# Match Jam 3D vs Hexa Sort

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Match Jam 3D at 47% against Hexa Sort's 21%. Match Jam 3D also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Hexa Sort's advantage is ratings volume (219K vs 19K) and chart position (#45 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Match Jam 3D sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and Hexa Sort sells 22 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Match Jam 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hexa Sort has 219K ratings behind it against 19K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Match Jam 3D's written reviews are positive against 21% of Hexa Sort's.

Match Jam 3D ships an update weekly, Hexa Sort every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Match Jam 3D | Hexa Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-jam-3d/id6450181086/reviews)** | [4.7 (219K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexa-sort/id6463127238/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 19K | **219K** |
| Positive reviews | **46.8% of reviews** | 21.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#45** |
| Size | 299 MB | 604 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [FUNSEA LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895255203) | [Lion Studios Plus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610194568) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Hexa Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexa-sort/id6463127238)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Grossing · Board, #97 Top Free · Board, #174 Top Grossing · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage your mind with a unique stacking and sorting puzzle game. Strategically match and merge hexagon tiles to achieve color goals in a visually pleasing, relaxing environment. Offers a blend of challenging brain teasers and calming gameplay for all ages.

**Highlights:** Stacking and sorting puzzle challenges, Strategic tile matching and merging, Calming color matching gameplay, Visually pleasing 3D graphics with gradients, Brain teasers for adults and children, Power-ups and boosters, ASMR gameplay sound effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spin Wheel | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chain Offer 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Safety Net Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Halloween One On One Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Default One On One Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Refresh Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Free Lives Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hammer Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Hex Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ski Summit Ultimate Gold Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Ultimate Gold Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Koi Serenity Ultimate Goldpass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Ultimate GoldPass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starlit Camping Ultimate Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Blossom Avenue Ultimate Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying sorting mechanics
- 💡 Colorful and dynamic visuals
- 🎨 Colorblind mode

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Fake leaderboards and competition
- 💰 Excessive ads and aggressive monetization
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🤔 Inconsistent tile movement

**Reported bugs**

- Ads causing screen freezes
- Inability to exit levels after losing
- Inconsistent tile placement

**Requested features**

- Endless/Zen mode
- More diverse level designs
- Improved ad-free experience
- Better progression system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Match Jam 3D free?

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

### Is Hexa Sort free?

Hexa Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Match Jam 3D or Hexa Sort?

Match Jam 3D is rated higher. Match Jam 3D averages 4.9 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Hexa Sort averages 4.7 from 219K ratings.

### Do Match Jam 3D or Hexa Sort have ads?

Both Match Jam 3D and Hexa Sort show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Match Jam 3D or Hexa Sort?

Match Jam 3D ships an update weekly, and Hexa Sort every 5 days. Most recently, Match Jam 3D was updated on October 18, 2026 and Hexa Sort on October 18, 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.*