Comparison

Microscopya vs Simple Swaps

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

Head to head
About

Microscopya

Embark on a science-themed adventure and puzzle game exploring the intricate world inside a cell. Solve challenges based on real molecular processes, personalize your avatar, and discover the wonders of life's building blocks.

Highlights
  • Cellular exploration
  • Molecular mechanism puzzles
  • Character customization
  • Science-themed adventure
  • Original music score
Features
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Microscopya is a science-themed adventure and puzzle game taking players on a journey through the inside of the cell. Explore the fantastical world, solve puzzles based on real molecular mechanisms, customize your character, and experience the beauty and complexity of what makes life possible. This is the first game from Beata Science Art, featuring music by the talented Jamie van Dyck of Earthside and programming by Atelier Monarch Studios. Follow @microscopyagame on social media or visit www.microscopya.com to learn more. Special thanks to the American Association for the Advancement of Science and Lyda Hill Philanthropies for making this project possible, and the American Society for Cell Biology for additional funding.

About

Simple Swaps

Features
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A simple and addictive puzzle game, Simple Swaps challenges you to swap blocks on the bottom board to match the pattern of the top board. Simple! But the timer is counting down, and when time runs out it's Game Over! Each matched puzzle increases the difficulty and grants bonus time. How many points can you score? How many levels can you match? Get swapping! Features: - Simple but addictive, fast-paced puzzle gameplay - One-handed intuitive touch controls - Free to play with ad support - Endless levels, leaderboards, and achievements - Daily Puzzles of 10 generated levels

Screenshots

Microscopya4 screens
Simple Swaps3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Microscopya at none against Simple Swaps's 1. Microscopya also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Simple Swaps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Microscopya asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Microscopya ships an update every 2 days, Simple Swaps every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Microscopya versus Simple Swaps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicroscopyaSimple Swaps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size522 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeata MierzwaBig Byte Studios, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Microscopya

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Swaps

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Microscopya free?
Microscopya is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Swaps free?
Simple Swaps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Microscopya or Simple Swaps have ads?
Simple Swaps shows ads; Microscopya does not.
Which is updated more often, Microscopya or Simple Swaps?
Microscopya ships an update every 2 days, and Simple Swaps every 4 days. Most recently, Microscopya was updated on September 28, 2026 and Simple Swaps on September 11, 2026.

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