Comparison

Falling Lightblocks 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

Falling Lightblocks

A classic falling block puzzle game with modern controls and graphics. Compete with friends or players worldwide through various multiplayer modes and challenging missions. Enjoy customizable themes and multiple control options.

Highlights
  • Falling block puzzle gameplay
  • Touch, accelerometer, and controller controls
  • Real-time and turn-based multiplayer
  • Global leaderboards and game replays
  • Missions and campaign mode
  • Modern graphics and themes
Features
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Easy puzzle game with falling blocks which can be rotated on their way down. Full lines are cleared. Falling Lightblocks is the game you loved on your Japanese console in the early 90's. Now on your mobile with full touch control, gravity control, game controller support and a fresh and clean modern look. On iOS 13.5 and up, you can also use a hardware keyboard to play. Compete with others on the leaderboards, or start a turn-based or real-time multiplayer game against opponents. The challenging missions will teach you all things you need to defeat them! Why choose this Falling Blocks app? - Modern graphics - Different game modes including a tutorial for beginners and a challenging campaign mode - Multiplayer modes - Landscape and portrait orientation supported - Excellent control via touch gestures, or you can optionally also use adjustable on screen buttons - Fancy control via accelerometer - Game controller and hardware keyboard support - Global leaderboards and game replays, Game Center achievements - Customizable with themes - No advertisements

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

Falling Lightblocks4 screens
Simple Match 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Falling Lightblocks at Free against Simple Match 3's $1.99. Falling Lightblocks also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). Simple Match 3's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#52 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

Falling Lightblocks is free to download; Simple Match 3 costs $1.99 up front. Falling Lightblocks 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Falling Lightblocks against 4.8 for Simple Match 3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 275 and 247 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Falling Lightblocks's written reviews are positive against 90% of Simple Match 3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Falling Lightblocks ships an update every 2 months, Simple Match 3 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Falling Lightblocks versus Simple Match 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFalling LightblocksSimple Match 3
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.7 (275 ratings)4.8 (247 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.8% of reviews90.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings275 — better247
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#52 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB463 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin SchulteMulberry Tree Games, LLC

Customer experience

Falling Lightblocks

All ratings275 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive83.8%
Neutral6.6%
Negative9.6%

Simple Match 3

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

User reviews

Falling Lightblocks

From 275 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Customizable themes and controls
  • 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
  • 💡 Multiplayer and challenge modes
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional control issues and responsiveness problems
  • 💡 Lack of advanced Tetris mechanics (e.g. T-spins)
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues on some devices
  • 👎 Gesture controls can be finicky

Simple Match 3

From 247 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Falling Lightblocks

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Occasional lag or choppiness on high-end devices
  • Bluetooth controller issues (e.g. DualShock lightbar staying on)
  • Inconsistent block rotation and locking behavior

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to adjust game mechanics (DAS, ARR, etc.)
  • Implement Tetris Super Rotation System
  • Provide more detailed gameplay statistics and scoring information
  • Add support for Apple TV and other platforms

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

Falling Lightblocks

One-time3
  • Supporter$1.99
  • Sponsor$3.99
  • Patron$5.99
1 purchases

Simple Match 3

One-time1
  • Simple Match 3 Gold$1.99

Questions

Is Falling Lightblocks free?
Falling Lightblocks 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, Falling Lightblocks or Simple Match 3?
Simple Match 3 is rated higher. Falling Lightblocks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 275 ratings, while Simple Match 3 averages 4.8 from 247 ratings.
Do Falling Lightblocks or Simple Match 3 have ads?
Neither Falling Lightblocks nor Simple Match 3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Falling Lightblocks or Simple Match 3?
Falling Lightblocks ships an update every 2 months, and Simple Match 3 weekly. Most recently, Falling Lightblocks was updated on October 13, 2026 and Simple Match 3 on October 12, 2026.

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