# Match Factory! vs Match Jam 3D

The clearest difference is ads: Match Factory! at none against Match Jam 3D's shown. Match Factory! also leads on ratings volume (785K vs 19K) and review sentiment (64% vs 47%). Match Jam 3D's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Match Factory! sells 17 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 — 4.8 for Match Factory! against 4.9 for Match Jam 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Match Factory! has 785K ratings behind it against 19K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Match Factory!'s written reviews are positive against 47% of Match Jam 3D's.

Match Factory! ships an update fortnightly, Match Jam 3D weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Match Factory! | Match Jam 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (785K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-factory/id6449094229/reviews) | **[4.9 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-jam-3d/id6450181086/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **785K** | 19K |
| Positive reviews | **63.8% of reviews** | 46.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 675 MB | 299 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peak Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/476160947) | [FUNSEA LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895255203) |

## What reviewers say

### Match Factory!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-factory/id6449094229)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #9 Top Grossing · Casual, #17 Top Grossing · Games, #34 Top Free · Casual, #34 Top Free · Puzzle, #60 Top Grossing, #63 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Engage in a captivating 3D puzzle adventure where you connect and sort identical items to clear the board. This game offers a relaxing yet challenging experience, playable online or offline, with boosters to help you overcome obstacles.

**Highlights:** Triple matching 3D puzzles, Sort and clear tiles, Timed levels, Relaxing gameplay, Offline play, Boosters for assistance

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Package 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 100 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Flash Deal | $3.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Bundle 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 500 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Factory Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 3 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle 1 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 4 | $27.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Good graphics
- 👍 Challenging levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Aggressive monetization
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Levels become impossible without spending money
- 🔒 Misleading advertising

**Reported bugs**

- Accidental purchases due to sensitive screen
- Inconsistent level difficulty labeling
- Disappearing/misplaced items

**Requested features**

- Ability to reset progress
- More lives/boosters without paying
- Adjustable difficulty levels
- Variety of gameplay modes


### 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 Match Factory! free?

Match Factory! 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, Match Factory! or Match Jam 3D?

Match Jam 3D is rated higher. Match Factory! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 785K ratings, while Match Jam 3D averages 4.9 from 19K ratings.

### Do Match Factory! or Match Jam 3D have ads?

Match Jam 3D shows ads; Match Factory! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Match Factory! or Match Jam 3D?

Match Factory! ships an update fortnightly, and Match Jam 3D weekly. Most recently, Match Factory! was updated on October 31, 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.*