# Match the Socks vs 3 Link Master

The clearest difference is rating: Match the Socks at 3.0 against 3 Link Master's 2.0. Match the Socks also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 26 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Match the Socks sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and 3 Link Master sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Match the Socks holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Match the Socks has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Match the Socks ships an update fortnightly, 3 Link Master every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Match the Socks | 3 Link Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-the-socks/id996338225/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3-link-master-tile-connect/id1564027369/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 78.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 26 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [pradeep rana](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503264265) | [Tran Thanh Tung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1098113551) |

## What reviewers say

### Match the Socks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-the-socks/id996338225)

This is a fun, real-time multiplayer memory game. Players test their recall skills by matching pairs of socks against others. It's a competitive and engaging experience for those who enjoy brain-training challenges.

**Highlights:** Memory-based matching, Real-time multiplayer, Competitive gameplay, Brain-training challenges, Featured in Best New Games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25 Lives | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Lives | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 🧠 Good for memory skills
- 🤩 Addicting and engaging
- ✨ Cute graphics and design
- 🏆 Competitive multiplayer matches

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Long wait times for opponents
- 🐌 Slow loading times
- ❌ Difficulty winning games
- 💔 Glitches and bugs
- 😩 Repetitive gameplay over time

**Reported bugs**

- Game says you lose immediately
- Lost all trophies and lives
- Ads pop up during timed games
- Laggy gameplay affects competition
- Profile picture feature not available for all

**Requested features**

- Option to turn opponents off (play solo)
- Offline or AI opponent mode
- Ability to play against Facebook friends
- Option to choose game board size
- Turn-based gameplay option


### 3 Link Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3-link-master-tile-connect/id1564027369)

Connect three identical tiles to clear the board and earn points in this engaging puzzle game. Unlock customizations, explore diverse themes, and compete on global leaderboards. Sharpen your memory and focus with endless levels.

**Highlights:** Infinite Levels, Customization Options, Diverse Tile Themes, Global Leaderboard Competition, Auto-Save Progress, Night Mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add 4.000 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| GIFT PACK | $2.99 | one-time |
| NON ADS | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Match the Socks free?

Match the Socks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 3 Link Master free?

3 Link Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Match the Socks or 3 Link Master?

Match the Socks is rated higher. Match the Socks averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while 3 Link Master averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Match the Socks or 3 Link Master have ads?

3 Link Master shows ads; Match the Socks does not.

### Which is updated more often, Match the Socks or 3 Link Master?

Match the Socks ships an update fortnightly, and 3 Link Master every 26 months. Most recently, Match the Socks was updated on November 1, 2026 and 3 Link Master on November 3, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*