# Smurfs Magic Match vs Cubis Kingdoms

The clearest difference is rating: Smurfs Magic Match at 4.7 against Cubis Kingdoms's 3.8. Smurfs Magic Match also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 44%) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 332). Cubis Kingdoms's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smurfs Magic Match sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Cubis Kingdoms sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smurfs Magic Match holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smurfs Magic Match has 4.1K ratings behind it against 332, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Smurfs Magic Match's written reviews are positive against 44% of Cubis Kingdoms's.

Smurfs Magic Match ships an update every 3 weeks, Cubis Kingdoms weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smurfs Magic Match | Cubis Kingdoms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smurfs-magic-match/id848527696/reviews)** | [3.8 (332 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubis-kingdoms/id1243021786/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 332 |
| Positive reviews | **76.4% of reviews** | 43.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 257 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Garden City Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1748851750) | [iwin, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/317224675) |

## What reviewers say

### Smurfs Magic Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smurfs-magic-match/id848527696)

Embark on a magical adventure to rescue captured Smurfs by solving challenging match-3 puzzles. Restore the village, decorate Smurf huts, and defeat the evil wizard Gargamel in this fun-filled game.

**Highlights:** Match magical combos, Challenge Gargamel in boss battles, Decorate Smurfs' huts, Renovate the village, Explore new episodes, Unleash super skills and boosters, Rescue and collect all Smurfs

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bucket of Shooting Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bushel of Shooting Stars | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Shooting Stars | $9.99 | one-time |
| Baby Smurf Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coin Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Smurfling Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Cute and nostalgic Smurf theme
- 💎 Enjoyable match-3 mechanics
- 🎨 Vibrant and colorful graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- ⏱️ Slow gameplay and animations
- 💰 Paywall for power-ups and progress
- 🤯 Frustratingly difficult levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Progress and data loss issues
- Connection and loading problems
- Unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Offline play mode
- Better progression system
- Improved power-up mechanics


### Cubis Kingdoms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubis-kingdoms/id1243021786)

Restore a cursed kingdom by making strategic matches of three-dimensional cubes. Collect elements, use power-ups, and overcome obstacles across hundreds of levels. Rebuild habitats and bring back the kingdom's inhabitants to its former glory.

**Highlights:** Unique 3D match-3 gameplay, Collect elements to restore the kingdom, Power-ups and obstacles, 200 levels across 6 regions, Boss battles, Swap cubes in queue, Element spawning mechanics

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access Games | $4.99 | per month |
| All Access Subscriptions | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlock Full Game | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Cute and charming characters
- 🚀 Challenging puzzles
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall to access full game
- 🐛 Frequent ads and limited free play
- 🤔 Lack of progression or replay value
- 🔍 Unclear when the game ends

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes on certain levels
- No ads available after a certain point

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and content updates
- Implement a reset/restart option
- Improve tutorial and onboarding experience
- Provide cross-device sync for progress


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smurfs Magic Match free?

Smurfs Magic Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cubis Kingdoms free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smurfs Magic Match or Cubis Kingdoms?

Smurfs Magic Match is rated higher. Smurfs Magic Match averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Cubis Kingdoms averages 3.8 from 332 ratings.

### Do Smurfs Magic Match or Cubis Kingdoms have ads?

Smurfs Magic Match shows ads; Cubis Kingdoms does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smurfs Magic Match or Cubis Kingdoms?

Smurfs Magic Match ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cubis Kingdoms weekly. Most recently, Smurfs Magic Match was updated on October 22, 2026 and Cubis Kingdoms on October 24, 2026.

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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.*