# Match Ball 3D vs Puzzles

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Puzzles at none against Match Ball 3D's 13. Match Ball 3D's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Match Ball 3D sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Puzzles asks for nothing beyond the download.

Match Ball 3D ships an update every 3 weeks, Puzzles every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Match Ball 3D | Puzzles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-ball-3d-triple-tile/id1586352197/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 530 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lion Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362220666) | [TurqApp LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1765639222) |

## What reviewers say

### Match Ball 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-ball-3d-triple-tile/id1586352197)

Engage in a 3D puzzle game where you find and match triple sets of identical objects. Rotate a 360° ball to uncover hidden items and clear the screen. Designed to relax your mind and enhance memorization skills.

**Highlights:** 360° rotatable 3D objects, Triple pair matching, Object sorting and merging, Brain challenging levels, Memorization skill enhancement, Relaxing game design

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| 150 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Master Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mini Tray | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Offer | $12.99 | one-time |
| Festive Special Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Special Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Streak Ultimate Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun game concept
- 🔄 Rotating bubble mechanic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and freezing issues
- ⏱️ Unrealistic time limits
- 💰 Expensive to remove ads

**Reported bugs**

- Ads getting stuck and preventing return to game
- Coins disappearing or going into negative balance
- Levels getting stuck or unable to progress

**Requested features**

- Option to play without time limits
- Improved customer support


### Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzles/id6791552621)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Match Ball 3D free?

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

### Is Puzzles free?

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

### Do Match Ball 3D or Puzzles have ads?

Both Match Ball 3D and Puzzles show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Match Ball 3D or Puzzles?

Match Ball 3D ships an update every 3 weeks, and Puzzles every 6 weeks. Most recently, Match Ball 3D was updated on October 17, 2026 and Puzzles on October 6, 2026.

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