# Deflated. vs Balloon Match 3D!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Deflated. at none against Balloon Match 3D!'s 9. Deflated. also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). Balloon Match 3D!'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (403 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Balloon Match 3D! sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Deflated. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Deflated. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Balloon Match 3D! has 403 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Deflated. ships an update every 11 months, Balloon Match 3D! every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deflated. | Balloon Match 3D! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deflated/id1598883637/reviews)** | [4.6 (403 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balloon-match-3d/id6738735158/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **403** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 291 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jose Varela](https://appshunter.io/developer/336500035) | [MENA AAZEDINE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553748034) |

## What reviewers say

### Deflated.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deflated/id1598883637)

Experience a unique amusement park adventure as a human balloon. Customize your character, interact with rides, and engage in fun games like deflating opponents or a classic hide-and-seek. Enjoy both online and offline modes with chat features.

**Highlights:** Human balloon character, Amusement park setting, Online multiplayer modes, Offline balloon popping game, Character customization, Dart throwing mechanic, In-game chat

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Balloon Match 3D!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balloon-match-3d/id6738735158)

Engage in a vibrant 3D matching puzzle game where you pop colorful balloons. Find all matching pairs to clear the board and progress through exciting levels with new balloon designs.

**Highlights:** Pop vibrant 3D balloons, Match and pair balloons, Complete levels, Unveil new balloons, Clear the board, Celebrate victory

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CoinPack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Starter Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2400 coins pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 5000 coins pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Coins Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deflated. free?

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

### Is Balloon Match 3D! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Deflated. or Balloon Match 3D!?

Deflated. is rated higher. Deflated. averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Balloon Match 3D! averages 4.6 from 403 ratings.

### Do Deflated. or Balloon Match 3D! have ads?

Both Deflated. and Balloon Match 3D! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Deflated. or Balloon Match 3D!?

Deflated. ships an update every 11 months, and Balloon Match 3D! every 3 weeks. Most recently, Deflated. was updated on October 8, 2026 and Balloon Match 3D! on October 21, 2026.

---

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