# Minimal Match Three vs Broken Grounds

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Broken Grounds at 100% against Minimal Match Three's 0%. Broken Grounds also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). Minimal Match Three's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Broken Grounds sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Minimal Match Three asks for nothing beyond the download.

Broken Grounds holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Minimal Match Three's written reviews are positive against 100% of Broken Grounds's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Minimal Match Three | Broken Grounds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimal-match-three/id1448641375/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broken-grounds/id1549702550/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 199 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zakary Kinnaird](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448641374) | [Motionlab](https://appshunter.io/developer/661748917) |

## What reviewers say

### Minimal Match Three

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimal-match-three/id1448641375)

A minimalist match-3 puzzle game focused on design and relaxation. It offers a distraction-free experience with unique stages and a single high score to challenge yourself. Designed to inspire creativity and calm the mind.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design, Relaxing gameplay, Unique stages, Distraction-free experience, Single high score, Creative inspiration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Broken Grounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broken-grounds/id1549702550)

Explore 80 hand-crafted levels across 9 unique worlds, uncovering paths, avoiding traps, and rescuing lost critters. This adventure features a minimalist art style and a relaxing soundscape, with each world introducing new gameplay mechanics.

**Highlights:** Explore 80 hand-crafted levels, Discover 9 unique worlds, Uncover hidden paths, Avoid dangerous traps, Rescue lost critters, Minimalist art style, Relaxing soundscape

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Minimal Match Three free?

Minimal Match Three is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Broken Grounds free?

Broken Grounds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Minimal Match Three or Broken Grounds?

Broken Grounds is rated higher. Minimal Match Three averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Broken Grounds averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Minimal Match Three or Broken Grounds have ads?

Broken Grounds shows ads; Minimal Match Three does not.

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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.*