# Candy Jam Paradise vs Match 3

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Match 3 at 100% against Candy Jam Paradise's 50%. Match 3 also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4). Candy Jam Paradise's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Match 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Candy Jam Paradise has 121 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Candy Jam Paradise's written reviews are positive against 100% of Match 3's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Candy Jam Paradise | Match 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-jam-paradise/id1223389092/reviews) | **[4.9 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-3-candy-tile-match/id1576176258/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **121** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 32 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PUZZLE LOFT CO.,LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1751862420) | [Moe Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1383134780) |

## What reviewers say

### Candy Jam Paradise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-jam-paradise/id1223389092)

Embark on a delightful candy-matching adventure across nearly 150 levels. Swap colorful candies to create explosive combinations and achieve diverse objectives. Join Chef Sandy in a vibrant candy shop, crafting delicious treats and exploring whimsical worlds.

**Highlights:** Match 3 or more candies, Create candy blasts, Nearly 150 levels, Multiple gameplay modes (time, move), Collect special items, Journey through themed worlds

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Match 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-3-candy-tile-match/id1576176258)

Engage in a classic match-3 puzzle adventure with thousands of levels and unique power-ups. Enjoy a more generous life system and earn coin rewards for quick level completions. This game offers various engaging modes to keep you entertained.

**Highlights:** Thousands of enjoyable levels, Activate unique power-ups with double tap, 10 max lives instead of 5, Coin rewards for first-try level completion, Multiple interesting game modes, Classic addictive match-three gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Candy Jam Paradise free?

Candy Jam Paradise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Match 3 free?

Match 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Candy Jam Paradise or Match 3?

Match 3 is rated higher. Candy Jam Paradise averages 4.4 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while Match 3 averages 4.9 from 20 ratings.

### Do Candy Jam Paradise or Match 3 have ads?

Match 3 shows ads; Candy Jam Paradise does not.

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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.*