# Bechained ! vs Magical Match

The clearest difference is rating: Magical Match at 5.0 against Bechained !'s 4.2. Magical Match also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). Bechained !'s advantage is ratings volume (140 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bechained ! sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Magical Match asks for nothing beyond the download.

Magical Match holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bechained ! has 140 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bechained ! ships an update every 9 months, Magical Match fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bechained ! | Magical Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bechained/id561157043/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magical-match-puzzle/id6742149385/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **140** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 41 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Effixa inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523954236) | [玥 高](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635812127) |

## What reviewers say

### Bechained !

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bechained/id561157043)

Slide your finger to link three or more jewels, destroying background tiles and guiding a bee downwards to win. Compete for high scores in a timed Blitz Mode or progress through numerous levels.

**Highlights:** Link jewels to destroy tiles, Guide the bee to the bottom, Timed Blitz Mode, 80 levels across 4 stages, Special tools for assistance, HD graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Stages | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 10 Bees Bombs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 10 Timers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 10 Missiles Bombs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Jewels Pack: Candy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Jewels Pack: Fruit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 4 of each tools | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 10 of each tools | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Jewels Pack: All | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy 25 of each tools | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy 100 of each tools | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging and entertaining
- 👍 Great twist on jewel matching games
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to grasp mechanics
- 👍 Relaxing and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Excellent graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Levels locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔋 Addictive gameplay can be time-consuming

**Reported bugs**

- Shuffle function can be unreliable
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More free levels to unlock
- Relaxed/endless mode without time limit
- Detailed scoring/progression information


### Magical Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magical-match-puzzle/id6742149385)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bechained ! free?

Bechained ! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Magical Match free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bechained ! or Magical Match?

Magical Match is rated higher. Bechained ! averages 4.2 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while Magical Match averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bechained ! or Magical Match have ads?

Neither Bechained ! nor Magical Match shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bechained ! or Magical Match?

Bechained ! ships an update every 9 months, and Magical Match fortnightly. Most recently, Bechained ! was updated on October 23, 2026 and Magical Match 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.*