Comparison

Matched & Merged vs 3D Hidden Object Challenge

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Matched & Merged

A relaxing block puzzle game where you merge colorful dice blocks to create larger ones and trigger explosive clears. Enjoy a fresh take on classic puzzle mechanics.

Highlights
  • Merge same color and number dice blocks
  • Create super dice for explosive clears
  • Utilize helpful in-game items
  • Relaxing block puzzle gameplay
  • Inspired by 1010 and 2048
Features
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Matched & Merged is a calm puzzle about planning ahead. Place shapes on the board; three or more of the same shape that touch merge into the next one: Triangle, Square, Pentagon, Hexagon, Octagon, Circle and finally the gold Star. PLAN THREE PIECES AHEAD The queue under the board shows the next three pieces, so you can set up a merge before its piece arrives. Some pieces come as a pair; tap the pair to turn it before you place it. GOALS THAT PAY OUT There is always a goal on the card at the top of the board: make a Hexagon, score 250 points, place 40 pieces, make two merges in one move. Complete it to earn coins, and the next goal appears. Your place in the goals is kept between games. UNDO A MOVE Take back your last placement up to three times a game, for free. Spend coins to discard a piece you cannot use. CHAINS AND STAR BURSTS One placement can set off a chain of merges, each one bigger than the last. Three Stars make a Star burst that clears every tile around it. ALSO - No timer and no lives: play at your own pace. - Continue a game right where you left it. - A summary after every game: highest shape, merges, longest chain, pieces placed and coins earned. - Clear, high-contrast shapes you can tell apart by their outline, not only by color. - Levels, a Game Center leaderboard, and a score you can share with friends. - Plays offline. Matched & Merged is free to play and supported by ads. A one-time purchase removes the ads.

About

3D Hidden Object Challenge

Features
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Collect all of the hidden objects in each of 12 scenes. Scenes can be completed in any order. Each time you start a level it selects random assortment of items to find,. Some scenes have multiples of the same object or pairs of objects which might be different colors. Some scenes require you to find a tool to help uncover the hidden objects in that level. Each scene also has a hidden coin. Collect all 12 to unlock the secret scene. Easy to use camera and touch controls. Optionally shares your accomplishments via email, or text messaging. Universal App - supports iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad, including standard, Retina, and iPhone X displays. Even runs on Apple Mac or MacBooks equipped with the new Apple’s M1 Silicon chip with easy to use keyboard and mouse controls. Special thanks to the National Videogame Museum.

Screenshots

Matched & Merged4 screens
3D Hidden Object Challenge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Matched & Merged at Free against 3D Hidden Object Challenge's $2.99. Matched & Merged also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 23 months). 3D Hidden Object Challenge's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Matched & Merged is free to download; 3D Hidden Object Challenge costs $2.99 up front. Matched & Merged sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 3D Hidden Object Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Matched & Merged ships an update every 9 days, 3D Hidden Object Challenge every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Matched & Merged versus 3D Hidden Object Challenge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatched & Merged3D Hidden Object Challenge
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.5 (22 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 23 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB259 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThang VuMagnin & Associates

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Matched & Merged

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$8.99
None

3D Hidden Object Challenge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Matched & Merged free?
Matched & Merged is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Hidden Object Challenge free?
3D Hidden Object Challenge costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Matched & Merged or 3D Hidden Object Challenge have ads?
Matched & Merged shows ads; 3D Hidden Object Challenge does not.
Which is updated more often, Matched & Merged or 3D Hidden Object Challenge?
Matched & Merged ships an update every 9 days, and 3D Hidden Object Challenge every 23 months. Most recently, Matched & Merged was updated on November 2, 2026 and 3D Hidden Object Challenge on November 3, 2026.

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