# Sliding Puzzle 3D vs Elastic Master

The clearest difference is rating: Elastic Master at 4.9 against Sliding Puzzle 3D's 3.4. Elastic Master also leads on ratings volume (6.1K vs 10). Sliding Puzzle 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Elastic Master sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Sliding Puzzle 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

Elastic Master holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elastic Master has 6.1K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sliding Puzzle 3D | Elastic Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sliding-puzzle-3d/id1490226341/reviews) | **[4.9 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elastic-master/id6448656251/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **6.1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 95.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 217 MB | 276 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Nomadic Bear Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188304416) | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) |

## What reviewers say

### Sliding Puzzle 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sliding-puzzle-3d/id1490226341)

A free puzzle game where players swipe to slide and match items. Enjoy a unique and exciting gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Swipe to slide items, Match items, Unique puzzle gameplay, 3D elements, Free to play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Elastic Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elastic-master/id6448656251)

Embark on a thrilling adventure to rescue a friend from a villain. Swing your rope through entirely new levels, interact with enemies in novel ways, and overcome challenges to save your companion. This game focuses on the narrative of rescue rather than just combat.

**Highlights:** Rope swinging mechanics, New level designs, Interactive enemy system, Friend rescue narrative, Challenging stages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get 1000 gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| No ADS | $2.99 | one-time |
| Get 100 gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Get 3000 gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads + 3000g & 100 gems | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 💡 Interesting storyline
- 🐱 Cute cat character
- 🎨 Good graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Too many ads
- 🤔 Questionable review authenticity

**Reported bugs**

- Ads disrupt gameplay experience

**Requested features**

- Reduce the number of ads
- Add an option to remove ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sliding Puzzle 3D free?

Sliding Puzzle 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Elastic Master free?

Elastic Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sliding Puzzle 3D or Elastic Master?

Elastic Master is rated higher. Sliding Puzzle 3D averages 3.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Elastic Master averages 4.9 from 6.1K ratings.

### Do Sliding Puzzle 3D or Elastic Master have ads?

Elastic Master shows ads; Sliding Puzzle 3D does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sliding Puzzle 3D or Elastic Master?

Sliding Puzzle 3D ships an update every 2 weeks, and Elastic Master every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sliding Puzzle 3D was updated on October 8, 2026 and Elastic Master on October 25, 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.*