Comparison

Mixmaster Showdown vs Match 3

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

Head to head
About

Mixmaster Showdown

Engage in a strategic puzzle experience by swapping tiles to create matches of three or more. Unleash powerful combos by combining special tiles and solve intricate puzzles to earn bonus points and climb the leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Swap tiles to match 3
  • Combine longer runs for powerups
  • Combine powerups for combos
  • Solve puzzles for bonuses
  • Score points
Features
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Big matches. Bigger explosions. Mixmaster Showdown is the colorful match-3 puzzle where clever moves lead to explosive combos and huge scores. Build incredible combos, unleash game-changing Powerups, and watch one great move transform the entire board. How to Play Swap tiles to match three or more in a row. Create longer matches to earn Powerups, combine them for spectacular combos, and rack up huge bonus points. Compete with Friends Challenge your friends to see who can build the biggest combos and earn the highest score. Why You'll Love Mixmaster Showdown - Colorful match-3 puzzles - Explosive Powerups - Satisfying combo chains - Fresh puzzle challenges Build your biggest combo yet and watch the points pile up. Download Mixmaster Showdown today!

About

Match 3

Solve addictive match-3 puzzles by matching cookies and candy to unlock exciting real money rewards. Compete against friends and climb leaderboards for fantastic prizes in this free-to-play game.

Highlights
  • Match-3 puzzle gameplay
  • Earn real money rewards
  • Compete with friends
  • Leaderboard challenges
  • Unique game modes
  • Weekly fresh challenges
  • Powerful boosts and combos
Features
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Match Three for Cash Rewards! Solve puzzles by matching cookies and candy! Get ready for an addictive and rewarding experience with Match 3 - Cash! Clear the board by matching delicious cookies and candy, and in return, unlock exciting real money rewards! Match 3 - Cash games are free to play - download and play exciting puzzle games today! Tired of the same old candy matching or jelly spreading? It's time to exchange your match three puzzle skills for dollar bills! Create explosive cash matches, compete against friends, and climb to the top of the leaderboard to win great real money rewards! Key Features: -Totally FREE to play and fun for players of all ages! -Enjoy fun with tons of unique game modes, with fresh challenges added every week. -Powerful candy-crushing boosts and combos at your disposal. -Earn fantastic real-world prizes through limited-time events. -Swap, crush, and progress through the bakery-themed castles filled with cash surprises. -Climb the match 3 games leaderboard and challenge your friends! Swap colorful treats and crush delectable cookies and cakes. Satisfy your cravings with all the sugar, cookies, cake, and confections you desire in this calorie-free treat! Join Match 3 - Cash and dive into a world of delectable puzzles & real prizes now!

Screenshots

Mixmaster Showdown3 screens
Match 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mixmaster Showdown at 93% against Match 3's 0%. Mixmaster Showdown also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 14 months). Match 3's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, monetization model and 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

Both are free to download. Mixmaster Showdown sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Match 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mixmaster Showdown holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mixmaster Showdown has 604 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Mixmaster Showdown's written reviews are positive against 0% of Match 3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mixmaster Showdown ships an update every 5 weeks, Match 3 every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Mixmaster Showdown versus Match 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMixmaster ShowdownMatch 3
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (604 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews92.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings604 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 14 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size229 MB202 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperTether Studios, LLCLuckyo Limited

Customer experience

Mixmaster Showdown

All ratings606 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.9%
Negative6.2%

Match 3

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Mixmaster Showdown

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Issues with account verification

Requested features

3 requests
  • Chess game mode
  • More free tournament opportunities
  • Faster payout options

Match 3

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Mixmaster Showdown

One-time10
  • 500 Coins$0.99
  • 5 Energy$0.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
Show 7 more
  • No Ads 7-Days$2.99
  • Double Energy 30-days$4.99
  • 3,000 Coins$4.99
  • No Ads 30-Days$6.99
  • 50 Energy$8.99
  • 15,000 Coins$19.99
  • 45,000 Coins$49.99
None

Match 3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mixmaster Showdown free?
Mixmaster Showdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Match 3 free?
Match 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mixmaster Showdown or Match 3?
Mixmaster Showdown is rated higher. Mixmaster Showdown averages 4.8 out of 5 from 604 ratings, while Match 3 averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Mixmaster Showdown or Match 3 have ads?
Both Mixmaster Showdown and Match 3 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mixmaster Showdown or Match 3?
Mixmaster Showdown ships an update every 5 weeks, and Match 3 every 14 months. Most recently, Mixmaster Showdown was updated on November 2, 2026 and Match 3 on November 3, 2026.

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