# Match Mountain vs Three Kingdoms & Puzzles

The clearest difference is rating: Three Kingdoms & Puzzles at 4.7 against Match Mountain's 4.1. Three Kingdoms & Puzzles also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 38%). Match Mountain's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 48) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Three Kingdoms & Puzzles sells 48 one-off in-app purchases. Match Mountain asks for nothing beyond the download.

Three Kingdoms & Puzzles holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 154 and 160 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Match Mountain's written reviews are positive against 47% of Three Kingdoms & Puzzles's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Match Mountain | Three Kingdoms & Puzzles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-mountain/id1419989868/reviews) | **[4.7 (160 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/three-kingdoms-and-puzzles/id1492247541/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 154 | **160** |
| Positive reviews | 38.1% of reviews | **47.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 411 MB | 366 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Push Pop Pixels LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1096350865) | [Fingerdance Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/938030643) |

## What reviewers say

### Match Mountain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-mountain/id1419989868)

Embark on a puzzle RPG adventure to become the champion of Match Mountain. Master a unique blend of match-3 and falling-block puzzles to defeat evil minions and a corrupted champion. Level up your hero, collect weapons, and compete in leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Match-3 and falling-blocks puzzle genre, Offline play, Monster battles with matching blocks, Hero and weapon leveling, Weapon collection, Campaign mode, Leaderboard competitions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Refreshing and innovative concept
- 👍 Enjoyable and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Great artwork and design
- 🎵 Pleasant music and aesthetic
- ⏳ Good time-waster

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 In-app purchases and ads
- 📱 Mandatory ad viewing
- 🚫 No landscape iPad mode
- 🕹️ Poor and sensitive controls
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Fatal errors during gameplay
- Blocks not clearing when matched
- Blocks getting stuck
- Block rotation issues (unintended rotation)

**Requested features**

- Add more levels
- Add online multiplayer with friends
- Option to change control sensitivity
- Button at the bottom for placing blocks
- More block space on the board


### Three Kingdoms & Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/three-kingdoms-and-puzzles/id1492247541)

Summon legendary heroes from the Three Kingdoms era to engage in strategic Match-3 battles. Explore nearly 200 battle sections, build your stronghold, and craft powerful items. Master elemental strategies to dominate your enemies in this thrilling RPG adventure.

**Highlights:** Summon Three Kingdoms heroes, Match-3 pawn blasting combat, Hero special skills, Expedition map battles, Stronghold building, Item crafting, Elemental strategy

**In-app purchases (48)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily Pack I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Biography Event I | $1.99 | one-time |
| Equip Draw I | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack IX | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Sparrow I | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack IV | $2.99 | one-time |
| Alliance Share | $2.99 | one-time |
| Celebrate Pack II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Equip Draw II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Biography Event II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Season Pack II | $2.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack III | $2.99 | one-time |
| Toad Pack I | $2.99 | one-time |
| Event Day 3 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Standard Month Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| New Feature III | $4.99 | one-time |
| Equip Draw III | $4.99 | one-time |
| Celebrate Pack III | $4.99 | one-time |
| Festival Pack III | $4.99 | one-time |
| Merry Pack III | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rickle of Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Toad Pack II | $4.99 | one-time |
| Season Pack III | $4.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Package III | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Sparrow II | $4.99 | one-time |
| Day 2 Pack I | $4.99 | one-time |
| Biography Event III | $4.99 | one-time |
| Happy Pack III | $4.99 | one-time |
| Celebrate Pack IV | $9.99 | one-time |
| Festival Pack IV | $9.99 | one-time |
| Optional Equipment Pack I | $9.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Pack IV | $9.99 | one-time |
| Merry Pack IV | $9.99 | one-time |
| Novice Hero III | $9.99 | one-time |
| Surprise Pack IV | $9.99 | one-time |
| Energy Pack III | $9.99 | one-time |
| Happy Pack IV | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Month Card | $14.99 | one-time |
| New Feature V | $19.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Qun Talent Cycle Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Day 4 Pack III | $19.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Package V | $19.99 | one-time |
| Day 2 Pack III | $19.99 | one-time |
| Season Pack VI | $29.99 | one-time |
| Day 6 Pack V | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Match Mountain free?

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

### Is Three Kingdoms & Puzzles free?

Three Kingdoms & Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Match Mountain or Three Kingdoms & Puzzles?

Three Kingdoms & Puzzles is rated higher. Match Mountain averages 4.1 out of 5 from 154 ratings, while Three Kingdoms & Puzzles averages 4.7 from 160 ratings.

### Do Match Mountain or Three Kingdoms & Puzzles have ads?

Three Kingdoms & Puzzles shows ads; Match Mountain does not.

### Which is updated more often, Match Mountain or Three Kingdoms & Puzzles?

Match Mountain ships an update every 5 weeks, and Three Kingdoms & Puzzles every 5 weeks. Most recently, Match Mountain was updated on October 24, 2026 and Three Kingdoms & Puzzles on October 20, 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.*