Comparison

Slydris 2 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

Slydris 2

Slide and drop blocks to clear lines in this addictive puzzle game. Experience refined gameplay with enhanced strategy, variety, and visual effects. Unlock new color schemes and enjoy mesmerizing music that syncs with the action.

Highlights
  • Sliding and dropping blocks
  • Line clearing gameplay
  • Enhanced strategy and variety
  • Fantastic visual effects
  • Mesmerizing music
  • Unlockable color schemes
Features
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Sliding and dropping blocks into complete rows has never felt as satisfying or looked as good on a mobile device! "Slydris 2 is the thinking person’s Tetris – a hugely compelling turn-based take on tile-matching puzzlers" 5 out of 5 stars! (Stuff.tv) "Slydris 2 takes the core components of Tetris and plays around with them to brilliant effect" 4.5 out of 5 stars! (Pocketgamer.co.uk) "Slydris 2 is exactly the kind of game I’ve been waiting for and I’d recommend it to any puzzle fans" (AppUnwrapper.com) In 2012, Slydris took the mobile-gaming world by storm, launching to amazing critical and consumer reviews. It went on to win multiple awards, including GameTrailer.com's 2012 iOS Game of the Year award, and ranking as Modojo's #2 iOS Game of the Year, and is Radiangames' most-played game of all time. Slydris 2 takes the basic gameplay concept of Slydris--sliding blocks left and right and letting them drop into place to create full rows--and refines it into the ultimate line-clearing endless puzzle game designed specifically for a touch screen. Slydris 2's design brings more strategy and variety, and better balance to the Slydris formula. The relentlessly addictive gameplay is enhanced further with fantastic visual effects and earth-shaking sounds. Slydris 2 also features 5 beautiful color schemes to unlock, and 5 mesmerizing music tracks that synchronize with the play field visuals.

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

Slydris 24 screens
Simple Match 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Match 3 at 4.8 against Slydris 2's 4.4. Simple Match 3 also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 65%) and chart position (#83 vs unranked). Slydris 2's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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

Slydris 2 costs $2.99 and Simple Match 3 $1.99 up front. Slydris 2 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 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 331 and 247 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Slydris 2's written reviews are positive against 90% of Simple Match 3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slydris 2 ships an update every 5 days, Simple Match 3 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Slydris 2 versus Simple Match 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlydris 2Simple Match 3
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.4 (331 ratings)4.8 (247 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews90.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings331 — better247
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#83 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB463 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRadiangamesMulberry Tree Games, LLC

Customer experience

Slydris 2

All ratings331 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral5.1%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral10.9%
Negative24.4%

Simple Match 3

All ratings247 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews193 reviews
Positive90.2%
Neutral6.2%
Negative3.6%

User reviews

Slydris 2

From 331 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Entertaining and engaging gameplay
  • 👍 Unique twist on Tetris-style mechanics
  • 💎 Visually appealing with great graphics and music
  • 🧠 Challenging and requires strategic thinking
  • ⏱️ Suitable for short play sessions

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Unclear scoring system and mechanics
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after a while
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 💰 Aggressive monetization with frequent ads

Simple Match 3

From 247 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

Slydris 2

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes, especially after updates
  • Inconsistent performance on some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more game modes and difficulty options
  • Provide better explanations of game mechanics
  • Allow customization of color schemes and music
  • Implement cross-device sync for purchases

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

Slydris 2

One-time1
  • Ultimate Mode$2.99
1 purchases

Simple Match 3

One-time1
  • Simple Match 3 Gold$1.99

Questions

Is Slydris 2 free?
Slydris 2 costs $2.99, 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, Slydris 2 or Simple Match 3?
Simple Match 3 is rated higher. Slydris 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 331 ratings, while Simple Match 3 averages 4.8 from 247 ratings.
Do Slydris 2 or Simple Match 3 have ads?
Neither Slydris 2 nor Simple Match 3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Slydris 2 or Simple Match 3?
Slydris 2 ships an update every 5 days, and Simple Match 3 weekly. Most recently, Slydris 2 was updated on October 16, 2026 and Simple Match 3 on October 17, 2026.

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