# Minimal Match Three — A designer match 3 puzzle game

> Minimalist match-3 puzzle game with unique stages and a focus on high scores. (iPhone/iPad app by Zakary Kinnaird.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimal-match-three/id1448641375 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Zakary Kinnaird](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448641374)
- Category: Games, Health & Fitness, Family, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 199 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-03-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimal-match-three/id1448641375/reviews.md

## What is Minimal Match Three?

A relaxing match 3 puzzle game for people who don't mind good design.
Designed to inspire your creativity and relax your mind.

Forget spending thousands of hours matching bright colours and earning gold coins, Minimal Match Three is designed with one thing in mind, spotting matches. Sounds simple – but it gets increasingly difficult as the 24 stages progress.

Designed to be modern and timeless, the unique graphic design compliments the sleek profiles of your phone.

UNIQUENESS IS A VERTUE
Each stage is unique in look and feel, designed to be timeless, playful and challenging find your favourite map and see how high you can score.

ONE SCORE
There is a single top score across all stages. No gold, stars or medals to collect, just your own simple high score, you are your best competition.

GOOD DESIGN IS UNOBTRUSIVE 
Dieter Rams said it best – good design not only looks good but removes all that is not necessary, only type and tiles are on display at all times.

DISTRACTION-FREE
Designed for meditation as much as play, each stage offers a unique challenge for the brain and eyes to coordinate, free of distraction.

## Key features

- Minimalist design
- Relaxing gameplay
- Unique stages
- Distraction-free experience
- Single high score
- Creative inspiration

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimal-match-three/id1448641375/reviews.md

### 3/5 — i want some settings

*2026-04-18*

i need to be able to play till a puzzle is finished, having it be timed means that it is a race.

### 3/5 — Huh?

*2021-01-04*

I bought this for the nice look but exactly how this game is played is unclear. Some institutions would be appropriate.

### 3/5 — Great design, buggy game

*2019-11-29*

I came for the minimal design aesthetics and I really like the overall game design. It’s a little buggy, with games that abruptly end. There should be a practice and night mode.

### 1/5 — Wrong ratio

*2019-06-24*

Your previews are on an iPhone X design, yet when I downloaded on my XR it views as a rectangle and not all the way to the edges

**Developer response:** Hi Varnsey, that’s correct, currently Unreal 4 the game engine that powers this game does not support iPhoneX aspect ratio. It run correctly but does not bleed behind the notch. This is a bug we are working on fixing.

## Frequently asked questions about Minimal Match Three

### What is Minimal Match Three?

Minimal Match Three is a relaxing match-3 puzzle game designed with a focus on good design and distraction-free gameplay. It features unique stages and a single high score to challenge players.

### How many stages are in Minimal Match Three?

Minimal Match Three has 24 stages that progress in difficulty, offering a unique look and feel for each level.

### Does Minimal Match Three have ads?

No, Minimal Match Three is ad-free, providing a completely uninterrupted gaming experience.

### What devices does Minimal Match Three support?

Minimal Match Three is available for iPhone and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Minimal Match Three?

Minimal Match Three has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

### How does scoring work in Minimal Match Three?

There is a single top score across all stages in Minimal Match Three. The game focuses on your personal high score as your primary competition, without stars or medals.

### Is Minimal Match Three good for meditation?

Yes, the game is designed for meditation as much as play, offering a distraction-free challenge that coordinates the brain and eyes.

### When was Minimal Match Three last updated?

Minimal Match Three was last updated on March 30, 2019, with version 1.0.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2019-03-30

No release notes.

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