# Simon's Cat vs Match Manor

The clearest difference is ads: Simon's Cat at none against Match Manor's shown. Simon's Cat also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 42%). Match Manor's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simon's Cat sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Match Manor sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Simon's Cat against 4.7 for Match Manor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31K and 14K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Simon's Cat's written reviews are positive against 42% of Match Manor's.

Simon's Cat ships an update every 4 weeks, Match Manor every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simon's Cat | Match Manor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simons-cat-pop-time/id1340819732/reviews)** | [4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-manor/id1669181219/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 14K |
| Positive reviews | **61.6% of reviews** | 41.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 630 MB | 404 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tactile Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1400704108) | [IMAGINITE STUDIOS TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135009851) |

## What reviewers say

### Simon's Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simons-cat-pop-time/id1340819732)

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:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Quick Refill Tier 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank Open | $3.99 | one-time |
| Kitten Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Treat Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive game
- 👍 Cute and whimsical graphics
- 💡 Variety of levels and challenges
- 🚀 Relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Generous with free rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Inconsistent scoring system
- 🔒 Forced Facebook integration
- 📢 Excessive ads and pop-ups

**Reported bugs**

- Bubbles not popping correctly
- Game freezing on level transition
- Rewards not being properly credited

**Requested features**

- 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 Manor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-manor/id1669181219)

Engage in a captivating 3D matching puzzle adventure. Collect adorable objects, strategize through hundreds of levels, and help restore a manor. Compete in tournaments for prizes.

**Highlights:** 3D object matching puzzles, Hundreds of unique levels, Special item mechanics, Manor decorating storyline, Player tournaments and leaderboards, Stunning graphics

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alarm Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Sale | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Party Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mini Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Manor Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pretty Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 No ads
- 👍 Large item sizes
- 🚀 Relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Repetitive levels
- 💸 Excessive ads/monetization
- 🤕 Small item sizes after update

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing after updates
- Progress reset after updates
- Inability to collect rewards

**Requested features**

- More varied level designs
- Ability to earn stars during events
- Improved customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simon's Cat free?

Simon's Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Match Manor free?

Match Manor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simon's Cat or Match Manor?

Simon's Cat is rated higher. Simon's Cat averages 4.9 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Match Manor averages 4.7 from 14K ratings.

### Do Simon's Cat or Match Manor have ads?

Match Manor shows ads; Simon's Cat does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simon's Cat or Match Manor?

Simon's Cat ships an update every 4 weeks, and Match Manor every 2 weeks. Most recently, Simon's Cat was updated on November 9, 2026 and Match Manor on November 9, 2026.

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