# Lollipops vs Match 3

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Lollipops at 3.9K against Match 3's 20. Lollipops also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). Match 3's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Match 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lollipops has 3.9K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Lollipops's written reviews are positive against 100% of Match 3's.

Lollipops ships an update every 2 months, Match 3 every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lollipops | Match 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lollipops/id473689561/reviews) | **[4.9 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-3-candy-tile-match/id1576176258/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 87.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 93 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Balloon Island Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/630026063) | [Moe Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1383134780) |

## What reviewers say

### Lollipops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lollipops/id473689561)

Match three or more colorful lollipops by sliding and nudging them to clear them from the candy machine. This addictive puzzle game offers multiple modes for endless fun and challenges.

**Highlights:** Match three or more lollipops, Slide and nudge mechanics, Classic, Zen, and Insane modes, Four sets of lollipops, Game Center score comparison

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Relaxing and challenging
- 🍭 Enjoyable candy theme
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 🕰️ Good time-waster

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔒 Locked features behind reviews
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💤 Boring at higher levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game restarts from level 1 after crashes
- Ads cover up gameplay elements
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Ability to retry failed levels
- Retain progress and high scores
- Customize candy colors


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lollipops free?

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

### Is Match 3 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lollipops or Match 3?

Match 3 is rated higher. Lollipops averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Match 3 averages 4.9 from 20 ratings.

### Do Lollipops or Match 3 have ads?

Both Lollipops and Match 3 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lollipops or Match 3?

Lollipops ships an update every 2 months, and Match 3 every 11 days. Most recently, Lollipops was updated on October 20, 2026 and Match 3 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.*