# Boo! vs Minimal Match Three

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Boo! at 96% against Minimal Match Three's 0%. Boo! also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (201 vs 3). Minimal Match Three's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boo! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Minimal Match Three asks for nothing beyond the download.

Boo! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boo! has 201 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Boo!'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Minimal Match Three's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boo! | Minimal Match Three |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (201 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boo/id1299443361/reviews)** | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimal-match-three/id1448641375/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **201** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **96.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bart BONTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/568141787) | [Zakary Kinnaird](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448641374) |

## What reviewers say

### Boo!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boo/id1299443361)

Dip pumpkins in paint and use attributes to mask parts to solve Halloween-themed puzzles. The difficulty increases as you progress through 42 levels, with a daily puzzle mode unlocked upon completion.

**Highlights:** Pumpkin painting puzzles, Masking attributes, Increasing difficulty, 42 Halloween levels, Daily puzzle mode, Unlockable content

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| no ads | $2.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧩 Simple yet challenging puzzle mechanics
- 🎨 Cute and appealing art style
- 🎵 Great music and audio design
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 📱 Minimal and non-intrusive ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Game is too short
- 🎨 Color contrast issues on low brightness
- 📺 Some ads are lengthy
- 🔄 Game resets when app is closed
- ⚙️ Occasional freezing/crashing issues

**Reported bugs**

- Level 24 progression bug - puzzle completes but won't advance
- App freezes at logo on iOS 14.7.1
- Game occasionally freezes after level completion
- Purchase restoration not working properly
- Color differentiation issue between white and neon yellow

**Requested features**

- More levels (most frequently requested)
- Increased difficulty options
- Endless or infinite mode
- Speed run mode with timing
- Hardcore mode


### Minimal Match Three

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimal-match-three/id1448641375)

A minimalist match-3 puzzle game focused on design and relaxation. It offers a distraction-free experience with unique stages and a single high score to challenge yourself. Designed to inspire creativity and calm the mind.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design, Relaxing gameplay, Unique stages, Distraction-free experience, Single high score, Creative inspiration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boo! free?

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

### Is Minimal Match Three free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Boo! or Minimal Match Three?

Boo! is rated higher. Boo! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 201 ratings, while Minimal Match Three averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Boo! or Minimal Match Three have ads?

Boo! shows ads; Minimal Match Three 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.*