# Bubble Link vs Match Jam 3D

Bubble Link and Match Jam 3D both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of Bubble Link's written reviews are positive against 47% of Match Jam 3D's. Match Jam 3D's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (19K vs 5.6K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Link sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Match Jam 3D sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Bubble Link against 4.9 for Match Jam 3D. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.6K and 19K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Bubble Link's written reviews are positive against 47% of Match Jam 3D's.

Bubble Link ships an update fortnightly, Match Jam 3D weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Link | Match Jam 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-link-connect-and-match/id1645875054/reviews) | **[4.9 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-jam-3d/id6450181086/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5.6K | **19K** |
| Positive reviews | **65.6% of reviews** | 46.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 183 MB | 299 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ilyon Dynamics Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/604044223) | [FUNSEA LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895255203) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Link

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-link-connect-and-match/id1645875054)

Link colorful 3D bubbles to create chain blasts and clear the board in this addictive puzzle matching game. Solve hundreds of challenging levels, use powerful boosters, and complete missions to earn rewards. Play anytime, anywhere, online or offline.

**Highlights:** Link three or more adjacent bubbles to pop, Hundreds of puzzles, Powerful boosters, Complete missions and win rewards, Play online or offline, Relaxing puzzle gameplay

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Coins Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Sale Offer # 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Endless Sale Offer # 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Endless Sale Offer # 3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small Coins Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Link Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coins Pack | $13.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Coins Pack | $27.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Challenging but fun
- 💡 Engaging brain training
- 🤩 Relaxing and calming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unclear level progression
- 🔍 Confusing game mechanics
- 🔍 Excessive ads
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on impossible levels
- Inconsistent game functions
- Incorrect color differentiation

**Requested features**

- Undo button
- Distinct color scheme for bubbles
- Zen mode without time pressure
- Progress tracking and leaderboards


### Match Jam 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-jam-3d/id6450181086)

Engage in a relaxing 3D block matching puzzle game. Match three identical colored blocks to clear them and progress through challenging levels. Exercise your brain and unlock new layouts and exciting challenges.

**Highlights:** Match 3 color 3D blocks, Unblock various themed levels, Thousands of challenging levels, Brain training exercises, Unlock new layouts and items

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Coin Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Winner's Supplies | $1.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Offer199 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Sale 01 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Festival Gift | $2.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Endless Sale 02 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hard Level Gift | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Big Piggy Bank | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lives Gift Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Giant Piggy Bank | $8.99 | one-time |
| ChooseOneBundleAll | $8.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Endless Sale 03 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Package | $13.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Giant Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and engaging
- 👍 Cute and adorable penguins
- 🧠 Challenging and strategic
- 💡 Good value for free-to-play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Lack of instructions
- 🕰️ Long wait times for lives
- 📺 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Levels with unwinnable situations
- Disappearing coins and purchases
- Game crashes and freezes
- Incorrect penguin colors

**Requested features**

- Color blind accessibility options
- Ability to continue levels from checkpoints
- Reduced costs for in-app purchases
- More transparent progression system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Link free?

Bubble Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Match Jam 3D free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Link or Match Jam 3D?

Match Jam 3D is rated higher. Bubble Link averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Match Jam 3D averages 4.9 from 19K ratings.

### Do Bubble Link or Match Jam 3D have ads?

Both Bubble Link and Match Jam 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Link or Match Jam 3D?

Bubble Link ships an update fortnightly, and Match Jam 3D weekly. Most recently, Bubble Link was updated on October 27, 2026 and Match Jam 3D on October 30, 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.*