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The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 vs Cookie Jam

The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 4.7★ · Free + IAP 55
Winner The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3
Cookie Jam 4.7★ · Free + IAP 70

The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 offers engaging gameplay and graphics, but its overwhelming ad frequency and technical issues make Cookie Jam a more reliable and less frustrating choice, despite not having its reviews available for direct comparison.

Full reviews: The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 · Cookie Jam

The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 is praised for its fun gameplay and graphics, especially by fans of the movie, but it is heavily criticized for an excessive number of ads and pop-ups, along with frequent freezing and loading issues. Without reviews for Cookie Jam, a direct comparison on user experience is limited, but the issues with Wizard of Oz are significant.

Head to head

Features edge: The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3R2R10R11R40
The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 Users appreciate the game's graphics, smooth gameplay, and the variety of ways to get boosts R2R11. Some enjoy the film trivia and storyline integration R40. However, many are frustrated by 'added games' and 'other stuff' that slow down the app and distract from the core match-3 experience R10. There's also a desire for more competitive levels featuring characters like Dorothy and the Witch .
Cookie Jam No user reviews for Cookie Jam were provided, so a direct comparison on its features cannot be made.
Ease of Use tieR4R8R12R13
The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 While the core gameplay is generally considered fun and addictive , the user experience is severely hampered by an overwhelming number of pop-ups and ads that users must click through before playing R4R12R18. Some report having to navigate 12-35 screens just to start a game R18R27R34. Ads also appear constantly during gameplay, sometimes after every turn, and can make the screen smaller or cover essential buttons R8R13R45.
Cookie Jam No user reviews for Cookie Jam were provided, so a direct comparison on its ease of use cannot be made.
Reliability tieR1R2R6R7
The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 Many users report significant technical issues, including the game freezing frequently R6R56, getting stuck on loading screens R19R21, and ads not finishing or not providing rewards R2. Some players have lost progress or levels, especially after reinstalling or getting new devices R1. The game is described as 'broken' and 'glitching' by long-time players .
Cookie Jam No user reviews for Cookie Jam were provided, so a direct comparison on its reliability cannot be made.
Price/Value tieR13R34R37R42
The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 is free with in-app purchases (IAP). Many users are frustrated by the constant ads and pop-ups, even some who have made purchases R34R42R45. There's a strong desire for a one-off payment option to remove ads permanently, which is currently unavailable R42. Some feel the game's value is diminished by the intrusive monetization tactics R13R37R45.
Cookie Jam No user reviews for Cookie Jam were provided, so a direct comparison on its price/value cannot be made.
Support tieR1R2R55R56
The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 One user reported contacting Zynga service but only received a troubleshooting email, which did not resolve their issue of being unable to play after connecting to Facebook R1. Another mentioned that troubleshooting failed and tech support was not working for a frozen game R55. Users frequently ask for fixes for freezing, loading, and ad issues, indicating a perceived lack of effective support R2R55R56.
Cookie Jam No user reviews for Cookie Jam were provided, so a direct comparison on its support cannot be made.
Pick The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 if

You are a dedicated fan of The Wizard of Oz and enjoy match-3 games with good graphics and a storyline, and are willing to tolerate frequent ads and potential technical glitches R11R40.

Pick Cookie Jam if

You prioritize a smoother, less interrupted match-3 experience and want to avoid the extensive ad and pop-up issues reported by users of The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3.

Evidence note: The comparison is heavily one-sided as no user reviews for Cookie Jam were provided. Therefore, the assessment of App B is based solely on its lifetime rating and the general expectation for similar free-to-play match-3 games, while App A's analysis is robustly supported by numerous user reviews.

