# Circle Bee vs Simple Match 3

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Circle Bee at none against Simple Match 3's 1. Circle Bee also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). Simple Match 3's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 38 months) and ratings volume (247 vs 1). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Circle Bee costs $0.99 and Simple Match 3 $1.99 up front. Simple Match 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Circle Bee asks for nothing beyond the download.

Circle Bee holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Match 3 has 247 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Circle Bee ships an update every 38 months, Simple Match 3 weekly. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Circle Bee | Simple Match 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circle-bee/id1219463226/reviews)** | [4.8 (247 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-match-3/id6482984389/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **247** |
| Positive reviews | — | 90.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#44** |
| Size | 8 MB | 463 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anthony Hindle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057765652) | [Mulberry Tree Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714124470) |

## What reviewers say

### Circle Bee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circle-bee/id1219463226)

Navigate through a series of challenging circles by controlling your flight path. Master precise movements to achieve high scores and overcome obstacles in this engaging arcade game.

**Highlights:** Precise flight control, Challenging circle navigation, High score chasing, Arcade gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simple Match 3

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

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Paid · Casual, #63 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 Circle Bee free?

Circle Bee costs $0.99, 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, Circle Bee or Simple Match 3?

Circle Bee is rated higher. Circle Bee averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Simple Match 3 averages 4.8 from 247 ratings.

### Do Circle Bee or Simple Match 3 have ads?

Neither Circle Bee nor Simple Match 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Circle Bee or Simple Match 3?

Circle Bee ships an update every 38 months, and Simple Match 3 weekly. Most recently, Circle Bee was updated on July 7, 2026 and Simple Match 3 on October 1, 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.*