# Match 3* vs Blink4!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Match 3* at none against Blink4!'s 6. Match 3* also leads on ads (none vs shown). Blink4!'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blink4! sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Match 3* asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Match 3* against 5.0 for Blink4!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Match 3* ships an update fortnightly, Blink4! every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Match 3* | Blink4! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-3/id6752211780/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blink4/id6758837068/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 0 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Berson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531453464) | [Onur Gumus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875229042) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Blink4!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blink4/id6758837068)

Test your memory and speed with this challenging game. Memorize rapidly flashing numbers and type them before time runs out. Progress through 50 tiers of increasing difficulty and compete globally.

**Highlights:** 50-tier progression, Global leaderboard, Millisecond precision timing, Gem system for continues, Minimalist design, Brain training

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blinkpass | $8.99 | per month |
| 50 Elmas | $0.99 | one-time |
| 150 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Gems | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Match 3* free?

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

### Is Blink4! free?

Blink4! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Match 3* or Blink4!?

Match 3* and Blink4! are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Match 3* or Blink4! have ads?

Blink4! shows ads; Match 3* does not.

### Which is updated more often, Match 3* or Blink4!?

Match 3* ships an update fortnightly, and Blink4! every 4 days. Most recently, Match 3* was updated on October 18, 2026 and Blink4! on October 9, 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.*