Solquence vs Simple Match 3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Solquence
A strategic puzzle game that blends classic poker rules with card matching on a 7x7 board. Earn special cards and aim for high scores in this engaging, single-player experience. Enjoy hours of smart gameplay with a calming atmosphere.
- Poker card matching
- 7x7 game board
- Special card collection
- Multiple visual skins
- In-game tutorial
- Offline single-player mode
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One of the best mobile games of 2024 so far according to Pocket Gamer, Solquence is a puzzle game combining strategy and classic poker elements. Place cards as you draw them to match and clear the board - earn special cards as you go and reach for the highest level you can. Enjoy hours of engaging smart strategy with a simple 7x7 board and endless time to consider your next move. Solquence features: * 5 skins including dark mode, sunny, cozy, and casino looks * Easy to pick up and get matching with an in-game tutorial * Use Poker rules to match cards with straights, flushes, pairs and triples * Take on the challenge to master your perfect full game placement strategy * No network required, single player, track your best scores “A simple but challenging puzzle card game, Solquence will appeal to puzzle game fans seeking an easy-to-learn game that challenges players while managing to uphold a calming, almost zen atmosphere.” - PocketGamer “Sometimes you just want a nice thing to do that isn't doomscrolling and provides some decent amount of entertainment value. This is the space that Solquence plays in... it's a nice meditative experience that can stretch on and on whenever you need a nice little break on your phone.” - 148apps "a great occasional time-killer that will last for a long time" - MiniReview
Simple Match 3
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.
- No ads or subscriptions
- Hundreds of unique tiles
- Customizable appearance
- Daily levels with leaderboards
- Zen Mode for relaxation
- Satisfying visual effects
- Achievements and boosters
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Simple Match 3 is a relaxing and challenging puzzle game with absolutely no ads. Swap tiles and make matches of 3 to clear levels. Unlock hundreds of unique tiles and customize to fit your style. Discover a variety of different elements and mechanics as you progress through the game. Use satisfying boosters and power ups. Unlike most match-3 games, Simple Match 3 was created to give players a relaxing and satisfying experience, without annoying ads, obnoxious effects, or time wasting story elements. FEATURES: No ads: Absolutely no ads or subscription purchases. The base price includes 350 levels, a unique daily level with leaderboard, and zen mode. 1 small in-app purchase unlocks even more. Customization: Customize to your heart’s content with hundreds of different tiles and lots of different background colors. You can even choose the color of the user interface buttons to match your theme! Daily Level: Play a unique level every single day. Try to make it to the top of the online leaderboard! Zen Mode: Relax and make matches with no move limits, no goals, and limited obstacles in Zen Mode. Satisfying experience: Enjoy super satisfying effects as you clear tiles, smash through crates, destroy glass, and more! The effects were created to be satisfying, without being too obnoxious or overwhelming. Achievements: Complete a variety of achievements to unlock more tiles. Boosters: Spin the prize wheel every day to gain boosters. You can also get even more boosters by completing the daily goal. Handcrafted levels: Play through 350 handcrafted levels and try to earn 3 stars. Some levels are simple, others are more challenging. Discover a variety of unique elements as you progress. If you want more, 1 small in app purchase unlocks 350 more levels. Created with love and care: Developed by a single person with care. Levels are designed to be fun, challenging, and satisfying without the need to purchase endless boosters. Download Simple Match 3 today and see what makes it so special!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Solquence at none against Simple Match 3's 1. Simple Match 3's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (247 vs 11). On rating, review sentiment, ads and monetization model 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
Solquence costs $4.99 and Simple Match 3 $1.99 up front. Simple Match 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Solquence asks for nothing beyond the download.
Simple Match 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Match 3 has 247 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Solquence's written reviews are positive against 90% of Simple Match 3's.
Solquence ships an update monthly, Simple Match 3 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Solquence | Simple Match 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (11 ratings) | 4.8 (247 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | 90.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 247 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #89 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 463 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Contentato Video Games LLC | Mulberry Tree Games, LLC |
Customer experience
Solquence
Simple Match 3
Bugs and requests
Solquence
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Simple Match 3
Reported bugs
5 issues- Levels with Missing Obstacles
- Reward Box Tapping Issue
- Inconsistent Star Rating System
- Soft Locks with Rainbow Tiles
- Crashes on Opening
Requested features
6 requests- Level Editor
- Endless/Survival Mode
- Improved Power-Up Interactions
- Hints or Shuffle Option
- Landscape Support for iPad
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- iCloud Sync Across Devices
In-app purchases
Solquence
No in-app purchases
Simple Match 3
- Simple Match 3 Gold$1.99









