Comparison

Match 3* vs Sortello

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

Sortello

Features
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What belongs together? Find the right cards and clear the board one category at a time. Every board is built from stacks of charming illustrated cards. Only uncovered cards can be moved. Sort them into the categories on display, reveal the pictures underneath and decide which stack to tackle first. Completing a category makes room for the next one. With only a few holding spaces available, finding the right order is the heart of every puzzle. Sortello starts gently and becomes more thoughtful one step at a time. Early levels give you plenty of room to experiment; later puzzles reward planning ahead. If a solution slips away, restart the level with the same card layout. Learn from each move and try a smarter route next time. WHAT AWAITS YOU • 2,000 varied category puzzles • An easy start with a clear interactive tutorial • Charming, easy-to-recognize illustrations • A fair progression from relaxing to challenging • No timers, lives or forced waiting • The same card layout every time you retry • Optional hint, undo and magnet helpers • Personal bests and Master Stamps • A category collection to discover • Avatars, frames and backgrounds to unlock • Optional iCloud sync and Game Center achievements • Offline play with no Sortello account required Every level is automatically checked for a valid solution and can be completed without making a purchase. Helpers and extra space are optional for players who want a more forgiving route. Sortello is free to play. Rewarded ads offer clearly explained extras. Interstitial ads appear only between rounds, never during an active level. Sortello Plus removes required ads and includes exclusive customization extras. Whether you have a minute to spare or want to settle in for a longer session, Sortello blends calm sorting with the satisfying feeling of putting everything in its place.

Screenshots

Match 3*2 screens
Sortello4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Match 3* at none against Sortello's 5. Match 3* also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Sortello's advantage is update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On price and device support 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. Sortello sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Match 3* asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Match 3* ships an update fortnightly, Sortello daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Match 3* versus Sortello: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatch 3*Sortello
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB231 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander BersonMario Koopke

In-app purchases

None

Match 3*

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Sortello

One-time5
  • 500 Sort Tokens$0.99
  • 1,400 Sort Tokens$1.99
  • 3,000 Sort Tokens$3.99
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  • Sortello Plus$6.99
  • 7,000 Sort Tokens$8.99

Questions

Is Match 3* free?
Match 3* is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sortello free?
Sortello is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Match 3* or Sortello have ads?
Sortello shows ads; Match 3* does not.
Which is updated more often, Match 3* or Sortello?
Match 3* ships an update fortnightly, and Sortello daily. Most recently, Match 3* was updated on October 30, 2026 and Sortello on October 29, 2026.

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