# Tiny Bubbles vs Simple Match 3

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tiny Bubbles at none against Simple Match 3's 1. Tiny Bubbles also leads on ratings volume (3.8K vs 258). Simple Match 3's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#37 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Tiny Bubbles against 4.8 for Simple Match 3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Bubbles has 3.8K ratings behind it against 258, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Tiny Bubbles's written reviews are positive against 90% of Simple Match 3's.

Tiny Bubbles ships an update every 2 months, Simple Match 3 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Bubbles | Simple Match 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-bubbles/id1116006048/reviews)** | [4.8 (258 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-match-3/id6482984389/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 258 |
| Positive reviews | 83.4% of reviews | **89.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#37** |
| Size | 127 MB | 463 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pine Street Codeworks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116006047) | [Mulberry Tree Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714124470) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Bubbles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-bubbles/id1116006048)

An award-winning puzzle game where players manipulate squishy soap bubbles. Mix colors, create chain reactions, and solve hundreds of unique challenges. Offers a relaxing experience with atmospheric music and fluid physics.

**Highlights:** Inflate, mix, match, and pop bubbles, Physics-based bubble manipulation, Hundreds of unique puzzles, Multiple game modes (Puzzles, Arcade, Infinity), Relaxing ambient music and sounds, Color-blind accessibility mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and animations
- 🎶 Relaxing and soothing soundtrack
- 💡 Unique and creative puzzle mechanics
- 👍 Challenging yet satisfying gameplay
- 🕹️ Intuitive and easy to learn controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Unclear instructions and tutorial
- 🕰️ Time-based puzzles can feel stressful
- 🔒 Limited hint system and paywall
- 🔚 Not enough new levels after completion

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect level completion conditions
- Hint system not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds to explore
- Endless/infinite mode without time limits
- Improved hint system and accessibility
- Cloud save/sync across devices


### Simple Match 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-match-3/id6482984389)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Paid · Casual, #47 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Simple Match 3 Gold | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Level Editor
- Endless/Survival Mode
- Improved Power-Up Interactions
- Hints or Shuffle Option
- Landscape Support for iPad


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Bubbles free?

Tiny Bubbles 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, Tiny Bubbles or Simple Match 3?

Tiny Bubbles is rated higher. Tiny Bubbles averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Simple Match 3 averages 4.8 from 258 ratings.

### Do Tiny Bubbles or Simple Match 3 have ads?

Neither Tiny Bubbles nor Simple Match 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Bubbles or Simple Match 3?

Tiny Bubbles ships an update every 2 months, and Simple Match 3 weekly. Most recently, Tiny Bubbles was updated on October 29, 2026 and Simple Match 3 on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*