# Sweet Chef Match 3 vs Simply Crush

The clearest difference is ads: Simply Crush at none against Sweet Chef Match 3's shown. Simply Crush also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). Sweet Chef Match 3's advantage is ratings volume (48 vs 5). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sweet Chef Match 3 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Simply Crush sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simply Crush holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sweet Chef Match 3 has 48 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Sweet Chef Match 3 ships an update monthly, Simply Crush every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sweet Chef Match 3 | Simply Crush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sweet-chef-match-3/id1531828126/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-crush/id6443928845/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 167 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Suzan Yucel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526197334) | [Strategic Connections](https://appshunter.io/developer/590515843) |

## What reviewers say

### Sweet Chef Match 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sweet-chef-match-3/id1531828126)

Engage in a relaxing match-3 puzzle experience with a culinary theme. Swipe and match at least three items to crush them, utilize boosters to solve puzzles, and earn daily rewards and prizes by spinning a wheel. Sync progress across devices and play offline.

**Highlights:** Match-3 puzzle gameplay, Culinary theme with chef characters, Boosters for puzzle solving, Daily rewards and wheel spins, Cross-device progress sync, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Deal 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 7 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 8 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 9 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 15 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 40 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 80 | $79.99 | one-time |


### Simply Crush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-crush/id6443928845)

Engage in a classic Match 3 puzzle experience with an infinite number of levels. This game offers a fun way to pass your free time with simple, enjoyable gameplay.

**Highlights:** Endless levels, Match 3 gameplay, Casual entertainment, Fun for free time

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 coins and 4 color bombs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Event | $1.99 | one-time |
| Limited 7 Days Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Booster awesome pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy Combo BHM | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy SHM Combo | $3.99 | one-time |
| Moves, Hammer, Bomb and Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 14 Days offer | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sweet Chef Match 3 free?

Sweet Chef Match 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simply Crush free?

Simply Crush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sweet Chef Match 3 or Simply Crush?

Simply Crush is rated higher. Sweet Chef Match 3 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Simply Crush averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Sweet Chef Match 3 or Simply Crush have ads?

Sweet Chef Match 3 shows ads; Simply Crush does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sweet Chef Match 3 or Simply Crush?

Sweet Chef Match 3 ships an update monthly, and Simply Crush every 10 days. Most recently, Sweet Chef Match 3 was updated on November 7, 2026 and Simply Crush on November 3, 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.*