# Link vs CardsMatch 3D

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Link at 100% against CardsMatch 3D's 0%. Link also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). CardsMatch 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Link sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. CardsMatch 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

Link holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Link has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Link's written reviews are positive against 0% of CardsMatch 3D's.

Link ships an update every 4 days, CardsMatch 3D daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Link | CardsMatch 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-tile-madness/id1541560026/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardsmatch-3d/id6499559103/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 68 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cosmic Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541560028) | [TINKERBOX YAZILIM SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530011147) |

## What reviewers say

### Link

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-tile-madness/id1541560026)

A vibrant puzzle game where players connect hexagonal tiles of the same color. Swipe to create links, generate powerups, and clear levels. Offers engaging gameplay with hundreds of challenges and unique tile combinations.

**Highlights:** Link hexagonal tiles, Create powerups, Hundreds of levels, Unique tile combinations, Swipe-to-link mechanics

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $34.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $59.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


### CardsMatch 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardsmatch-3d/id6499559103)

Engage in a 3D card matching puzzle adventure. Strategize your moves in a stunning environment, complete challenging levels by filling a box with matching cards, and utilize special power-ups. Daily challenges offer rewards to aid your progress.

**Highlights:** Innovative 3D gameplay, Challenging levels, Fill the box matching mechanic, Special cards and power-ups, Daily challenges and rewards, Stunning graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Link free?

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

### Is CardsMatch 3D free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Link or CardsMatch 3D?

Link is rated higher. Link averages 5.0 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while CardsMatch 3D averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Link or CardsMatch 3D have ads?

CardsMatch 3D shows ads; Link does not.

### Which is updated more often, Link or CardsMatch 3D?

Link ships an update every 4 days, and CardsMatch 3D daily. Most recently, Link was updated on November 3, 2026 and CardsMatch 3D on October 30, 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.*