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.
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.
- 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
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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.
3D Hidden Object Challenge
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Matched & Merged | 3D Hidden Object Challenge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (22 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 94.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 23 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 259 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thang Vu | Magnin & Associates |
In-app purchases
Matched & Merged
- Remove Ads$8.99
3D Hidden Object Challenge
No in-app purchases
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