# Match 3D vs Match Hunter

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Match Hunter at none against Match 3D's 11. Match Hunter also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 35%). Match 3D's advantage is ratings volume (971K vs 30K) and chart position (#70 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Match 3D sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Match Hunter asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Match 3D against 4.9 for Match Hunter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Match 3D has 971K ratings behind it against 30K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of Match 3D's written reviews are positive against 63% of Match Hunter's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Match 3D | Match Hunter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (971K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-3d/id1502447854/reviews) | **[4.9 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-hunter-triple-clear/id6476169914/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **971K** | 30K |
| Positive reviews | 34.9% of reviews | **62.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#70** | — |
| Size | 1007 MB | 279 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lion Studios Plus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610194568) | [Longwind Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486315141) |

## What reviewers say

### Match 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-3d/id1502447854)

**Currently charting:** #70 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

Engage in a challenging 3D matching puzzle where you pair objects on the ground to clear levels. Enjoy satisfying visual effects and well-designed levels that also improve your memory. Pause and resume your game anytime.

**Highlights:** 3D object matching, Brain trainer levels, Pause and resume gameplay, Satisfying visual effects, Variety of object types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 150 Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Day Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Cute and satisfying visuals
- 🚀 Challenging but enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Excessive and disruptive ads
- 🐛 Game freezes and glitches
- ⏱️ Impossible time limits on higher levels
- 💰 Overly aggressive monetization tactics

**Reported bugs**

- Game pieces getting stuck and unresponsive
- Ads causing crashes or freezes
- Inconsistent behavior when pausing the game

**Requested features**

- Option to play without a timer
- Ability to save progress and resume levels
- More varied gameplay modes beyond timed matching


### Match Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-hunter-triple-clear/id6476169914)

Engage in a relaxing 3D matching puzzle game focused on triple goods sorting. Enhance cognitive skills and enjoy a brain-training experience with intuitive gameplay and various missions. Utilize special boosters to overcome challenges and conquer endless levels.

**Highlights:** Triple goods sorting gameplay, Brain-training and cognitive skill enhancement, Intuitive and simple controls, Variety of 3D finding, sorting, and matching missions, Unlockable free boosters (Pinwheel, Freezer, Magnet), Playable online and offline, Endless levels with multi-level difficulty

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 💡 Helpful ads to advance
- 👍 Larger game pieces
- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game crashes/freezes after updates
- 🚫 Too many disruptive ads
- 🚫 Ads that look like security scans
- 🚫 Ads interrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after iOS 18.2.1 update
- Ads freeze the screen and disrupt gameplay

**Requested features**

- Option to pay for ad-free version
- Improve ad experience during gameplay


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Match 3D free?

Match 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Match Hunter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Match 3D or Match Hunter?

Match Hunter is rated higher. Match 3D averages 4.8 out of 5 from 971K ratings, while Match Hunter averages 4.9 from 30K ratings.

### Do Match 3D or Match Hunter have ads?

Both Match 3D and Match Hunter show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Match 3D or Match Hunter?

Match 3D ships an update every 3 weeks, and Match Hunter every 3 weeks. Most recently, Match 3D was updated on October 29, 2026 and Match Hunter on October 29, 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.*