# The Treasures of Montezuma 3

> Puzzle

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id475298522](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id475298522)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id475298522`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Alawar Entertainment, Inc
- **Category:** Puzzle
- **Rating:** 1.90 / 5 (127 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.8
- **Last updated:** 2016-06-23
- **First published:** 2011-12-21
- **Size:** 119 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-treasures-of-montezuma-3/id475298522)

## Description

The Treasures of Montezuma 3 is a captivating match-3 puzzle adventure that challenges players to chain combos, harness powerful totems, and race for high scores across a vast board of tokens.

Featuring 160 arcade levels, 42 mind-melting puzzle levels, 5 treasure rooms, 40 treasure chests, and 22 trophies, the game also offers Casual and Expert modes, stunning visuals, and immersive sound effects. Completing clock-free puzzle stages between levels adds extra stars and strategic depth.

## Rankings

- #172,343 — Overall

## Review summary

Most reviews report severe display issues (half-screen/black screen/off-center) and launch failures on iPhone models and iOS versions, with many users seeking refunds. A few notes praise the core jewel-style gameplay when it works, and there’s nostalgic appeal for the Treasure of Montezuma series. Overall, the port is widely described as non-functional across multiple devices, with controls misaligned and compatibility concerns degrading the experience.

### Pros

- Core jewel-style gameplay is praised by players when the app runs, indicating strong gameplay mechanics.
- The concept and nostalgia of the Treasure of Montezuma series appeal to longtime fans and can be a draw when the game functions properly.

### Cons

- Display/fit issues: the game often renders only half the screen, is off-center, or does not fill the screen on various iPhone models (e.g., iPhone 12/13/14 Pro, iPad).
- Launch/load failures: many reviews report the app doesn’t open or fails to load beyond initial screens.
- In-game controls misalignment: touch targets and activation buttons don’t align with the on-screen UI, making gameplay unusable.
- OS/device compatibility concerns: reports of problems on newer iOS versions (e.g., iOS 17) and newer devices (iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15).
- Refund and buyer-beware sentiment: repeated requests for refunds due to non-working port and unmet expectations.

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