# Match Tile 3D vs Gridlock

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Match Tile 3D | Gridlock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (95K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-tile-3d/id1557233964/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridlock-ranked/id6797316432/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **95K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 17.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#106** | — |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lion Studios Plus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610194568) | [Andrew Devitt](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797316434) |

## What reviewers say

### Match Tile 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-tile-3d/id1557233964)

**Currently charting:** #106 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 |
| Event Offer 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Day Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Match Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 🎨 Great graphics and design
- ⏱️ Relaxing gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Too many intrusive ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- ⚠️ Difficulty increases unfairly
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💰 Paywall for basic features

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Gridlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridlock-ranked/id6797316432)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 4,200 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fall 2026 Ranked Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10,500 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 24,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*