Comparison

Pressure! 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

Pressure!

Test your focus and reflexes in this challenging game where you match symbols and collect power-ups. With addictive, unpredictable gameplay and unlimited levels, it's designed to improve concentration and multi-tasking abilities. Play solo or compete with friends.

Highlights
  • Symbol matching gameplay
  • Wildcard power-ups
  • Timed and challenge modes
  • Unlimited levels
  • Score tracking and achievements
  • Local multiplayer
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Can you handle Pressure!? Take the challenge and don't let the joker distract you. So this is going to take a lot of concentration & focusing, so be prepared! EASY TO LEARN: • Simply match the large symbol that appears in the center of the screen by tapping on one of your 10 game pieces. • Collect the Wildcards that will appear on the screen and use them to enhance your game and strategy (The Eliminator). • Complete the 5-digit Code to score bonus points (The Eliminator). • Stage 3 shows the game piece briefly, then hides it behind a question mark, so pay attention! GAMES: • The Cooker: An adjustable timed game for 1 or 2 Players. • The Eliminator: The Ultimate Challenge, the one that will fully test your abilities. FEATURES: • Addictive, unpredictable and non-repetitive game dynamics makes it more challenging. • Helps improve your concentration, reflexes and multi-tasking ability. • Unlimited levels, compete by yourself or play with your friends! • OPTIONAL: Login to GameCenter and track your scores and achievements and challenge your friends. NOTE: You can easily earn Free Play Tickets within the game at no cost to you. In-App Purchases have been removed from this version. Thank you for your support! PRIVACY NOTICE: This app does not collect any personal information. We value people's privacy.

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

Pressure!4 screens
Simple Match 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simple Match 3 at weekly against Pressure!'s every 6 months. Simple Match 3 also leads on ratings volume (247 vs 6) and chart position (#32 vs unranked). Pressure!'s advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Pressure! costs $1.99 and Simple Match 3 $1.99 up front. Pressure! sells 3 one-off in-app purchases 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

Pressure! 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 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Pressure!'s written reviews are positive against 90% of Simple Match 3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pressure! ships an update every 6 months, Simple Match 3 weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Pressure! versus Simple Match 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPressure!Simple Match 3
Price$1.99$1.99
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better4.8 (247 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better90.2% of reviews
Number of ratings6247 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#32 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB463 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperAISU Technologies, LLCMulberry Tree Games, LLC

Customer experience

Pressure!

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Simple Match 3

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

Bugs and requests

Pressure!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

3 purchases

Pressure!

One-time3
  • 100 Tickets Bundle$0.99
  • 300 Tickets Bundle$1.99
  • 600 Tickets Bundle$2.99
1 purchases

Simple Match 3

One-time1
  • Simple Match 3 Gold$1.99

Questions

Is Pressure! free?
Pressure! costs $1.99, 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, Pressure! or Simple Match 3?
Pressure! is rated higher. Pressure! averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Simple Match 3 averages 4.8 from 247 ratings.
Do Pressure! or Simple Match 3 have ads?
Neither Pressure! nor Simple Match 3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pressure! or Simple Match 3?
Pressure! ships an update every 6 months, and Simple Match 3 weekly. Most recently, Pressure! was updated on September 27, 2026 and Simple Match 3 on October 14, 2026.

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