Beyondium vs Simple Match 3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Beyondium
Explore the microverse using advanced quantum technology. Disentangle and sort macroscopic existence through phase-distorted intermodulation inference. Experience life as a lab technician in a unique scientific simulation.
- Quantum disentanglement technology
- Explore the microverse
- Work with top scientists
- Phase-distorted intermodulation inference
- Manual disentanglement and sorting
- Lab technician simulation
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FROM: MEDIOCRE, Apple design award winning lab behind mind altering experiments SMASH HIT and DOES NOT COMMUTE. SUBJECT: Explore the microverse with top scientists from across the world using the revolutionary Beyondium engine. MESSAGE: Congratulations! Thanks to the Mediated intern opportunity colocation research (MEDIOCRE) laboratory, you have been given the exclusive opportunity to work with Beyondium, the latest in computerized quantum disentanglement technology. You have been granted unlimited and unsupervised access to the Beyondium mkII Quasi-Fibonacci de-unfocusing vectorscope terminal. Through phase-distorted intermodulation inference you will be able to manually disentangle and sort through the macroscopic existence of the microverse. Press the appropriately labeled button below to claim your shot at the understated glamour of life as a lab technician (intern).
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.
- No ads or subscriptions
- Hundreds of unique tiles
- Customizable appearance
- Daily levels with leaderboards
- Zen Mode for relaxation
- Satisfying visual effects
- Achievements and boosters
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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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Match 3 at 90% against Beyondium's 41%. Simple Match 3 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and chart position (#61 vs unranked). Beyondium's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 14.0). On price, 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
Beyondium costs $1.99 and Simple Match 3 $1.99 up front. Simple Match 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Beyondium asks for nothing beyond the download.
Simple Match 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Match 3 has 247 ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Beyondium's written reviews are positive against 90% of Simple Match 3's.
Beyondium ships an update fortnightly, Simple Match 3 weekly. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.
| Parameter | Beyondium | Simple Match 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (42 ratings) | 4.8 (247 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.3% of reviews | 90.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 42 | 247 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #61 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 463 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mediocre AB | Mulberry Tree Games, LLC |
Customer experience
Beyondium
Simple Match 3
User reviews
Beyondium
From 42 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 Innovative and unique concept
- ✨ Visually appealing and beautiful design
- 🎶 Calming and atmospheric soundscapes/music
- 🧠 Engages the mind and challenging
- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
Room to improve
- 😴 Becomes repetitive and boring quickly
- 💸 Not worth the price/waste of money
- 👆 Finger gets in the way of controls
- 🐌 Slow progression or unfulfilling
- 🤔 Lacks clear objective or story
Simple Match 3
From 247 App Store ratingsWhat 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
Beyondium
Reported bugs
2 issues- Dots to connect don't work after reaching researcher rank
- Drains battery life and makes phones hot
Requested features
8 requests- More options for backgrounds and themes
- 3D or 4D modes for harder difficulties
- Lower the price or make it free
- More levels
- Offset control mode for mobile
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- More content depth
- Different game modes
- Storyline or varied challenges
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
Beyondium
No in-app purchases
Simple Match 3
- Simple Match 3 Gold$1.99









