# Apprentice Witch Match 3 vs Ani Match Puzzle

The clearest difference is rating: Ani Match Puzzle at 5.0 against Apprentice Witch Match 3's 4.6. Ani Match Puzzle also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Apprentice Witch Match 3's advantage is ratings volume (89 vs 7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Apprentice Witch Match 3 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Ani Match Puzzle sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ani Match Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apprentice Witch Match 3 has 89 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Apprentice Witch Match 3's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ani Match Puzzle's.

Apprentice Witch Match 3 ships an update every 2 weeks, Ani Match Puzzle monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Apprentice Witch Match 3 | Ani Match Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apprentice-witch-match-3/id1356467692/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ani-match-puzzle/id1589629771/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **89** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 257 MB | 200 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [One Up Games Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1348244383) | [JULYIS CO.,LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519180414) |

## What reviewers say

### Apprentice Witch Match 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apprentice-witch-match-3/id1356467692)

Embark on a magical puzzle adventure as a beginner witch collecting enchanted ingredients. This game features unique match-3 mechanics with distinct rules for day, night, and graveyard levels, offering hundreds of challenging puzzles.

**Highlights:** Unique match-3 mechanics for different times of day, Hundreds of unique puzzle levels, Variety of boosters and powerups, Challenging obstacles like frozen items and spellbooks, Social features with Facebook connect and leaderboards, Bewitched graphics and sounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Magic Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Magic Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| 300 Magic Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Magic Gems | $25.99 | one-time |


### Ani Match Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ani-match-puzzle/id1589629771)

Embark on a puzzle adventure with cute animal friends, clearing missions by matching and popping balloons. Special items and daily gifts keep the fun going, with over 1,000 free stages to explore. Play offline and with one hand.

**Highlights:** Match-3 puzzle gameplay, Over 1,000 free stages, Daily item gifts, Offline play supported, One-handed play, Special balloon effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beginner's Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sweet Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Happiness Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Party Bundle | $25.99 | one-time |
| Lovely Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Forest Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| 130000 COINS | $79.99 | one-time |
| Dream Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Apprentice Witch Match 3 free?

Apprentice Witch Match 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ani Match Puzzle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Apprentice Witch Match 3 or Ani Match Puzzle?

Ani Match Puzzle is rated higher. Apprentice Witch Match 3 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while Ani Match Puzzle averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Apprentice Witch Match 3 or Ani Match Puzzle have ads?

Both Apprentice Witch Match 3 and Ani Match Puzzle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Apprentice Witch Match 3 or Ani Match Puzzle?

Apprentice Witch Match 3 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ani Match Puzzle monthly. Most recently, Apprentice Witch Match 3 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ani Match Puzzle on October 14, 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.*