# Miracle Match 3 vs Sheepong

The clearest difference is ads: Miracle Match 3 at none against Sheepong's shown. Miracle Match 3 also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 74%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Sheepong's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Miracle Match 3 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sheepong sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Miracle Match 3 against 4.7 for Sheepong. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 197 and 367 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Miracle Match 3's written reviews are positive against 74% of Sheepong's.

Miracle Match 3 ships an update every 6 weeks, Sheepong fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Miracle Match 3 | Sheepong |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miracle-match-3/id989103527/reviews)** | [4.7 (367 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheepong/id1497676190/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 197 | **367** |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 73.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 280 MB | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PlayFlock](https://appshunter.io/developer/654666728) | [PlayDog Soft Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/793012907) |

## What reviewers say

### Miracle Match 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miracle-match-3/id989103527)

Embark on a magical match-3 adventure through classic fairytales. Solve thousands of challenging puzzles with the help of arcane spells and beloved fairytale heroes. Enjoy beautiful graphics and colorful locations.

**Highlights:** Fairytale-themed locations, Thousands of puzzles, Arcane spells, Beautiful graphics, Fairytale heroes, Facebook progress sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 210 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 550 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2800 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 12000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 17500 Coins | $69.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Colorful and visually appealing
- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable and relaxing experience
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and art style
- 🎶 Pleasant and soothing music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Small text and UI elements can be hard to see
- 💰 Progression can feel gated without in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Some pop-ups or instructions appear in foreign languages
- Occasional loss of progress or game data

**Requested features**

- Larger text and UI elements for better visibility
- More accessibility options for visually impaired users


### Sheepong

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheepong/id1497676190)

Embark on an epic match-3 adventure as a brave young sheep on a quest to rescue his mother from wolves. Solve puzzles by matching blocks, discover special power-ups, and overcome challenges to reunite his family and collect treasures.

**Highlights:** Match-3 block puzzles, Create and mix special power-ups, Encounter new enemies, Interact with various characters, Exciting missions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 Coins X2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 7,000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 7,000 Coins X2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Adventurer Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hunter Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 3 (86% OFF) | $10.99 | one-time |
| Expert Pack | $16.99 | one-time |
| 45,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 4 (86% OFF) | $20.99 | one-time |
| Destroyer Pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 No ads or free-to-play model
- 🎮 Engaging match-3 gameplay
- 🎨 Cute graphics and charming story
- 🧩 Variety of game modes within the game
- 🎯 Fair difficulty balance

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Extremely slow content updates
- 😤 Impossible difficulty spikes at higher levels
- 🐛 Game freezing and crashing issues
- 🔋 Severe battery drain
- 🎮 Repetitive gameplay after extended play

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes during crossbow bonus screen
- App crashes after recent updates
- Game won't open after update
- Tiles freeze if not played quickly enough
- Game cuts off after level 187 at cave entrance

**Requested features**

- More levels and faster level release schedule
- Ability to replay or return to previous chapters
- Skip option for difficult levels
- In-game notifications about upcoming updates
- Spanish language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Miracle Match 3 free?

Miracle Match 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sheepong free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Miracle Match 3 or Sheepong?

Miracle Match 3 is rated higher. Miracle Match 3 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 197 ratings, while Sheepong averages 4.7 from 367 ratings.

### Do Miracle Match 3 or Sheepong have ads?

Sheepong shows ads; Miracle Match 3 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Miracle Match 3 or Sheepong?

Miracle Match 3 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sheepong fortnightly. Most recently, Miracle Match 3 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Sheepong on October 21, 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.*