Comparison

Match Tile 3D vs Gridlock

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

Head to head
About

Match Tile 3D

Connect matching 3D tiles to clear the screen and solve puzzles. This relaxing game helps reduce stress and improve memory with fun, challenging levels and a variety of object sets.

Highlights
  • Triple pair matching
  • Relaxing 3D objects
  • Brain trainer levels
  • Memorization improvement
  • Variety of object sets
  • Challenging levels
Features
Currently charting
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Did you like our Match 3D game? Where can you match pairs together to clear the screen and win the level? Lion Studios is happy to announce our new triple pair matching 3D Tile Puzzle Game. We are excited to give you Match Tile 3D. Match Tile 3D is an easy to learn and fun to play puzzle game. This Game is designed to relax all your muscles, release your daily stress, and increase your memorization abilities. All of that while playing a fun and easy to play pair matching puzzle game. How To Play Match Tile 3D: Tap on three tiles that look the same and connect them into triples. Keep doing that until you clear all tiles from the screen. Keep having fun, start new levels and become a 3D puzzle master. The Game has many different triple sets of 3D objects that are designed to be easy to memorize. We have a lot of fabulous levels, including; Cute animals Sweet yummy food Cool toys Exciting emojis Surprising new shiny objects every week, all free. Features Relaxing game design & unique 3D objects to connect Match Tile 3D is a game designed with your well-being in mind. With many fun & cute relaxing 3D objects, each level is more interesting than the one before. In each level, the difficulty of triples and the number of tiles also slightly increases to keep your brain challenged. Well-designed brain trainer levels that help you to challenge yourself Match Tile 3D will make it easier for you to memorize objects & details by playing our brain trainer levels. You will start to notice your memorizing abilities becoming better with time and that you master to solve challenging puzzles very fast. Ready to play? Start with the play button and complete the first tutorial level, which takes 10 seconds to teach you how to connect tiles into triples. Try then to connect all sets of tiles to pass the first puzzle. After completing the level, challenge yourself against the time and improve your matching skills. Over time you will master memorizing 3D tiles and objects while having lots of fun. Follow us to get news and updates on our other Award Winning titles; https://lionstudios.cc/ Facebook.com/LionStudios.cc Instagram.com/LionStudioscc Twitter.com/LionStudiosCC Youtube.com/c/LionStudiosCC

About

Gridlock

A competitive block puzzle game focused on strategic placement and quick decisions. Compete in ranked matches, test your skills in daily challenges, or play at your own pace. Customize your profile and unlock cosmetic rewards as you climb the leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Ranked competitive matches
  • Daily challenge mode
  • Classic play at your own pace
  • Friend duels
  • Profile building with XP and achievements
  • Unlockable cosmetic customizations
Features
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Gridlock is a competitive block puzzle built around quick decisions, strategy, and ranked progression. PLACE. CLEAR. CLIMB. Compete in Ranked matches and climb through the leagues from Bronze to Grandmaster. Every match challenges you to build efficiently, clear lines, create combos, and outperform your rival. PLAY YOUR WAY • Ranked — Compete for Rank Points and climb the competitive ladder. • Daily Challenge — Play the same daily board and compete for the best score. • Classic — Play at your own pace with no timer. • Friend Duels — Add friends and challenge other players. BUILD YOUR PROFILE Earn XP, complete goals, unlock achievements, track your match history, and improve your rank over time. CUSTOMIZE GRIDLOCK Unlock boards, blocks, and line-clear effects through gameplay and cosmetic rewards. Cosmetics are visual only and provide no competitive advantage. MASTER THE GRID. CLIMB THE RANKS. PROVE YOUR SCORE.

Screenshots

Match Tile 3D4 screens
Gridlock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gridlock at 100% against Match Tile 3D's 18%. Gridlock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Match Tile 3D's advantage is ratings volume (95K vs 2) and chart position (#106 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Match Tile 3D sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Gridlock sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gridlock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Match Tile 3D has 95K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Match Tile 3D's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gridlock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Match Tile 3D versus Gridlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatch Tile 3DGridlock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (95K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings95K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#106 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.0 GB98 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperLion Studios PlusAndrew Devitt

Customer experience

Match Tile 3D

All ratings94,886 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews775 reviews
Positive17.8%
Neutral17.8%
Negative64.4%

Gridlock

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Match Tile 3D

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ads get stuck and prevent gameplay
  • Time limits are inconsistent across levels
  • Piggy bank feature is broken

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to move items in the pile
  • More reasonable time limits
  • Option to disable ads for a fair price
  • Restore progress after crashes

Gridlock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Match Tile 3D

One-time10
  • 150 Gold$1.99
  • Beginner's Bundle$1.99
  • Piggy Bank$2.99
Show 7 more
  • 500 Gold$4.99
  • Event Offer 2$4.99
  • Master Bundle$6.99
  • Special Day Offer$9.99
  • Match Pass$9.99
  • Super Bundle$12.99
  • Mega Bundle$24.99
5 purchases

Gridlock

One-time5
  • 1,000 Coins$0.99
  • 4,200 Coins$2.99
  • Fall 2026 Ranked Pass$4.99
Show 2 more
  • 10,500 Coins$5.99
  • 24,000 Coins$9.99

Questions

Is Match Tile 3D free?
Match Tile 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gridlock free?
Gridlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Match Tile 3D or Gridlock?
Gridlock is rated higher. Match Tile 3D averages 4.8 out of 5 from 95K ratings, while Gridlock averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Match Tile 3D or Gridlock have ads?
Match Tile 3D shows ads; Gridlock does not.
Which is updated more often, Match Tile 3D or Gridlock?
Match Tile 3D ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gridlock every 3 weeks. Most recently, Match Tile 3D was updated on November 3, 2026 and Gridlock on October 5, 2026.

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