# whPsh! vs Simple Match 3

The clearest difference is price: whPsh! at Free against Simple Match 3's $1.99. whPsh! also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Simple Match 3's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and chart position (#102 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

whPsh! is free to download; Simple Match 3 costs $1.99 up front. whPsh! sells 23 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 whPsh! against 4.8 for Simple Match 3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Match 3 has 247 ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of whPsh!'s written reviews are positive against 90% of Simple Match 3's.

whPsh! ships an update monthly, Simple Match 3 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | whPsh! | Simple Match 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whpsh/id1458503475/reviews) | **[4.8 (247 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-match-3/id6482984389/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 49 | **247** |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews | **90.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#102** |
| Size | 213 MB | 463 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AyaGuys LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458503474) | [Mulberry Tree Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714124470) |

## What reviewers say

### whPsh!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whpsh/id1458503475)

Engage in a strategy matching game with thousands of levels and no ads. Unlock special items, use powerful combinations, and compete against AI or other players. Create and share your own levels for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Thousands of challenging levels, No advertisements, Unlockable special items and features, Nine power-ups with combination effects, AI head-to-head competition, Create and share custom levels, Customizable art and audio themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ten bonus moves | $0.99 | one-time |
| small item zap pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| one chapter key | $0.99 | one-time |
| four arcade tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| three level tries | $0.99 | one-time |
| small item swap pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| small color zap pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| two chapter keys | $1.99 | one-time |
| ten level tries | $2.99 | one-time |
| three chapter keys | $2.99 | one-time |
| bonus moves pack daily deal | $3.99 | one-time |
| medium color zap pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| small powerup pack daily deal | $5.99 | one-time |
| small powerup combo pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| unlimited level tries forever | $9.99 | one-time |
| medium powerup pack daily deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| large item swap pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| large bonus moves pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| large item zap pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| large color zap pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| large item shuffle pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| infinity key daily deal | $14.99 | one-time |
| infinity key | $19.99 | one-time |


### Simple Match 3

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

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Paid · Casual, #128 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 whPsh! free?

whPsh! 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, whPsh! or Simple Match 3?

Simple Match 3 is rated higher. whPsh! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Simple Match 3 averages 4.8 from 247 ratings.

### Do whPsh! or Simple Match 3 have ads?

Neither whPsh! nor Simple Match 3 shows ads.

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

whPsh! ships an update monthly, and Simple Match 3 weekly. Most recently, whPsh! was updated on October 13, 2026 and Simple Match 3 on October 19, 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.*