Comparison

twofold inc. vs Simple Match 3

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

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About

twofold inc.

A minimalist tile puzzle game where you scroll the playfield to reveal and clear tiles by creating paths. It offers endless challenges and two distinct game modes, accompanied by a captivating acoustic soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Scrollable playfield
  • Tile unraveling and clearing mechanics
  • Endless challenges
  • Standard and Master game modes
  • Acoustic soundtrack
Features
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From the creator of rymdkapsel comes a puzzler you've never seen before. twofold inc. is a humble puzzle game with stunning looks and mesmerizing mechanics. Scroll the playfield to unravel the tiles, then make a path to clear them away. The minimalist visuals hide a depth that will keep challenging and surprising as you master it. * Endless challenges * Two game modes, Standard and Master * A wonderful acoustic soundtrack

About

Simple Match 3

This is a relaxing puzzle game where you swap tiles to make matches of three. Unlock hundreds of unique tiles, customize your game's appearance, and enjoy satisfying effects. It offers a peaceful experience without ads or excessive story elements.

Highlights
  • No ads or subscriptions
  • Hundreds of unique tiles
  • Customizable appearance
  • Daily levels with leaderboards
  • Zen Mode for relaxation
  • Satisfying visual effects
  • Achievements and boosters
Features
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Simple Match 3 is a relaxing and challenging puzzle game with absolutely no ads. Swap tiles and make matches of 3 to clear levels. Unlock hundreds of unique tiles and customize to fit your style. Discover a variety of different elements and mechanics as you progress through the game. Use satisfying boosters and power ups. Unlike most match-3 games, Simple Match 3 was created to give players a relaxing and satisfying experience, without annoying ads, obnoxious effects, or time wasting story elements. FEATURES: No ads: Absolutely no ads or subscription purchases. The base price includes 350 levels, a unique daily level with leaderboard, and zen mode. 1 small in-app purchase unlocks even more. Customization: Customize to your heart’s content with hundreds of different tiles and lots of different background colors. You can even choose the color of the user interface buttons to match your theme! Daily Level: Play a unique level every single day. Try to make it to the top of the online leaderboard! Zen Mode: Relax and make matches with no move limits, no goals, and limited obstacles in Zen Mode. Satisfying experience: Enjoy super satisfying effects as you clear tiles, smash through crates, destroy glass, and more! The effects were created to be satisfying, without being too obnoxious or overwhelming. Achievements: Complete a variety of achievements to unlock more tiles. Boosters: Spin the prize wheel every day to gain boosters. You can also get even more boosters by completing the daily goal. Handcrafted levels: Play through 350 handcrafted levels and try to earn 3 stars. Some levels are simple, others are more challenging. Discover a variety of unique elements as you progress. If you want more, 1 small in app purchase unlocks 350 more levels. Created with love and care: Developed by a single person with care. Levels are designed to be fun, challenging, and satisfying without the need to purchase endless boosters. Download Simple Match 3 today and see what makes it so special!

Screenshots

twofold inc.4 screens
Simple Match 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Match 3 at 90% against twofold inc.'s 42%. Simple Match 3 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). twofold inc.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (844 vs 258). On ads, monetization model 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

twofold inc. costs $3.99 and Simple Match 3 $1.99 up front. Simple Match 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. twofold inc. asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple Match 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 844 and 258 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of twofold inc.'s written reviews are positive against 90% of Simple Match 3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

twofold inc. ships an update every 6 weeks, Simple Match 3 weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
twofold inc. versus Simple Match 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametertwofold inc.Simple Match 3
Price$3.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.3 (844 ratings)4.8 (258 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.8% of reviews89.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings844 — better258
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#36 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB463 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerwebbfarbror ABMulberry Tree Games, LLC

Customer experience

twofold inc.

All ratings844 ratings
Positive84.1%
Neutral7.5%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews134 reviews
Positive41.8%
Neutral17.2%
Negative41.0%

Simple Match 3

All ratings247 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews195 reviews
Positive89.7%
Neutral6.2%
Negative4.1%

User reviews

twofold inc.

From 844 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Charming visuals and audio
  • 💡 Unique puzzle mechanics
  • 🚀 Smooth performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Impossible/unwinnable levels
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
  • 👎 Unclear scoring/mechanics
  • 👎 Lack of progression/motivation

Simple Match 3

From 258 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Best Match 3 Game
  • 👍 Calming and Engaging
  • 🔒 No Ads or IAPs
  • 👍 Customizable Tiles
  • 👍 Relaxing Music and Sound Effects

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs in Higher Levels
  • 🐛 Impossible Levels Due to Missing Obstacles
  • 🐛 Soft Locks with Rainbow Tiles
  • 🐛 Reward Box Tapping Issue
  • 🐛 Inconsistent Star Rating System

Bugs and requests

twofold inc.

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on startup
  • Inconsistent scoring behavior
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Landscape mode support
  • Ability to play own music
  • More detailed instructions/tutorials
  • Progression system/rewards

Simple Match 3

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Levels with Missing Obstacles
  • Reward Box Tapping Issue
  • Inconsistent Star Rating System
  • Soft Locks with Rainbow Tiles
  • Crashes on Opening

Requested features

6 requests
  • Level Editor
  • Endless/Survival Mode
  • Improved Power-Up Interactions
  • Hints or Shuffle Option
  • Landscape Support for iPad
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  • iCloud Sync Across Devices

In-app purchases

None

twofold inc.

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Match 3

One-time1
  • Simple Match 3 Gold$1.99

Questions

Is twofold inc. free?
twofold inc. costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Match 3 free?
Simple Match 3 costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, twofold inc. or Simple Match 3?
Simple Match 3 is rated higher. twofold inc. averages 4.3 out of 5 from 844 ratings, while Simple Match 3 averages 4.8 from 258 ratings.
Do twofold inc. or Simple Match 3 have ads?
Neither twofold inc. nor Simple Match 3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, twofold inc. or Simple Match 3?
twofold inc. ships an update every 6 weeks, and Simple Match 3 weekly. Most recently, twofold inc. was updated on November 1, 2026 and Simple Match 3 on October 30, 2026.

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