Falling Lightblocks vs Simple Match 3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- No ads or subscriptions
- Hundreds of unique tiles
- Customizable appearance
- Daily levels with leaderboards
- Zen Mode for relaxation
- Satisfying visual effects
- Achievements and boosters
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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!
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Falling Lightblocks | Simple Match 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (275 ratings) | 4.8 (247 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.8% of reviews | 90.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 275 — better | 247 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #52 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 463 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Benjamin Schulte | Mulberry Tree Games, LLC |
Customer experience
Falling Lightblocks
Simple Match 3
User reviews
Falling Lightblocks
From 275 App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Falling Lightblocks
- Supporter$1.99
- Sponsor$3.99
- Patron$5.99
Simple Match 3
- Simple Match 3 Gold$1.99
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