# Hello Kitty Friends Match vs Molang Match'n Munch

The clearest difference is price: Hello Kitty Friends Match at Free against Molang Match'n Munch's $2.99. Hello Kitty Friends Match also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 38%) and ratings volume (562 vs 5). Molang Match'n Munch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 43) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Hello Kitty Friends Match is free to download; Molang Match'n Munch costs $2.99 up front. Hello Kitty Friends Match sells 42 one-off in-app purchases. Molang Match'n Munch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hello Kitty Friends Match holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hello Kitty Friends Match has 562 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Hello Kitty Friends Match's written reviews are positive against 38% of Molang Match'n Munch's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hello Kitty Friends Match | Molang Match'n Munch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (562 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-kitty-friends-match/id6742533643/reviews)** | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/molang-matchn-munch/id6748951757/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **562** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **66.9% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 510 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LINE Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/447309128) | [Impulse Media Hub](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828204437) |

## What reviewers say

### Hello Kitty Friends Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-kitty-friends-match/id6742533643)

Engage in a match-3 puzzle adventure with beloved Sanrio characters to restore a ruined village. Collect characters, explore Dreamland, and save your memories in a charming game experience.

**Highlights:** Match-3 puzzle gameplay, Officially licensed Sanrio characters, Thousands of unique levels, Character collection, Dreamland exploration, In-game album for memories, Teamwork with teammates

**In-app purchases (42)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Mine_1 | $1.09 | one-time |
| Daily Max Pack | $1.09 | one-time |
| Daily Pack | $1.09 | one-time |
| Treasure Tarot_1 | $1.09 | one-time |
| Daily Max Pack 2 | $2.39 | one-time |
| Puzzle Support Pack | $2.39 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.39 | one-time |
| 70 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| 35 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Value Pack 1 | $3.00 | one-time |
| Gacha Anticipation Pack | $3.00 | one-time |
| Treasure Tarot_2 | $3.00 | one-time |
| Pompompurin Style Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hello Kitty Style Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pochacco Style Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cinnamoroll Style Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hangyodon Style Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Kuromi Style Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| My Melody Style Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Friends Pass Mini | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sweet Puzzle Support Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1-Year Thank You Puzzle Pack | $5.49 | one-time |
| Item-Filled Puzzle Pack | $5.49 | one-time |
| Weekly Gem Chance I | $5.49 | one-time |
| Summer Match Pack 1 | $5.49 | one-time |
| 70 Gems | $5.49 | one-time |
| 140 Gems | $5.49 | one-time |
| Gacha Cheering Pack | $5.49 | one-time |
| Friends Pass | $7.09 | one-time |
| Weekly Gem Chance II | $7.99 | one-time |
| Best Marine Gem Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Gacha Chance 2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Friends Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 180 Gems | $12.99 | one-time |
| Gacha Encouraging Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Tarot_4 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Best Gacha Pack | $15.99 | one-time |
| Growth Pass 1 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Tarot_5 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Tarot_6 | $49.99 | one-time |
| S Grade Gacha Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Adorable and fun
- 👍 Relaxing and chill gameplay
- 🎨 Cute art style
- 🎉 Enjoyable match-3 experience
- 🎁 Preregistration gift is cute

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited moves in matching games
- 🚫 Unable to play due to error 403
- 🚫 No way to consent to data usage

**Reported bugs**

- Error 403 preventing gameplay
- Unable to consent to data usage

**Requested features**

- More moves in matching games
- Add Pekkle character


### Molang Match'n Munch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/molang-matchn-munch/id6748951757)

Embark on a culinary quest with Molang and Piu Piu to find lost recipes and save delicious treasures. Solve match-3 puzzles across vibrant cities, collect rare ingredients, and use magical boosters to overcome challenges in this comforting adventure.

**Highlights:** Cute and comforting match-3 gameplay, Travel through iconic and imaginary cities, Magical boosters and tasty combos, Joyful and immersive soundtrack, Hundreds of fun and varied levels, Adorable animations and colorful settings

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hello Kitty Friends Match free?

Hello Kitty Friends Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Molang Match'n Munch free?

Molang Match'n Munch costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hello Kitty Friends Match or Molang Match'n Munch?

Hello Kitty Friends Match is rated higher. Hello Kitty Friends Match averages 4.6 out of 5 from 562 ratings, while Molang Match'n Munch averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Hello Kitty Friends Match or Molang Match'n Munch have ads?

Hello Kitty Friends Match shows ads; Molang Match'n Munch does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hello Kitty Friends Match or Molang Match'n Munch?

Hello Kitty Friends Match ships an update every 3 weeks, and Molang Match'n Munch every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hello Kitty Friends Match was updated on September 23, 2026 and Molang Match'n Munch on September 11, 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.*