Comparison

Match3D vs Beanbound

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

Head to head
About

Match3D

Engage your mind with a vibrant 3D puzzle adventure where you match identical objects before time runs out. Progress through hundreds of levels, discover unique items, and use helpful boosters to overcome challenges in this satisfying and relaxing matching game.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of fun levels
  • Bright, colorful carnival visuals
  • Satisfying match mechanics
  • Unique 3D objects
  • Powerful boosters and power-ups
  • Timer-based challenges
Features
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Step right up and test your brain in the most colorful 3D puzzle adventure! Join the Carnival Crew and dive into a vibrant world packed with fun, challenge, and satisfying matching gameplay. Can you spot and match all the hidden objects before time runs out? Test Your Brain Sharpen your focus as you search, sort, and match tons of 3D objects in dynamic piles. It’s easy to learn—but tricky to master! How to Play • Tap to match 2 identical 3D objects • Clear the board before the timer runs out • Unlock new levels and challenges as you progress • Use powerful boosters to help when things get tough Features • Hundreds of fun levels with increasing difficulty • Bright, colorful carnival-themed visuals • Satisfying and relaxing match mechanics • Unique objects to discover in every level • Handy boosters & power-ups to keep you moving Why You’ll Love It Whether you’re looking to relax or challenge your mind, Match3D: Carnival Crew delivers a perfect mix of fun and focus. Every level feels fresh, rewarding, and just a little bit addictive. Ready to join the crew? Download now and start matching your way through the carnival!

About

Beanbound

Guide a growing bean upwards through a hazardous environment. Discover new evolutions and reach for the stars. Test your climbing skills and see how high you can go.

Highlights
  • Grow your bean
  • Dodge hazards
  • Climb higher
  • Discover new evolutions
  • Reach for space
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Grow your bean all the way to space. Dodge hazards, climb higher, and discover new evolutions along the way. How far can you grow?

Screenshots

Match3D4 screens
Beanbound3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Beanbound at 100% against Match3D's 9%. Beanbound also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 12). Match3D's advantage is ratings volume (88 vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. Match3D sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Beanbound asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Beanbound holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Match3D has 88 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Match3D's written reviews are positive against 100% of Beanbound's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Match3D ships an update every 2 months, Beanbound every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Match3D versus Beanbound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatch3DBeanbound
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (88 ratings)4.5 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings88 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size349 MB2 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperGimica GmbHBrent Hassevoort

Customer experience

Match3D

All ratings75 ratings
Positive24.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative73.3%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive8.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative89.1%

Beanbound

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Match3D

One-time12
  • 200 Coins$1.99
  • Pro Pack$1.99
  • Small Hint Pack$2.99
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  • Medium Hint Pack$4.99
  • Master Pack$4.99
  • 650 Coins$4.99
  • Large Rocket Pack$4.99
  • Super Pack$9.99
  • Large Hint Pack$9.99
  • Mega Pack$14.99
  • Ultra Pack$19.99
  • Legendary Pack$39.99
None

Beanbound

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Match3D free?
Match3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beanbound free?
Beanbound is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Match3D or Beanbound?
Beanbound is rated higher. Match3D averages 2.2 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Beanbound averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Match3D or Beanbound have ads?
Match3D shows ads; Beanbound does not.
Which is updated more often, Match3D or Beanbound?
Match3D ships an update every 2 months, and Beanbound every 4 days. Most recently, Match3D was updated on October 30, 2026 and Beanbound on October 29, 2026.

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