# DotsPop vs Balloon Match 3D!

DotsPop and Balloon Match 3D! both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of DotsPop's written reviews are positive against 50% of Balloon Match 3D!'s. DotsPop also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). Balloon Match 3D!'s advantage is ratings volume (403 vs 5). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Balloon Match 3D! sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. DotsPop asks for nothing beyond the download.

DotsPop holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Balloon Match 3D! has 403 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of DotsPop's written reviews are positive against 50% of Balloon Match 3D!'s.

DotsPop ships an update every 9 days, Balloon Match 3D! every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DotsPop | Balloon Match 3D! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotspop/id1293336161/reviews)** | [4.6 (403 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balloon-match-3d/id6738735158/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **403** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 291 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Georgi Zlatinov](https://appshunter.io/developer/923406673) | [MENA AAZEDINE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553748034) |

## What reviewers say

### DotsPop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotspop/id1293336161)

A simple yet addictive game where players tap dots matching the border color. Offers numerous engaging levels for a sensory pleasure experience.

**Highlights:** Tap dots matching border color, Simple and addictive gameplay, Many exciting levels, Pleasing sensory experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Balloon Match 3D!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balloon-match-3d/id6738735158)

Engage in a vibrant 3D matching puzzle game where you pop colorful balloons. Find all matching pairs to clear the board and progress through exciting levels with new balloon designs.

**Highlights:** Pop vibrant 3D balloons, Match and pair balloons, Complete levels, Unveil new balloons, Clear the board, Celebrate victory

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CoinPack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Starter Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2400 coins pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 5000 coins pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Coins Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DotsPop free?

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

### Is Balloon Match 3D! free?

Balloon Match 3D! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DotsPop or Balloon Match 3D!?

DotsPop is rated higher. DotsPop averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Balloon Match 3D! averages 4.6 from 403 ratings.

### Do DotsPop or Balloon Match 3D! have ads?

Balloon Match 3D! shows ads; DotsPop does not.

### Which is updated more often, DotsPop or Balloon Match 3D!?

DotsPop ships an update every 9 days, and Balloon Match 3D! every 3 weeks. Most recently, DotsPop was updated on October 16, 2026 and Balloon Match 3D! on October 21, 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.*