-3? You get this addictive twist. Place pieces, match blocks, and chase the thrill of a perfect move. -Drop pieces on an 8x8 grid -Match 3+ blocks of the same color to clear them -Score points with every placement and streak -Game ends when you’re out of moves -No timers, no wifi needed, no leaderboards, just pure strategy. Think you’ve mastered puzzles? Try this mash-up and find out. Download now and play.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Block Puzzle × Match 3 at Free against Freeways's $2.99. Block Puzzle × Match 3 also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (88% vs 62%). Freeways's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#126 vs unranked). On update cadence, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Block Puzzle × Match 3 is free to download; Freeways costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Block Puzzle × Match 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 507 and 155 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Freeways's written reviews are positive against 88% of Block Puzzle × Match 3's.
Freeways ships an update every 2 months, Block Puzzle × Match 3 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Freeways | Block Puzzle × Match 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.7 (507 ratings) | 4.9 (155 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.4% of reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 507 — better | 155 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | #126 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Captain Games Inc. | Staple Games |
Customer experience
Freeways
Block Puzzle × Match 3
Bugs and requests
Freeways
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unable to change levels after completing
- Map button not working
- Cursor jumping to wrong location
- Levels not registering as complete
Requested features
9 requests- Undo button
- Eraser/delete tool
- More levels
- Leaderboards/scoring system
- Sandbox/freeplay mode
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- Road smoothing/straightening tools
- Ability to control traffic flow
- New terrain types
- Traffic lights/stop signs
Block Puzzle × Match 3
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Freeways
No in-app purchases
Block Puzzle × Match 3
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Freeways free?
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