Comparison

Match 3* vs Chef Loop

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

Head to head
About

Match 3*

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
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Score as many points as possible by matching three or more identical shapes in a row.

About

Chef Loop

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Which chef should go next? In Chef Loop, that choice is the start of a food-themed color puzzle. Send chefs onto the conveyor, clear matching-color pixels and think ahead as each board opens up. Pick the right chef Look at the colors on the board and choose your next move. Space on the conveyor is limited, and your chefs have limited capacity. Plan their order to keep the loop moving and work your way through each pixel mosaic. Read the changing board Explore colorful pixel mosaics. Follow the changing shapes as the pixels clear, spot the color you need and decide which chef can help you reach it. The next move is yours to figure out. Complete recipes as you progress As you progress, recipes add another challenge. Complete regular chefs' targets to earn recipe stamps. Collect three stamps in the required order to finish a plate. Keep the recipe in mind while you plan your next chef choice. Give your cafe a personal touch As you progress, cafe decoration adds another reason to keep solving. Step away from the board to make the cafe your own, then return to the next colorful challenge. Chef Loop brings together: - Colorful pixel puzzles with matching-color moves - Conveyor choices shaped by space and chef capacity - Ordered recipe stamps that appear as you progress - Cafe decoration alongside your puzzle journey Take a look at the board. Which chef will you send next?

Screenshots

Match 3*2 screens
Chef Loop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Match 3* at none against Chef Loop's 6. Match 3* also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Chef Loop sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Match 3* asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Match 3* ships an update fortnightly, Chef Loop monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Match 3* versus Chef Loop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatch 3*Chef Loop
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB163 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAlexander BersonMOBOVER DIJITAL HIZMETLER ANONIM SIRKETI

In-app purchases

None

Match 3*

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Chef Loop

One-time6
  • 1,000 Coins$1.99
  • 45 Gems$2.99
  • 100 Gems$5.99
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  • 5,000 Coins$7.99
  • 250 Gems$11.99
  • 10,000 Coins$14.99

Questions

Is Match 3* free?
Match 3* is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chef Loop free?
Chef Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Match 3* or Chef Loop have ads?
Chef Loop shows ads; Match 3* does not.
Which is updated more often, Match 3* or Chef Loop?
Match 3* ships an update fortnightly, and Chef Loop monthly. Most recently, Match 3* was updated on October 18, 2026 and Chef Loop on October 10, 2026.

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