Comparison

Swapperoo vs Paintball 3

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

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About

Swapperoo

A strategic puzzle game where you match three tiles of the same color by tapping arrows to move them. Navigate challenging objectives and unique board manipulations to succeed. Offers numerous stages, challenges, and an endless mode for extended gameplay.

Highlights
  • Arrow-based tile movement
  • Match 3 tiles of the same color
  • Challenging objectives (chasing tiles, timed matches)
  • 38 freeform stages
  • 75 unique challenges
  • Endless mode
Features
Currently charting
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Swapperoo - the friendly puzzle game intent on your defeat. *New: the INFINITY update - Endless, Gauntlet and Timed Gauntlet modes! "incredibly clever, deeply strategic, has an inviting visual style that begs to be interacted with, and is just plain fun." Touch Arcade, 5 stars ***** The rules are simple: tap an arrow to move it in the direction it faces. Make a row of 3 tiles of the same color and the tiles disappear. If that sounds too easy, don't worry - you'll find yourself in situations that require clever manipulation of the game board. There's an assortment of objectives to keep you on your toes: tiles that chase you, tiles that must be matched within a few moves, tiles that must be protected, and lots more. As well as 38 freeform stages which play out differently every time, we have created 75 challenges with unique solutions and an endless mode, so the game is crammed with content to keep you busy! Crafted with care for your phone and tablet by the creators of the Quell puzzle trilogy. Thanks! Joe and Lewis (Fallen Tree Games).

About

Paintball 3

Embark on a candy factory adventure to fix broken machinery by matching three or more candies. Navigate challenging levels with surprises and enjoy addictive gameplay with vibrant graphics. Perfect for kids and families, offering various modes for solo or competitive play.

Highlights
  • Match 3 candy puzzles
  • Fix broken factory machinery
  • Adventure and single play modes
  • Adjustable difficulty for kids and adults
  • 91 levels across 4 maps
  • Over 100 indie songs
  • Global leaderboards
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Paintball 3 - Candy Match Factory Boldy's Candy Factory Adventure: Paintball 3" is the latest and most delightful installment in the beloved "Paintball" series. Embark on an exciting saga in the candy factory as you help Boldy fix the broken machinery. Utilize your quick thinking and clever matching skills to match 3 or more candies near a pipe, just like in the original Match 3 puzzle game. As you progress through challenging levels, prepare for various obstacles and surprises that will test your skills and creativity. But wait, there is more! With its addictive gameplay and vibrant graphics, "Paintball 3 - Candy Match Factory" guarantees an exhilarating experience from the first pop. But that is not all! This game is perfect for kids and families, offering adjustable difficulty levels and engaging gameplay. Indulge in hours of entertainment and enjoyment with various playing modes, including an immersive Adventure Mode for solo play and a challenging Single Play Mode for competitive gameplay. So why wait? Embark on Boldy's sweetest adventure in "Paintball 3 - Candy Match Factory"! Help him fix the candy factory and enjoy a delightful blast of match 3 puzzle fun! Features: * Kid / Grownups' main difficulty choices. * Family and child friendly. * Huge adventure with 4 maps and 91 levels. * Musical feast! More than 100 indie songs. * Unique/different and clever match 3 gameplay (original idea). * Multi-platform global leaderboards. * Translated into 17 languages! (English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean)

Screenshots

Swapperoo4 screens
Paintball 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Swapperoo at 4.2 against Paintball 3's 1.0. Swapperoo also leads on price ($2.99 vs $9.99) and ratings volume (92 vs 1). Paintball 3's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 66%). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Swapperoo costs $2.99 and Paintball 3 $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Swapperoo holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swapperoo has 92 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Swapperoo's written reviews are positive against 100% of Paintball 3's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Swapperoo versus Paintball 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwapperooPaintball 3
Price$2.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.2 (92 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews65.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings92 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#119 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB392 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFallen Tree Games LtdCrazySoft Limited

Customer experience

Swapperoo

All ratings92 ratings
Positive80.4%
Neutral7.6%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive65.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative20.0%

Paintball 3

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Swapperoo

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Skulls explode despite power-up extending time
  • Power-ups disappear when resuming gauntlet mode
  • App crashes and won't open
  • Unable to delete or reinstall app
  • Progress lost after app minimization
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  • Game freezes completely
  • Partial download leaving app non-functional
  • Level progression stuck at certain points (Z3)

Requested features

11 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Colorblind mode with alternative colors/textures
  • Adjustable timer difficulty settings
  • More music tracks to reduce repetition
  • Undo button functionality
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  • Multiplier effects for chain matches
  • Bonus card accumulation system
  • Very Hard difficulty tier
  • Better power-up explanation and visibility
  • Lower sound effects volume option
  • Battery optimization improvements

Paintball 3

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Swapperoo

No in-app purchases

None

Paintball 3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Swapperoo free?
Swapperoo costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paintball 3 free?
Paintball 3 costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Swapperoo or Paintball 3?
Swapperoo is rated higher. Swapperoo averages 4.2 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while Paintball 3 averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Swapperoo or Paintball 3 have ads?
Neither Swapperoo nor Paintball 3 shows ads.

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