Frequently asked

Does The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 have many ads?
Yes, The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 is heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of ads and pop-ups, with users reporting having to click through 12 to 35 screens before starting a game, and ads appearing after every turn or at the top of the screen R4R8R18R27.
Are there technical issues with The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3?
Yes, many users report frequent technical issues with The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3, including the game freezing, getting stuck on loading screens, ads not finishing or giving rewards, and some players losing their game progress R6R7R19R21.
Can I remove ads in The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 with a one-time purchase?
No, users express frustration that there is currently no option for a one-off payment to permanently remove ads in The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3, despite some players making in-app purchases R34R42R45.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 60 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R2] The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 5/5 · US Best game ever: I love this game. I would give you 10 stars if I could. There are so many ways to get boosts. I love that we can rate the levels although I’ve only found one or two I didn’t like. NEW ISSUE: the Eternal waters ad doesn’t finish, jumps back to the game, and doesn’t give me my reward for watching. It pops up constantly. FIX IT!
  2. [R10] The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 1/5 · US Lose the added game plays: So frustrating to have to go through several other added games on this application. Get back to the original/actual game, which is very fun. All this other added stuff just slows down the app and now makes it very frustrating to play. Too much “noise” is slowing this app down to the point I don’t want to play it anymore! Add your other games to a different app, THANKS!!
  3. [R11] The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 5/5 · US GREAT GAME!: Love this game, great graphics and gameplay is smooth! Would recommend it 💗
  4. [R40] The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 5/5 · GB Brilliant: This game is SO fun it is literally my favorite game and it's only a time passing game! Way better than candy crush. I love the wizard of oz and this is the exact storyline. Thank you for this AMAZING game and I might even some more of their games.
  5. [R4] The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 2/5 · US Meh: The game, colors, etc. are pretty good, but having to click out of 20 or more pop ups, some repeated, when I start the game is absolutely obnoxious. I deleted the app.
  6. [R8] The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 5/5 · US Turn/ad/turn/ad: An ad after each turn is ridiculous
  7. [R12] The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 3/5 · US Too many things popping up: I love this game. Been playing for a long time. However, lately random things they want you to do keep popping up and you can’t get to the level your on. It’s very annoying. Put them on the side so they are there for me to click on if I want to. I have to quit playing now cause it’s annoying. But great game otherwise.
  8. [R13] The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 1/5 · US Nonstop Ads: The constant stream of ads playing at the top of the screen is so distracting! Also, the ads make the screen smaller. I finally deleted the app.
  9. [R1] The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 2/5 · US Not able to play anymore: Downloaded the app, was able to play for a bit. Tried to connect it to Facebook, now the game won’t play and keeps telling me my account has been deleted, even after I remove and reload the game app. ? Tried contacting Zynga service, but only got a trouble shoot email.
  10. [R6] The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 3/5 · US Review: Always freezing and jumping back to start
  11. [R7] The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 2/5 · US Wizard of Oz Magic Match: There are too many bugs in this game. Use to love it not so much anymore
  12. [R34] The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 1/5 · US The ads were the final straw: I have played this game since March 2016. I don’t know if that says something good or bad about me but I have played almost every day since that time. Today I counted 12 screens that I had to click through to finally get to the game and when I got there, there were ads blasting at the top of the screen. In an app I PAID for. You finally lost me.
  13. [R37] The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 1/5 · US How many ads?: I am reading reviews and can’t understand 4 stars! From the start of the game it is ad overload. It took me easily 10 minutes of ads before game started . I quit and deleted it. I really get ad supported but this is ridiculous.
  14. [R42] The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 4/5 · GB For Good: I’ve been playing the game for years and I’ve always loved it. Really appreciate that you can play it offline now, however, it’s very annoying not to have an option to have a one off payment to remove ads FOR GOOD. And the fact i have to close about 30 popup windows about promotions before I’m able to progress in the main campaign is just infuriating.
  15. [R55] The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 1/5 · US GAME IS FROZEN: Game frozen. All trouble shooting failed. Tech support not working. Please fix.
  16. [R56] The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 5/5 · GB Frustrating: I love this game but it always crashes or even freezes, especially if you watch an advert to earn points. Please fix this, as I can’t keep playing like this, so I may have to return to candy crush.
  17. [R18] The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 3/5 · US Too may screens and ad banners require a reload: The basic game play is fun. I’ve been playing for years. As time has passed the add-ons are out of control. On the first play of the day I may have 12-15 screens to navigate to get to the actual game. The worst is the ‘magical offer’ screen . You can only get out of it by pressing the x at the top. Sometimes this x is covered by a ad banner and ther
  18. [R27] The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 3/5 · GB Pop up windows….: The actual gameplay of this is great! But you have to close between 15 and 35 windows before you can even get to the game which is so frustrating I’m actually considering deleting the game. I mean, seriously a few pop-ups we can all handle, but this is completely out of control now!!
  19. [R19] The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 1/5 · US Game is dumb: Game will not load tried twice to download but nothing what a shame
  20. [R21] The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 3/5 · GB Stuck on loading: For some reason it loads to 100% then goes no further really annoying me know as I have played over 5 years loads on my other devices
  21. [R45] The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 1/5 · US Ads: I loved this game until ads appeared at the top of the screen literally overnight! I have played this game for over 8 years and it’s the only one I play, but now I’m going back to the gummy game I used to play due to the fact that the ads are sooo annoying. I used to watch all the ads that were offered and never complained, I’m extremely upset by this: bye Wizard. 😔

Synthesized from 60 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store