# Simon's Cat vs Match Jam 3D

The clearest difference is ads: Simon's Cat at none against Match Jam 3D's shown. Simon's Cat also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 47%). Match Jam 3D's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 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 13 one-off in-app purchases and Match Jam 3D sells 21 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 4.9 for Match Jam 3D. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31K and 19K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Simon's Cat's written reviews are positive against 47% of Match Jam 3D's.

Simon's Cat ships an update every 4 weeks, Match Jam 3D weekly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simon's Cat | Match Jam 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simons-cat-pop-time/id1340819732/reviews) | **[4.9 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-jam-3d/id6450181086/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 19K |
| Positive reviews | **61.6% of reviews** | 46.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 630 MB | 299 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tactile Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1400704108) | [FUNSEA LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895255203) |

## 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 (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Quick Refill | $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 |
| Simon's Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $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 Jam 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-jam-3d/id6450181086)

Engage in a relaxing 3D block matching puzzle game. Match three identical colored blocks to clear them and progress through challenging levels. Exercise your brain and unlock new layouts and exciting challenges.

**Highlights:** Match 3 color 3D blocks, Unblock various themed levels, Thousands of challenging levels, Brain training exercises, Unlock new layouts and items

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Coin Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Winner's Supplies | $1.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Offer199 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Sale 01 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Festival Gift | $2.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Endless Sale 02 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hard Level Gift | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Big Piggy Bank | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lives Gift Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Giant Piggy Bank | $8.99 | one-time |
| ChooseOneBundleAll | $8.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Endless Sale 03 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Package | $13.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Giant Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and engaging
- 👍 Cute and adorable penguins
- 🧠 Challenging and strategic
- 💡 Good value for free-to-play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Lack of instructions
- 🕰️ Long wait times for lives
- 📺 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Levels with unwinnable situations
- Disappearing coins and purchases
- Game crashes and freezes
- Incorrect penguin colors

**Requested features**

- Color blind accessibility options
- Ability to continue levels from checkpoints
- Reduced costs for in-app purchases
- More transparent progression system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simon's Cat free?

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

### Is Match Jam 3D free?

Match Jam 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simon's Cat or Match Jam 3D?

Match Jam 3D is rated higher. Simon's Cat averages 4.9 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Match Jam 3D averages 4.9 from 19K ratings.

### Do Simon's Cat or Match Jam 3D have ads?

Match Jam 3D shows ads; Simon's Cat does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simon's Cat or Match Jam 3D?

Simon's Cat ships an update every 4 weeks, and Match Jam 3D weekly. Most recently, Simon's Cat was updated on October 26, 2026 and Match Jam 3D on October 26, 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.*