Comparison

A Game With Blocks 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

A Game With Blocks

Engage in a fast-paced puzzle battle by swiping to match three or more blocks. Compete against friends locally or aim for high scores in endless mode with strategic combos and chains.

Highlights
  • Block matching puzzle gameplay
  • Local multiplayer via Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
  • Endless mode for high scores
  • Unlockable color themes
  • In-depth stats tracking
  • Multiple difficulty levels
Features
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Swipe left or right to match like blocks of three or more. Try to match as many blocks as you can before they reach the top. In endless mode, try to maximize your score by matching combos of 4 blocks or more and chain together your matches for score multipliers. In vs. mode, match up with a nearby friend using bluetooth or local network connection. use combos and chains to drop garbage blocks on your opponent to give you an advantage. FEATURES - Fast paced puzzle action - Simple colorful block matching - Create a profile and play against nearby friends using bluetooth or local network - Earn new color themes by completing challenges - Keep track of highscores and records with an in-depth stats page - 10 different difficulties to master - 50+ stages to complete

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

A Game With Blocks4 screens
Simple Match 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: A Game With Blocks at Free against Simple Match 3's $1.99. A Game With Blocks also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 14.0). Simple Match 3's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and chart position (#87 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support 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

A Game With Blocks is free to download; Simple Match 3 costs $1.99 up front. Simple Match 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. A Game With Blocks asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for A Game With Blocks 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 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of A Game With Blocks's written reviews are positive against 90% of Simple Match 3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A Game With Blocks ships an update every 3 months, Simple Match 3 weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
A Game With Blocks versus Simple Match 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA Game With BlocksSimple Match 3
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.9 (45 ratings) — better4.8 (247 ratings)
Positive reviews95.7% of reviews — better90.2% of reviews
Number of ratings45247 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#87 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB463 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDylan IrwinMulberry Tree Games, LLC

Customer experience

A Game With Blocks

All ratings43 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive95.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.3%

Simple Match 3

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

Bugs and requests

A Game With Blocks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

None

A Game With Blocks

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Match 3

One-time1
  • Simple Match 3 Gold$1.99

Questions

Is A Game With Blocks free?
A Game With Blocks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Match 3 free?
Simple Match 3 costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, A Game With Blocks or Simple Match 3?
A Game With Blocks is rated higher. A Game With Blocks averages 4.9 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Simple Match 3 averages 4.8 from 247 ratings.
Do A Game With Blocks or Simple Match 3 have ads?
Neither A Game With Blocks nor Simple Match 3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, A Game With Blocks or Simple Match 3?
A Game With Blocks ships an update every 3 months, and Simple Match 3 weekly. Most recently, A Game With Blocks was updated on September 29, 2026 and Simple Match 3 on October 19, 2026.

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