# Golf On Mars vs Simple Match 3

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Match 3 at 4.8 against Golf On Mars's 4.3. Simple Match 3 also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 62%) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). Golf On Mars's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On ratings volume, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Golf On Mars costs $2.99 and Simple Match 3 $1.99 up front. Simple Match 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Golf On Mars asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Match 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 183 and 247 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Golf On Mars's written reviews are positive against 90% of Simple Match 3's.

Golf On Mars ships an update every 2 days, Simple Match 3 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golf On Mars | Simple Match 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.3 (183 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-on-mars/id1509500916/reviews) | **[4.8 (247 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-match-3/id6482984389/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 183 | **247** |
| Positive reviews | 61.6% of reviews | **90.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#41** | #93 |
| Size | 2 MB | 463 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Captain Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446968123) | [Mulberry Tree Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714124470) |

## What reviewers say

### Golf On Mars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-on-mars/id1509500916)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Paid · Sports, #127 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Experience golf on a terraformed Mars in the year 2866. Navigate an expansive, rocky landscape with unique Martian obstacles. With an immense number of holes, the game offers a virtually endless golfing adventure.

**Highlights:** Golf on Mars simulation, Infinite* rocky Martian surface, Unique Martian golfing obstacles, Vast number of golf holes, Realistic gravity simulation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Endless gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and meditative experience
- 🚀 Efficient use of battery
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Impossible or unbeatable holes
- 🐛 Inconsistent ball physics and behavior
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches causing game crashes
- 🔍 Lack of instructions or tutorial
- 🔍 Frustrating when unable to skip impossible holes

**Reported bugs**

- Terrain generation creating unbeatable obstacles
- Ball getting stuck in walls or pits with no way out
- Settings not persisting between sessions
- Camera getting stuck at the bottom of the map
- Scrolling issues causing the ball to randomly reset

**Requested features**

- Add a reset/restart option
- Implement a statistics/leaderboard system
- Allow customization of ball/course colors
- Introduce new gameplay elements like windmills or low-gravity
- Provide an option to instantly skip impossible holes


### Simple Match 3

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

**Currently charting:** #93 Top Paid · Casual, #117 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 Golf On Mars free?

Golf On Mars costs $2.99, 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, Golf On Mars or Simple Match 3?

Simple Match 3 is rated higher. Golf On Mars averages 4.3 out of 5 from 183 ratings, while Simple Match 3 averages 4.8 from 247 ratings.

### Do Golf On Mars or Simple Match 3 have ads?

Neither Golf On Mars nor Simple Match 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Golf On Mars or Simple Match 3?

Golf On Mars ships an update every 2 days, and Simple Match 3 weekly. Most recently, Golf On Mars was updated on October 15, 2026 and Simple Match 3 on October 17, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Golf On Mars or Simple Match 3?

Golf On Mars currently peaks at #41 in the App Store charts, and Simple Match 3 at #93. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*