# Matching Magic vs Greedy Cat Match 3

Matching Magic and Greedy Cat Match 3 both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Matching Magic's written reviews are positive against 33% of Greedy Cat Match 3's. Matching Magic also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 months). Greedy Cat Match 3's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Matching Magic sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Greedy Cat Match 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Matching Magic against 4.7 for Greedy Cat Match 3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Matching Magic has 242 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Matching Magic's written reviews are positive against 33% of Greedy Cat Match 3's.

Matching Magic ships an update every 4 days, Greedy Cat Match 3 every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Matching Magic | Greedy Cat Match 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (242 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matching-magic-oz/id1485528749/reviews)** | [4.7 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/greedy-cat-match-3/id6446485643/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **242** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 172 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NSTAGE Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531424869) | [One Up Games Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1348244383) |

## What reviewers say

### Matching Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matching-magic-oz/id1485528749)

Embark on a magical matching adventure down the yellow brick road with Dorothy and her friends. Solve thousands of challenging jewel-blasting puzzles, collect daily free rewards, and enjoy unlimited lives in this colorful fantasy kingdom.

**Highlights:** Match 3 jewel blast puzzles, Daily free rewards and spins, Unlimited lives, no timers, Cute and colorful Oz graphics, Thousands of challenging levels, Easy to play, no complex stories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Sale | $1.99 | one-time |
| Event Sale Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack! | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin 1 (Double) | $3.99 | one-time |
| No ads! | $3.99 | one-time |
| Episode Clear Coin x40 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Adventure Pack! | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sale Pack! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin 3 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Nice Pack! | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Addicting and fun gameplay
- 😌 Calming and relaxing experience
- 🧠 Takes mind off things
- ✨ Awesome sound effects
- 🧸 Reminds of childhood

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📈 Difficulty spikes quickly
- 📺 Excessive ads for coins/help
- 🎮 Game suggests moves, reducing player input
- 📉 Inconsistent video ad lengths

**Reported bugs**

- App shuts down when trying to double coins
- Inconsistent video ad lengths (5s to 30s)

**Requested features**

- Allow more player decision-making in moves
- Fix app crashes when doubling coins


### Greedy Cat Match 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/greedy-cat-match-3/id6446485643)

Engage in a timed puzzle adventure where you match colorful balls to solve magic puzzles. Feed a greedy cat by connecting same-colored items and use boosters to overcome challenging levels. Unlock new foods and locations as you progress through this captivating match-3 experience.

**Highlights:** Timed puzzle levels, Match and combine colorful balls, Use special boosters, Unlock new foods and locations, Connect-based gameplay, Feed the greedy cat

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Matching Magic free?

Matching Magic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Greedy Cat Match 3 free?

Greedy Cat Match 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Matching Magic or Greedy Cat Match 3?

Matching Magic is rated higher. Matching Magic averages 4.8 out of 5 from 242 ratings, while Greedy Cat Match 3 averages 4.7 from 28 ratings.

### Do Matching Magic or Greedy Cat Match 3 have ads?

Greedy Cat Match 3 shows ads; Matching Magic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Matching Magic or Greedy Cat Match 3?

Matching Magic ships an update every 4 days, and Greedy Cat Match 3 every 6 months. Most recently, Matching Magic was updated on October 24, 2026 and Greedy Cat Match 3 on October 24, 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.*