Comparison

Puzzle Quest 3 vs Matrix Stack

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

Head to head
About

Puzzle Quest 3

Engage in strategic match-3 puzzle battles against mythical creatures and rival heroes. Choose from diverse hero classes, collect epic gear, and master powerful spells to forge your legend. Embark on an adventure filled with action and RPG elements.

Highlights
  • Match gems to attack and unleash combos
  • Choose from seven hero classes
  • Unlock and equip epic gear
  • Battle mythical creatures in 3D
  • Upgrade hero powers and spells
  • Play with friends and compete in PVP
Features
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Match gems and defeat epic foes to become the next puzzle legend! The original Match-3 RPG returns with an all-new quest, bringing endless puzzle battles to fight, unique hero classes to play, special loot to collect, and mythical creatures to defeat. Start your quest today and embark on a journey filled with match-3 action and adventure around every corner! Featured Game of the Day by Apple! "Hope your puzzle chops are up to snuff, hero!" "You'll feel like a true champion." Puzzle Quest 3 is the next entry in the globally renowned puzzle-RPG franchise. The original series that introduced the combination of match-3 puzzles and RPG mechanics is back with new characters, game modes, and more. Pick your hero and begin your new adventure now! • Match Gems to Attack - Combine multiple gems and skulls in one turn to unleash amazing combos on your foes! • Discover Your Legend - Choose from seven different hero classes at the start; no lootbox required! • Unlock Epic Gear – Earn loot and equip your hero with legendary weapons and armor! • Fight Heroic Battles - Take on dragons, ogres, and more mythical creatures in amazing 3D battles! • Build Your Hero – Upgrade your hero's power by upgrading their battle scrolls and honing their gear! • Master Your Spells - Build your book of spells and unleash incredible magical attacks! • Meet a Cast of Characters - Discover Followers through the Story Mode to unlock all new upgrades, features, and more! • Play with Friends - Work together with other heroes to complete dungeons, or form your own kingdom alliance! • Compete Against Rivals - Rise up the ranks in PVP battles against other heroes! Follow us across our socials for regular news and updates: • PQ3 Forums: http://505.games/PQ3Forums • Offiicial Facebook: http://505.games/PQ3Facebook • Official Twitter/X: @PuzzleQuest3

About

Matrix Stack

Tap to precisely drop boxes and build the tallest tower. This addictive one-tap game features a retro style and satisfying gameplay. It's easy to learn but challenging to master, perfect for quick sessions or extended play.

Highlights
  • Precision-based stacking
  • One-tap gameplay
  • Retro aesthetic
  • Offline play
  • Fast restarts
  • Hyper-casual design
Features
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Matrix Stack – Addictive One-Tap Tower Challenge Stack boxes & Beat gravity Tap to perfectly drop boxes and build the highest tower possible! One wrong move and it all comes crashing down. With a sleek retro style and smooth, addictive gameplay, Matrix Stack brings classic arcade stacking into the future. Why You’ll Love Matrix Stack: - Precision-based stacking game that rewards perfect timing - Easy to learn, hard to master – ideal for quick sessions or long runs - Hyper-casual design with a nostalgic, minimal aesthetic - Fast restarts and tight feedback loop = pure arcade satisfaction - No Wi-Fi needed – play offline anytime Whether you're chasing your next high score or just killing a few minutes, Matrix Stack is the go-to mobile stacker for fans of tap games, retro arcades, and precision reflex challenges. Can you reach the perfect stack? Download Matrix Stack now and put your timing to the test!

Screenshots

Puzzle Quest 34 screens
Matrix Stack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Matrix Stack at 100% against Puzzle Quest 3's 38%. Matrix Stack also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 13). Puzzle Quest 3's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and ratings volume (899 vs 14). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Puzzle Quest 3 is free to download; Matrix Stack costs $0.99 up front. Puzzle Quest 3 sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Matrix Stack asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Matrix Stack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Puzzle Quest 3 has 899 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Puzzle Quest 3's written reviews are positive against 100% of Matrix Stack's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Puzzle Quest 3 ships an update every 2 months, Matrix Stack every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Puzzle Quest 3 versus Matrix Stack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuzzle Quest 3Matrix Stack
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.4 (899 ratings)5.0 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings899 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size920 MB55 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developer505 Games (US), Inc.ANR Studio

Customer experience

Puzzle Quest 3

All ratings899 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews189 reviews
Positive37.6%
Neutral14.8%
Negative47.6%

Matrix Stack

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Puzzle Quest 3

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes on loading screens
  • Unresponsive controls during battles
  • Inventory management issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline mode
  • More customization options
  • Improved performance optimization
  • Fairer progression system

Matrix Stack

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Puzzle Quest 3

One-time13
  • Flash Offer 3$2.99
  • Crowns Tier 1$4.99
  • Gems Tier 1$4.99
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  • Starter Pack 1$4.99
  • Flash Offer 5$4.99
  • Crowns Tier 2$9.99
  • Monthly VIP Pass$9.99
  • Flash Offer 10$9.99
  • Flash Offer 15$14.99
  • Crowns Tier 3$19.99
  • Crowns Tier 4$29.99
  • Crowns Tier 5$49.99
  • Crowns Tier 6$99.99
None

Matrix Stack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Puzzle Quest 3 free?
Puzzle Quest 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Matrix Stack free?
Matrix Stack costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Puzzle Quest 3 or Matrix Stack?
Matrix Stack is rated higher. Puzzle Quest 3 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 899 ratings, while Matrix Stack averages 5.0 from 14 ratings.
Do Puzzle Quest 3 or Matrix Stack have ads?
Puzzle Quest 3 shows ads; Matrix Stack does not.
Which is updated more often, Puzzle Quest 3 or Matrix Stack?
Puzzle Quest 3 ships an update every 2 months, and Matrix Stack every 3 weeks. Most recently, Puzzle Quest 3 was updated on October 19, 2026 and Matrix Stack on October 6, 2026.

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