# Match 3's vs Eldershyft

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Match 3's at none against Eldershyft's 2. Eldershyft's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Eldershyft sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Match 3's asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Match 3's against 5.0 for Eldershyft. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eldershyft has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Match 3's | Eldershyft |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-3s/id6757340813/reviews) | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldershyft/id6758571287/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [DAVID WILLIAM BUXTON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866205681) | [KIERAN HARTNETT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801578555) |

## What reviewers say

### Match 3's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-3s/id6757340813)

Experience a unique twist on match-3 puzzles where you can match tiles by color or shape. Discover strategic gameplay with special bonuses, multiple game modes, and engaging features for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Dual matching mechanic (color or shape), Perfect match bonus (2X points), Casual, Grid Clear, and Timed game modes, Combo system for score multipliers, Move hints when stuck, Family-friendly gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Eldershyft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldershyft/id6758571287)

A unique match-3 puzzle game where you move entire paths on a hexagonal board to create cascades and combos. Build a mystical island, tame beasts, and choose your strategy to achieve high scores or complete challenges.

**Highlights:** Hexagonal board path movement, Cascading matches and combos, Endless and Challenge modes, Beast management and island building, Stackable bonuses and abilities, Full VoiceOver support, Color-blind and high contrast settings

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rival Curators | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full base game unlock | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Match 3's free?

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

### Is Eldershyft free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Match 3's or Eldershyft?

Match 3's and Eldershyft are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 8 ratings respectively.

### Do Match 3's or Eldershyft have ads?

Match 3's shows ads; Eldershyft does not.

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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.*