Comparison

WhatThePhrase vs Match 3 Design

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WhatThePhrase

Features
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A trivia game that is played with as a group or as two teams where you try to get the person(s) to say the word for a given category, and see who can score the most points in that time!

About

Match 3 Design

Engage in addictive match-3 puzzles to earn stars and unlock new rooms. Transform old spaces into stunning modern designs with creative decoration and satisfying boosters. Enjoy hundreds of fun levels in this relaxing puzzle and home renovation game.

Highlights
  • Addictive match-3 puzzles
  • Home renovation and decoration
  • Powerful boosters and combos
  • Hundreds of fun levels
  • Colorful and relaxing gameplay
Features
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Match 3 Design is a fun and addictive puzzle game that combines match-3 gameplay with home design and decoration. Match colorful items, use powerful boosters, and unlock beautiful rooms to create your dream home. Solve exciting match-3 levels to earn stars, unlock new rooms, and transform old spaces into stunning modern designs. Enjoy relaxing gameplay with creative decoration and satisfying boosters. Key Features: • Addictive match-3 puzzles • Powerful boosters and combos • Home renovation and decoration • Hundreds of fun levels • Colorful and relaxing gameplay

Screenshots

WhatThePhrase4 screens
Match 3 Design4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WhatThePhrase at none against Match 3 Design's 10. WhatThePhrase also leads on ads (none vs shown). Match 3 Design's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 14 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Match 3 Design sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. WhatThePhrase asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WhatThePhrase ships an update every 14 months, Match 3 Design monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
WhatThePhrase versus Match 3 Design: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhatThePhraseMatch 3 Design
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB163 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrandon SchreiberVedat Odabasi

In-app purchases

None

WhatThePhrase

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Match 3 Design

One-time10
  • Coin1K$0.99
  • Coins5.5K$3.99
  • Coins12K$7.99
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  • MASTER PACK$12.99
  • Coins25K$14.99
  • BOSS PACK$24.99
  • Coins53K$29.99
  • BIG BOSS PACK$34.99
  • Coins110K$44.99
  • EXTREMBOSS PACK$49.99

Questions

Is WhatThePhrase free?
WhatThePhrase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Match 3 Design free?
Match 3 Design is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WhatThePhrase or Match 3 Design have ads?
Match 3 Design shows ads; WhatThePhrase does not.
Which is updated more often, WhatThePhrase or Match 3 Design?
WhatThePhrase ships an update every 14 months, and Match 3 Design monthly. Most recently, WhatThePhrase was updated on October 27, 2026 and Match 3 Design on October 31, 2026.

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