Comparison

Simon's Cat vs Match This!

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

Head to head
About

Simon's Cat

Embark on a bubble-popping adventure to rescue adorable critters trapped in a bubbly mess. Solve thousands of colorful puzzles, use special power-ups, and enjoy vibrant animations in this fun and addictive game.

Highlights
  • Match bubbles to free critters
  • Thousands of colorful levels
  • Unique puzzle challenges
  • Special power-ups
  • Vibrant animations
  • Play offline
Features
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Mr. Potts is causing trouble again, trapping cute critters in a bubbly mess! Only you can help Simon’s Cat and his friends pop bubbles, clear puzzles, and save the day in this fun bubble shooter! A Bubble-Popping Adventure Awaits! Match bubbles to free adorable critters and complete exciting challenges. Play through thousands of colorful levels with unique puzzles. Reach new areas and discover magical surprises. Use special power-ups to solve tricky puzzles and win rewards. Fun & Addictive Gameplay! Easy to start, but full of exciting challenges. Enjoy vibrant animations and lovable characters. Experience stunning visuals in a colorful world. Play anytime, anywhere—no WiFi needed! Join Simon’s Cat, Maisy, Chloe, Kitten, Jazz, and more in this purrfect puzzle adventure! Whether you love match puzzles or bubble shooters, this game will keep you entertained for hours. Start playing now and enjoy a bubble-popping journey like never before!

About

Match This!

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Played on the same device, players take turns using the device camera to capture closeup objects in a designated area. Player 1 takes pictures and has Player 2 tries to match each one. Players work cooperatively to compare the photos and if it is determined to be a match, a point is awarded to Player 2. The players then switch and Player 2 takes the original photos for Player 1 to match. Choose the number of rounds, pictures per round and whether or not to keep score. Players can customize by adding their name and picking a canvas color on the settings page. Once a photo is taken it is stored temporarily in the imageCache of the device. Normally a device automatically clears the cache every couple of days, but this app clears it whenever a new game is started. None of the photos taken are saved to the Photo Gallery or anywhere on the device and no other app has access to the imageCache of Match This!

Screenshots

Simon's Cat4 screens
Match This!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Match This! at none against Simon's Cat's 13. Simon's Cat's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 16 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Simon's Cat sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Match This! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simon's Cat ships an update every 4 weeks, Match This! every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Simon's Cat versus Match This!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimon's CatMatch This!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (31K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings31K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size630 MB24 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTactile Games LimitedEllen McConomy

Bugs and requests

Simon's Cat

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Bubbles not popping correctly
  • Game freezing on level transition
  • Rewards not being properly credited

Requested features

4 requests
  • Difficulty settings for casual and hardcore players
  • Option to disable ads for a one-time fee
  • Ability to earn more coins through gameplay
  • Better explanation of game mechanics and scoring

Match This!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Simon's Cat

One-time13
  • Welcome Pack$0.99
  • Quick Refill$0.99
  • Stack of Coins$1.99
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  • Quick Refill Tier 2$1.99
  • Piggy Bank Open$3.99
  • Kitten Bundle$3.99
  • Simon's Pass$4.99
  • Special Offer$6.99
  • Special Offer$7.99
  • Pile of Coins$9.99
  • Special Offer$9.99
  • Treat Bundle$12.99
  • Bag of Coins$19.99
None

Match This!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simon's Cat free?
Simon's Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Match This! free?
Match This! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simon's Cat or Match This! have ads?
Match This! shows ads; Simon's Cat does not.
Which is updated more often, Simon's Cat or Match This!?
Simon's Cat ships an update every 4 weeks, and Match This! every 16 months. Most recently, Simon's Cat was updated on October 26, 2026 and Match This! on October 18, 2026.

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