# Match 3* vs Idle Bloom

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Match 3* at none against Idle Bloom's 5. Match 3* also leads on ads (none vs shown). Idle Bloom's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Bloom sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Match 3* asks for nothing beyond the download.

Match 3* ships an update fortnightly, Idle Bloom every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Match 3* | Idle Bloom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-3/id6752211780/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 0 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Berson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531453464) | [Euryops corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795529965) |

## 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


### Idle Bloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-bloom/id6811370238)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nectar 50 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nectar 250 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Golden Watering Can | $5.99 | one-time |
| Nectar 800 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Match 3* free?

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

### Is Idle Bloom free?

Idle Bloom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Match 3* or Idle Bloom have ads?

Idle Bloom shows ads; Match 3* does not.

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

Match 3* ships an update fortnightly, and Idle Bloom every 3 days. Most recently, Match 3* was updated on October 18, 2026 and Idle Bloom on October 24, 2026.

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