# MatchUp 3D vs Water Blast

The clearest difference is rating: MatchUp 3D at 4.0 against Water Blast's 3.3. MatchUp 3D also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.4 vs 12.6). Water Blast's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 71%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MatchUp 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Water Blast sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MatchUp 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of MatchUp 3D's written reviews are positive against 100% of Water Blast's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MatchUp 3D ships an update every 15 months, Water Blast every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MatchUp 3D | Water Blast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matchup-3d/id543827240/reviews)** | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-blast-bubble-star/id687265121/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 15 months** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 128 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.4** | 12.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magma Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/490634283) | [PLAYTOUCH](https://appshunter.io/developer/608330754) |

## What reviewers say

### MatchUp 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matchup-3d/id543827240)

A memory-challenging card game where players match pairs of face-down cards. Offers various grid sizes and themes to test your recall skills. Suitable for all ages and can be played solo or with others.

**Highlights:** Card matching gameplay, Single and two-player modes, Multiple grid sizes (2x2 to 10x10), Varied image themes, Memory skill training, Family-friendly

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all card sets | $0.99 | one-time |


### Water Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-blast-bubble-star/id687265121)

A simple yet challenging puzzle game where players burst elements to create chain reactions and clear levels. Aim to collect stars by completing levels quickly and master over 400 unique stages.

**Highlights:** 400 challenging levels, Chain reaction gameplay, Star collection for high scores, Time attack mode, Easy to learn, difficult to master, Great graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove all ADS from the game | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MatchUp 3D free?

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

### Is Water Blast free?

Water Blast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MatchUp 3D or Water Blast?

MatchUp 3D is rated higher. MatchUp 3D averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Water Blast averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do MatchUp 3D or Water Blast have ads?

Water Blast shows ads; MatchUp 3D does not.

### Which is updated more often, MatchUp 3D or Water Blast?

MatchUp 3D ships an update every 15 months, and Water Blast every 19 months. Most recently, MatchUp 3D was updated on October 24, 2026 and Water Blast on October 23, 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.*