# Patience vs Match 3*

The clearest difference is ads: Match 3* at none against Patience's shown. Match 3* also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Patience against 5.0 for Match 3*. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Patience ships an update every 3 months, Match 3* fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patience | Match 3* |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patience-clock-solitaire/id6751148241/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-3/id6752211780/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 133 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gray Software Solutions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447750870) | [Alexander Berson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531453464) |

## What reviewers say

### Patience

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patience-clock-solitaire/id6751148241)

A classic card game where you arrange a 52-card deck into a clock face. Move cards to their corresponding hour to clear the board before the kings stop your progress. Perfect for quick, relaxing play.

**Highlights:** Classic clock solitaire rules, Quick, relaxing gameplay, Simple controls, Progress tracking, Unlockable card backs, Clean visuals

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Match 3*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-3/id6752211780)

Score points by matching three or more identical shapes in a row. This tile-matching game offers a simple yet engaging puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** Match three or more identical shapes, Score points, Simple puzzle gameplay, Engaging matching mechanics

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Patience free?

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

### Is Match 3* free?

Match 3* is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Patience or Match 3*?

Patience and Match 3* are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Patience or Match 3* have ads?

Patience shows ads; Match 3* does not.

### Which is updated more often, Patience or Match 3*?

Patience ships an update every 3 months, and Match 3* fortnightly. Most recently, Patience was updated on October 30, 2026 and Match 3* 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.*