# Miracle Match 3 vs Matching Tale

The clearest difference is rating: Miracle Match 3 at 4.8 against Matching Tale's 3.8. Miracle Match 3 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 21 months). Matching Tale's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Miracle Match 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Miracle Match 3 has 197 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of Miracle Match 3's written reviews are positive against 100% of Matching Tale's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Miracle Match 3 ships an update every 6 weeks, Matching Tale every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Miracle Match 3 | Matching Tale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miracle-match-3/id989103527/reviews)** | [3.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matching-tale/id1640218038/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **197** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 21 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 280 MB | 237 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [PlayFlock](https://appshunter.io/developer/654666728) | [MESSWORKS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640218040) |

## 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


### Matching Tale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matching-tale/id1640218038)

Restore a bewitched kingdom by solving challenging match-3 puzzles. Overcome obstacles, create magical power-ups, and unlock boosters to help the inhabitants. Explore fairy-tale locations and compete with players worldwide.

**Highlights:** Challenging match-3 levels, Fun obstacles and unique power-ups, Powerful boosters and combos, Fairy-tale locations, Adorable bewitched characters, Teams and leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins pack #2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Charmer Set | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins pack #3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Magician Set | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coins pack #4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Sorcerer Set | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coins pack #5 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Fairy King Set | $79.99 | one-time |
| Coins pack #6 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Great Wizard Set | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Miracle Match 3 free?

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

### Is Matching Tale free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Miracle Match 3 or Matching Tale?

Miracle Match 3 is rated higher. Miracle Match 3 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 197 ratings, while Matching Tale averages 3.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Miracle Match 3 or Matching Tale have ads?

Matching Tale shows ads; Miracle Match 3 does not.

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

Miracle Match 3 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Matching Tale every 21 months. Most recently, Miracle Match 3 was updated on October 21, 2026 and Matching Tale on September 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.*