# Sagrada vs Simple Match 3

The clearest difference is price: Simple Match 3 at $1.99 against Sagrada's $9.99. Simple Match 3 also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 63%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Sagrada's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (1K vs 257). On rating, ads, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Sagrada costs $9.99 and Simple Match 3 $1.99 up front. Simple Match 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sagrada asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Sagrada against 4.8 for Simple Match 3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 257 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Sagrada's written reviews are positive against 90% of Simple Match 3's.

Sagrada ships an update every 3 weeks, Simple Match 3 weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sagrada | Simple Match 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sagrada/id1439244077/reviews) | **[4.8 (257 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-match-3/id6482984389/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 257 |
| Positive reviews | 63.4% of reviews | **89.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #199 | **#110** |
| Size | 257 MB | 463 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dire Wolf Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/815343758) | [Mulberry Tree Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714124470) |

## What reviewers say

### Sagrada

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sagrada/id1439244077)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Experience a digital adaptation of a popular dice-drafting board game. Players select colorful dice to build a stained-glass window, facing challenges with color and number restrictions. Utilize tools and fulfill patron demands to create the most beautiful window and win.

**Highlights:** Dice drafting mechanics, Stained-glass window building, Color and number restrictions, In-game tools, Patron objectives

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great implementation of board game
- 👍 Beautiful graphics and animations
- 🎨 Faithful to the physical game
- 💡 Variety of play modes (solo, AI, online)
- 🎮 Intuitive and easy to use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnects, especially in daily challenge mode
- 🔌 Server connectivity issues causing lost progress
- 🤔 Solo mode scoring and difficulty issues
- 🕰️ Slow load times and lag
- 💰 Expensive for a mobile game

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with dice drafting and tool cards not working as expected
- Scoring bugs in solo mode
- Multiplayer games not loading or syncing properly

**Requested features**

- Add more private objectives and tool cards
- Implement landscape mode for iPad
- Add option to see opponents' completed boards
- Improve solo mode scoring and difficulty
- Implement offline play


### Simple Match 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-match-3/id6482984389)

**Currently charting:** #110 Top Paid · Casual, #133 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Simple Match 3 Gold | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best Match 3 Game
- 👍 Calming and Engaging
- 🔒 No Ads or IAPs
- 👍 Customizable Tiles
- 👍 Relaxing Music and Sound Effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs in Higher Levels
- 🐛 Impossible Levels Due to Missing Obstacles
- 🐛 Soft Locks with Rainbow Tiles
- 🐛 Reward Box Tapping Issue
- 🐛 Inconsistent Star Rating System

**Reported bugs**

- Levels with Missing Obstacles
- Reward Box Tapping Issue
- Inconsistent Star Rating System
- Soft Locks with Rainbow Tiles
- Crashes on Opening

**Requested features**

- Level Editor
- Endless/Survival Mode
- Improved Power-Up Interactions
- Hints or Shuffle Option
- Landscape Support for iPad


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sagrada free?

Sagrada costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simple Match 3 free?

Simple Match 3 costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sagrada or Simple Match 3?

Simple Match 3 is rated higher. Sagrada averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Simple Match 3 averages 4.8 from 257 ratings.

### Do Sagrada or Simple Match 3 have ads?

Neither Sagrada nor Simple Match 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sagrada or Simple Match 3?

Sagrada ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simple Match 3 weekly. Most recently, Sagrada was updated on October 24, 2026 and Simple Match 3 on October 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Sagrada or Simple Match 3?

Sagrada currently peaks at #199 in the App Store charts, and Simple Match 3 at #110. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*