# Tile Bubble vs Match Smash 3D®

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tile Bubble at none against Match Smash 3D®'s 10. Tile Bubble also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Match Smash 3D®'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (7.3K vs 24). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Match Smash 3D® sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Tile Bubble asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Tile Bubble against 4.8 for Match Smash 3D®. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Match Smash 3D® has 7.3K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Tile Bubble ships an update every 15 months, Match Smash 3D® every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tile Bubble | Match Smash 3D® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-bubble/id1580201270/reviews)** | [4.8 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-smash-3d-triple-puzzle/id6449081338/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **7.3K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 85.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#149** |
| Size | 74 MB | 477 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phuong Ta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466076556) | [F.O.G.LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756278204) |

## What reviewers say

### Tile Bubble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-bubble/id1580201270)

A unique 3D matching game where you rotate a transparent bubble to find and match colorful 3D items. Offers a relaxing yet challenging puzzle adventure with no life limits.

**Highlights:** 3D item matching in a rotating bubble, All-direction viewing angles, Colorful and cute 3D items, Relaxing yet challenging gameplay, No life limits, Limited time challenges

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Match Smash 3D®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-smash-3d-triple-puzzle/id6449081338)

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Grossing · Family (US App Store)

Engage in a challenging 3D tile matching puzzle game. Unjumble piles of objects by finding and matching three identical items within a time limit. Train your brain, explore quests, and earn rewards in this fun and relaxing experience.

**Highlights:** Triple matching 3D objects, Thousands of challenging levels, Brain training and memory improvement, Variety of cute and diversified 3D items, Relaxing time-killer gameplay, Playable online or offline

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| coins100 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasure1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lives Bundle2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasure2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sugar Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| coins500 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Honey Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Match Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Jelly Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Reasonable pricing for in-app purchases
- 👍 Minimal ads
- 👍 Challenging but not impossible levels
- 👍 Good graphics and music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and lags
- 🔋 Levels can get very difficult, requiring in-app purchases
- 🔋 Repetitive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and overheating device
- Inability to rejoin team after update

**Requested features**

- Untimed version for harder levels
- More variety in game modes
- Improved team/social features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tile Bubble free?

Tile Bubble is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Match Smash 3D® free?

Match Smash 3D® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tile Bubble or Match Smash 3D®?

Tile Bubble is rated higher. Tile Bubble averages 4.9 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Match Smash 3D® averages 4.8 from 7.3K ratings.

### Do Tile Bubble or Match Smash 3D® have ads?

Both Tile Bubble and Match Smash 3D® show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tile Bubble or Match Smash 3D®?

Tile Bubble ships an update every 15 months, and Match Smash 3D® every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tile Bubble was updated on November 3, 2026 and Match Smash 3D® on November 13, 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.*