# Slide to Solve vs Simple Match 3

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Slide to Solve at none against Simple Match 3's 1. Slide to Solve also leads on price ($0.99 vs $1.99). Simple Match 3's advantage is chart position (#37 vs unranked) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Slide to Solve costs $0.99 and Simple Match 3 $1.99 up front. Simple Match 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Slide to Solve asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Slide to Solve against 4.8 for Simple Match 3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Match 3 has 258 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Slide to Solve's written reviews are positive against 90% of Simple Match 3's.

Slide to Solve ships an update fortnightly, Simple Match 3 weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slide to Solve | Simple Match 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slide-to-solve/id1491515169/reviews) | **[4.8 (258 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-match-3/id6482984389/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **258** |
| Positive reviews | **95.8% of reviews** | 89.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#37** |
| Size | 96 MB | 463 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peter Hijma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491515168) | [Mulberry Tree Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714124470) |

## What reviewers say

### Slide to Solve

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slide-to-solve/id1491515169)

A minimalist puzzle game where you slide blocks in specific directions to complete each level. It requires strategy and foresight to make blocks interact correctly. Enjoy 49 handcrafted levels with calming background music.

**Highlights:** Sliding block puzzles, Strategic block interaction, 49 handcrafted levels, Calming background music, Minimalist design

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simple Match 3

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

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Paid · Casual, #47 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 Slide to Solve free?

Slide to Solve costs $0.99, 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, Slide to Solve or Simple Match 3?

Simple Match 3 is rated higher. Slide to Solve averages 4.7 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Simple Match 3 averages 4.8 from 258 ratings.

### Do Slide to Solve or Simple Match 3 have ads?

Neither Slide to Solve nor Simple Match 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Slide to Solve or Simple Match 3?

Slide to Solve ships an update fortnightly, and Simple Match 3 weekly. Most recently, Slide to Solve was updated on October 30, 2026 and Simple Match 3 on October 30, 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.*