Comparison

REKT! vs Simple Match 3

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

Head to head
About

REKT!

Perform thrilling stunts and master realistic physics in this high-octane driving game. Chain tricks, unlock new vehicles, and compete on global leaderboards in a dynamic sandbox arena. Experience adaptive visuals and a smooth 60 FPS for an immersive arcade experience.

Highlights
  • Realistic physics engine
  • Trick combo chaining
  • Multiplayer leaderboards
  • Unlockable vehicles
  • Sandbox arena
  • Adaptive visuals
Features
Currently charting
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Ever wanted to kickflip a car? Get behind the wheel in this high octane stunt driving game and get REKT! REKT makes doing tricks incredibly smooth and easy, and with super realistic physics it's easy to learn and hard to master. Get your landing right and power slide into the next trick for an incredible trick combo chain at a smooth 60 frames per second. REKT challenges you to prove and improve your skills in an elaborate multilayered free roaming sandbox arena. Dynamic challenges help you find new possibilities in the arena and experience classic trick gameplay mixed with races, challenges, and new ways to get that elusive next multiplier. Designed with adaptive visuals that adjust to your driving, REKT offers a unique experience you won’t find anywhere else. REKT comes with over twenty cool automobiles, that are unlocked by your awesome trick scores. Drive off with that insane hot rod or crazy street racer - but only if you are worthy! REKT is a single player arcade experience that will have you on the edge of your seat. If you want to test your skills, compete with players around the world on the global leaderboards or show off your best run by sharing a video with ReplayKit! Keep an eye out for future updates with more cars, arenas and challenges! Time to #GETREKT!

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

REKT!4 screens
Simple Match 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Match 3 at 4.8 against REKT!'s 4.3. Simple Match 3 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and review sentiment (90% vs 72%). REKT!'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

REKT! costs $1.99 and Simple Match 3 $1.99 up front. REKT! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Simple Match 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 — 233 and 257 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of REKT!'s written reviews are positive against 90% of Simple Match 3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

REKT! ships an update monthly, Simple Match 3 weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
REKT! versus Simple Match 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterREKT!Simple Match 3
Price$1.99$1.99
Rating4.3 (233 ratings)4.8 (257 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.7% of reviews89.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings233257 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#81#47 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB463 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLittle Chicken Game Company B.V.Mulberry Tree Games, LLC

Customer experience

REKT!

All ratings233 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral4.7%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews127 reviews
Positive71.7%
Neutral12.6%
Negative15.7%

Simple Match 3

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

User reviews

REKT!

From 233 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great gameplay
  • 👍 Unique roster of vehicles
  • 🎨 Awesome graphics
  • 🎵 Good OST
  • ⏱️ Satisfying repetitive gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🕰️ Short time limit
  • 🎮 Challenging controls
  • 🔍 Lack of content (maps, modes, customization)

Simple Match 3

From 257 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

REKT!

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when unlocking certain vehicles
  • Issues with high scores not saving
  • Glitches with car physics (flying, getting stuck)
  • Inconsistencies in registering tricks/stunts

Requested features

6 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Free roam/sandbox mode
  • More maps and arenas
  • Expanded car customization
  • Boost/nitro feature
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  • Easier way to unlock secret/rare vehicles

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

1 purchases

REKT!

One-time1
  • New Level: Forge$0.99
1 purchases

Simple Match 3

One-time1
  • Simple Match 3 Gold$1.99

Questions

Is REKT! free?
REKT! costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Simple Match 3 free?
Simple Match 3 costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, REKT! or Simple Match 3?
Simple Match 3 is rated higher. REKT! averages 4.3 out of 5 from 233 ratings, while Simple Match 3 averages 4.8 from 257 ratings.
Do REKT! or Simple Match 3 have ads?
Neither REKT! nor Simple Match 3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, REKT! or Simple Match 3?
REKT! ships an update monthly, and Simple Match 3 weekly. Most recently, REKT! was updated on November 11, 2026 and Simple Match 3 on November 8, 2026.
Which is more popular, REKT! or Simple Match 3?
REKT! currently peaks at #81 in the App Store charts, and Simple Match 3 at #47. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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