Comparison

Sorcery School vs Simon's Cat Match!

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sorcery School

Embark on a magical adventure to defend a wizarding school from invading monsters. Collect ingredients, master spells, and upgrade your characters in this blend of solitaire and adventure gameplay. Enjoy thousands of levels offline, anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Offline gameplay
  • Thousands of levels
  • Collect ingredients
  • Master spells
  • Upgrade characters
  • Magical surprises
Features
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• Quick, relaxing games—ideal at home or on the go • Play offline anytime, no internet needed • Elegant, easy-to-read cards designed for comfort • Thousands of varied levels and fresh challenges • Collect ingredients, master spells, and uncover magical surprises • Upgrade characters and artifacts to grow stronger • A vibrant world filled with humor, twists, and adventure The Owl School of Magic is under attack! Monsters have invaded the halls, and the professors need your help to defend their classrooms. In Sorcery School, you play as a young apprentice joining forces with your teachers to push back the creatures threatening the school. Together, you’ll harness enchanted cards, cast powerful spells, and unlock magical equipment to restore peace. As your journey unfolds, you’ll travel through mystical regions, learn new magic styles, and uncover secrets that reach far beyond the school walls. Beautifully animated and endlessly fun, Sorcery School blends the joy of solitaire with the depth of an adventure game. Are you ready to protect your school and become the wizard destiny awaits? DOWNLOAD today and begin your magical adventure! Optimized for all iPhone and iPad models.

About

Simon's Cat Match!

Embark on a charming match-3 puzzle adventure with adorable characters. Design whimsical gardens and cozy homes, solve hidden-object puzzles, and enjoy relaxing coloring gameplay. This game offers a stress-free escape with thousands of levels and offline play.

Highlights
  • Thousands of relaxing match-3 levels
  • Decorate and design gardens and homes
  • Hidden-object and coloring minigames
  • Collect and help cute cat characters
  • Offline play supported
  • Join teams for community interaction
Features
Currently charting
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Looking for a relaxing escape? Join Simon's Cat in the most delightful match-3 adventure! Solve thousands of fun match-3 levels, dive into hidden-object puzzles, and enjoy relaxing coloring gameplay. Whether you want to sharpen your brain or just unwind after a long day, Simon’s Cat Match! is your perfect daily retreat. WHY PLAY SIMON’S CAT MATCH? • RELAXING MATCH-3 PUZZLES: No timers, no stress. Just pure, satisfying tile-matching with adorable treats and boosters. • DECORATE & COLOR: Use your stars to design whimsical gardens and cozy homes. Bring Simon's world to life with your unique style! • BRAIN-BOOSTING MINIGAMES: Take a break from matching with tricky hidden-object scenes and creative coloring levels. • COLLECT CUTE FRIENDS: Meet the iconic characters from the Simon's Cat series and help them build the ideal home! • COZY COMMUNITY: Join a Team to chat, share free lives, and participate in weekly events. FEATURES YOU’LL LOVE: • Thousands of Levels: Fresh puzzle challenges added every week! • Play Offline: No Wi-Fi? No problem. Enjoy your cat adventure anywhere, anytime. • Super Boosters: Use powerful boosters to blast through even the trickiest levels. • Beautiful Graphics: High-quality areas, gardens, and houses that bring the world of Simon's Cat to life. Download Simon’s Cat Match! today for a cozy gaming experience.

Screenshots

Sorcery School4 screens
Simon's Cat Match!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simon's Cat Match! at every 8 days against Sorcery School's monthly. Simon's Cat Match! also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 77%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

Both are free to download. Sorcery School sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Simon's Cat Match! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Sorcery School against 4.9 for Simon's Cat Match!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7K and 9.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Sorcery School's written reviews are positive against 89% of Simon's Cat Match!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sorcery School ships an update monthly, Simon's Cat Match! every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Sorcery School versus Simon's Cat Match!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSorcery SchoolSimon's Cat Match!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7K ratings)4.9 (9.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews89.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7K9.8K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#132 — better#174
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size240 MB457 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperPretty SimpleTactile Games Limited

Customer experience

Sorcery School

All ratings7,006 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews931 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral6.3%
Negative16.8%

Simon's Cat Match!

All ratings9,775 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.4%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews1,663 reviews
Positive89.2%
Neutral3.2%
Negative7.6%

User reviews

Sorcery School

From 7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun game
  • 👍 Entertaining gameplay
  • 🎨 Great graphics
  • 💡 Unique twist on solitaire
  • 🔒 No ads

Room to improve

  • 💰 Progression feels too grindy
  • ⏱️ High energy consumption
  • 💰 Expensive upgrades
  • 🔑 Difficulty scaling issues
  • 🔑 Lack of free gems/currency

Simon's Cat Match!

From 9.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun game
  • ❤️ Cute graphics
  • 🎶 Great music
  • 🎯 Challenging gameplay
  • 🔍 Relaxing experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🤔 Lack of support and communication
  • ⏱️ Slow progress with new content
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

Bugs and requests

Sorcery School

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Occasional crashes or update failures
  • Challenges/quests not tracking properly
  • Inconsistent or confusing UI elements

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more free ways to earn gems/currency
  • Improve energy/stamina system
  • Reduce upgrade costs
  • Add more content/levels
  • Implement friend system for sharing/trading

Simon's Cat Match!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Progression and save data loss
  • Compatibility problems on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and new content
  • Improved stability and bug fixes
  • Better customer support
  • Ability to disable certain features

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Sorcery School

One-time10
  • Welcome Pack$1.99
  • Handful of Gems$2.99
  • Gem Pouch 30% off$3.99
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  • Gem Pouch$5.99
  • Special Offer$7.99
  • Gem Bucket 30% off$8.39
  • Secret Pass$9.99
  • Gem Bucket$11.99
  • Special Offer$12.99
  • Pot of Gems$29.99
10 purchases

Simon's Cat Match!

One-time10
  • Stack of Coins$1.99
  • Special Offer$1.99
  • Tier 5 - Endless Offer$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Special Offer$4.99
  • Pile of Coins$7.99
  • Season Pass$9.99
  • Kitten Bundle$9.99
  • Special Offer- Tier 10$9.99
  • Bag of Coins$14.99
  • Treat Bundle$19.99

Questions

Is Sorcery School free?
Sorcery School is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simon's Cat Match! free?
Simon's Cat Match! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sorcery School or Simon's Cat Match!?
Simon's Cat Match! is rated higher. Sorcery School averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while Simon's Cat Match! averages 4.9 from 9.8K ratings.
Do Sorcery School or Simon's Cat Match! have ads?
Neither Sorcery School nor Simon's Cat Match! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sorcery School or Simon's Cat Match!?
Sorcery School ships an update monthly, and Simon's Cat Match! every 8 days. Most recently, Sorcery School was updated on November 5, 2026 and Simon's Cat Match! on November 5, 2026.
Which is more popular, Sorcery School or Simon's Cat Match!?
Sorcery School currently peaks at #132 in the App Store charts, and Simon's Cat Match! at #174. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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