# Match 3 vs Twisted Cookie Catch

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Match 3 at none against Twisted Cookie Catch's 3. Match 3 also leads on ratings volume (20 vs 2). Twisted Cookie Catch's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Twisted Cookie Catch sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Match 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Match 3 against 5.0 for Twisted Cookie Catch. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Match 3 has 20 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Match 3 ships an update every 11 days, Twisted Cookie Catch every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Match 3 | Twisted Cookie Catch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-3-candy-tile-match/id1576176258/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twisted-cookie-catch/id6758635898/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 160 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Moe Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1383134780) | [Twisted Eclipse Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802396633) |

## What reviewers say

### Match 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-3-candy-tile-match/id1576176258)

Engage in a classic match-3 puzzle adventure with thousands of levels and unique power-ups. Enjoy a more generous life system and earn coin rewards for quick level completions. This game offers various engaging modes to keep you entertained.

**Highlights:** Thousands of enjoyable levels, Activate unique power-ups with double tap, 10 max lives instead of 5, Coin rewards for first-try level completion, Multiple interesting game modes, Classic addictive match-three gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Twisted Cookie Catch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twisted-cookie-catch/id6758635898)

Catch falling cookies in this family-friendly arcade game. It's easy to learn, visually engaging, and offers a gentle difficulty curve. Save your progress to continue the fun later.

**Highlights:** Catch falling cookies, Kid- and family-friendly, Bright, playful visuals, Gentle difficulty ramp, Save progress

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Magic Cookies +10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Magic Cookies +50 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Magic Cookies +200 | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Match 3 free?

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

### Is Twisted Cookie Catch free?

Twisted Cookie Catch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Match 3 or Twisted Cookie Catch?

Twisted Cookie Catch is rated higher. Match 3 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Twisted Cookie Catch averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Match 3 or Twisted Cookie Catch have ads?

Match 3 shows ads; Twisted Cookie Catch does not.

### Which is updated more often, Match 3 or Twisted Cookie Catch?

Match 3 ships an update every 11 days, and Twisted Cookie Catch every 3 weeks. Most recently, Match 3 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Twisted Cookie Catch 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.*