# Line Up vs Simple Match 3

The clearest difference is price: Line Up at Free against Simple Match 3's $1.99. Line Up also leads on iOS requirement (12 vs 14.0). Simple Match 3's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Line Up is free to download; Simple Match 3 costs $1.99 up front. Line Up 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.

Simple Match 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Match 3 has 256 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Line Up ships an update every 3 weeks, Simple Match 3 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Line Up | Simple Match 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-up-dots/id1451004705/reviews) | **[4.8 (256 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-match-3/id6482984389/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **256** |
| Positive reviews | — | 89.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#130** |
| Size | 127 MB | 463 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rodolfo Seabra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450724668) | [Mulberry Tree Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714124470) |

## What reviewers say

### Line Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-up-dots/id1451004705)

Connect dots in the correct order to find the best route, collecting stars along the way. Explore hundreds of levels across five worlds with increasing difficulty, utilizing logical reasoning to solve each puzzle.

**Highlights:** Connect dots in order, Collect stars, Hundreds of levels, Five distinct worlds, Gradual difficulty increase, Logical reasoning puzzles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $2.99 | one-time |


### Simple Match 3

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

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Paid · Casual, #154 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 Line Up free?

Line Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simple Match 3 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Line Up or Simple Match 3?

Simple Match 3 is rated higher. Line Up averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Simple Match 3 averages 4.8 from 256 ratings.

### Do Line Up or Simple Match 3 have ads?

Line Up shows ads; Simple Match 3 does not.

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

Line Up ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simple Match 3 weekly. Most recently, Line Up was updated on October 11, 2026 and Simple Match 3 on October 22, 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.*