# Relaxing Match 3 vs DotDot Blast

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DotDot Blast at 100% against Relaxing Match 3's 61%. DotDot Blast also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Relaxing Match 3 sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and DotDot Blast sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DotDot Blast holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 193 and 93 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Relaxing Match 3's written reviews are positive against 100% of DotDot Blast's.

Relaxing Match 3 ships an update every 3 months, DotDot Blast every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Relaxing Match 3 | DotDot Blast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (193 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relaxing-match-3-calm-games/id1574282904/reviews) | **[4.9 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotdot-blast/id6504029983/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **193** | 93 |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 369 MB | 390 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tiny Tactics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437516563) | [Talefun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440135076) |

## What reviewers say

### Relaxing Match 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relaxing-match-3-calm-games/id1574282904)

This casual puzzle game offers a calming, zen experience with hundreds of match-three levels. Engage in relaxing gameplay, utilize boosters, and compete in tournaments. Play anytime, anywhere, with or without internet.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of match-three puzzle levels, Calming zen sound effects and animations, Boosters and power-ups for strategic play, Tournaments and events with rewards, Compete with friends and join teams, Offline play supported, Daily rewards and gifts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fistfull of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Offer 6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Combo Pack 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Offer 8 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Harmony Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Combo Pack 2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Combo Pack 3 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Combo Pack 5 | $99.99 | one-time |


### DotDot Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotdot-blast/id6504029983)

Connect same-colored dots to create powerful blasts and clear puzzle levels. Earn stars to decorate your house and compete with friends globally in this engaging, ad-free game.

**Highlights:** Connect same-colored dots, Create powerful Power-Ups, Blast through blocks, Solve puzzle levels, Decorate your house with stars, Compete in races with friends

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Coins Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Coins Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Coins Bundle | $54.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Coins Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Relaxing Match 3 free?

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

### Is DotDot Blast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Relaxing Match 3 or DotDot Blast?

DotDot Blast is rated higher. Relaxing Match 3 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 193 ratings, while DotDot Blast averages 4.9 from 93 ratings.

### Do Relaxing Match 3 or DotDot Blast have ads?

Relaxing Match 3 shows ads; DotDot Blast does not.

### Which is updated more often, Relaxing Match 3 or DotDot Blast?

Relaxing Match 3 ships an update every 3 months, and DotDot Blast every 2 days. Most recently, Relaxing Match 3 was updated on October 25, 2026 and DotDot Blast on October 24, 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.*