# Balloon Match 3D! vs Dream Jam

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dream Jam at none against Balloon Match 3D!'s 9. Dream Jam also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Balloon Match 3D!'s advantage is ratings volume (405 vs 3). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Balloon Match 3D! sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Dream Jam asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Balloon Match 3D! against 4.7 for Dream Jam. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Balloon Match 3D! has 405 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Balloon Match 3D! ships an update every 3 weeks, Dream Jam every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Balloon Match 3D! | Dream Jam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (405 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balloon-match-3d/id6738735158/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dream-jam/id6743114942/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **405** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 291 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MENA AAZEDINE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553748034) | [Microdose Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558832409) |

## What reviewers say

### Balloon Match 3D!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balloon-match-3d/id6738735158)

Engage in a vibrant 3D matching puzzle game where you pop colorful balloons. Find all matching pairs to clear the board and progress through exciting levels with new balloon designs.

**Highlights:** Pop vibrant 3D balloons, Match and pair balloons, Complete levels, Unveil new balloons, Clear the board, Celebrate victory

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CoinPack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Starter Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2400 coins pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 5000 coins pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Coins Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


### Dream Jam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dream-jam/id6743114942)

A casual puzzle game where players match three or more items of the same color to clear them. It offers an accessible yet challenging experience for players of all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Match 3 items of the same color, Easy to learn gameplay, Challenging to master, Casual puzzle experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Balloon Match 3D! free?

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

### Is Dream Jam free?

Dream Jam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Balloon Match 3D! or Dream Jam?

Dream Jam is rated higher. Balloon Match 3D! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 405 ratings, while Dream Jam averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Balloon Match 3D! or Dream Jam have ads?

Both Balloon Match 3D! and Dream Jam show ads.

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

Balloon Match 3D! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dream Jam every 3 days. Most recently, Balloon Match 3D! was updated on November 8, 2026 and Dream Jam 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.*