Comparison

Night of the Death Match3 vs Match of Spellblade

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

Head to head
About

Night of the Death Match3

A unique match-3 puzzle game with a horror theme, featuring a heroine battling zombies. Enjoy over 200 stages of suspenseful survival and strategic gameplay perfect for quick sessions.

Highlights
  • Match-3 puzzle gameplay
  • Zombie survival theme
  • Over 200 stages
  • Heroine-centric story
  • Quick gaming sessions
  • Horror experience
Features
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* Survive the Imminent Zombie Threat! A unique match-3 puzzle game starring a beautiful heroine, blending suspense and adventure. Over 200 stages of a grand survival story filled with terror and excitement. More thrilling updates to expand the game are on the way! * Simple Yet Deep, Fun 1-Minute Games 'Night of the Deathmatch 3' offers quick fun even in a busy life. A casual yet strategic gameplay ideal for killing time. Enjoy the horror experience anytime, anywhere. * Features - A match-3 puzzle game that's free to play. - A heroine survives in a world of zombies. - Challenging levels, yet casual in nature. - Continuous gameplay with new stages and updates. - A storyline filled with terror and suspense. - A gaming experience that horror fans will adore. - Perfect for daily quick gaming sessions. Dive into the world of zombies now with 'Night of the Deathmatch 3'. Join the beautiful heroine in this terrifying match-3 puzzle and challenge the limits of survival! * SPECIAL THANKS Music "Night on Bald Mountain" "The Great Gate of Kiev" Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky * Classical Music Sound Library by ANDO TOWA is licensed under a Creative Commons

About

Match of Spellblade

Engage in strategic puzzle battles by matching magic blocks to defeat monsters. Grow your spellblade hero, collect powerful equipment, and explore various stages with different game modes.

Highlights
  • Strategic puzzle battles
  • Spellblade growth and leveling
  • Magic and combat system
  • Equipment collection and strengthening
  • Various stages and monsters
  • Multiple game modes
Features
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Become a spellblade armed with sword and shield magic and defeat powerful monsters in a world of strategic puzzle battles. Numerous stages and monsters are available. Get your equipment in order, strengthen your magic and go on an adventure now that monsters are waiting for you! ** Puzzle battles that require strategy ** Match swords, shields, and various magic blocks to attack. Don't let the monsters get stronger by matching monster blocks. ** Spellblade Growth ** Gain experience and level up to improve your hero's ability value. Arm your hero by acquiring items through combat. ** Magic and Combat ** Attack monsters with offensive magic and heal your hero with recovery magic. Strengthen your magic for more powerful effects. ** Powerful Equipment and Collecting ** Rare weapons and armor can be obtained as loot. Equipment can be strengthened to become more powerful. ** Various stages ** There are stages in various environments and numerous monsters with different attributes. Get more loot through stages that will be added through updates. ** Game Modes ** A basic adventure mode is provided, with a hard mode for challenge and a defeat mode. ** Competition ** You can compete with your hero's level, combat power, and stage progress.

Screenshots

Night of the Death Match34 screens
Match of Spellblade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Night of the Death Match3 at 4.8 against Match of Spellblade's 4.2. Night of the Death Match3 also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 71%) and ratings volume (16 vs 5). Match of Spellblade's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Night of the Death Match3 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Match of Spellblade sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Night of the Death Match3 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Night of the Death Match3's written reviews are positive against 71% of Match of Spellblade's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Night of the Death Match3 ships an update monthly, Match of Spellblade weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Night of the Death Match3 versus Match of Spellblade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNight of the Death Match3Match of Spellblade
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (16 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better5
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB490 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperShinjukuRocketsROLLINGJ

Customer experience

Night of the Death Match3

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

Match of Spellblade

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Night of the Death Match3

One-time6
  • 10 coins$1.99
  • 50 coins$6.99
  • 100 coins$12.99
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  • 250 coins$24.99
  • 500 coins$49.99
  • 1000 coins$79.99
10 purchases

Match of Spellblade

One-time10
  • Jewel 25$0.99
  • Jewel 60$1.99
  • Shield and Scroll Pack$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Sword and Scroll Pack$1.99
  • Armor and Scroll Pack$1.99
  • Jewel 130$3.99
  • Ads PASS 30 Days + Jewel 25$3.99
  • Jewel 280$7.99
  • Jewel 600$14.99
  • Ads PASS Unlimit + Jewel 99$14.99

Questions

Is Night of the Death Match3 free?
Night of the Death Match3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Match of Spellblade free?
Match of Spellblade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Night of the Death Match3 or Match of Spellblade?
Night of the Death Match3 is rated higher. Night of the Death Match3 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Match of Spellblade averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Night of the Death Match3 or Match of Spellblade have ads?
Both Night of the Death Match3 and Match of Spellblade show ads.
Which is updated more often, Night of the Death Match3 or Match of Spellblade?
Night of the Death Match3 ships an update monthly, and Match of Spellblade weekly. Most recently, Night of the Death Match3 was updated on September 16, 2026 and Match of Spellblade on July 8, 2026.

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