# Tile Match vs Simple Match 3

The clearest difference is price: Tile Match at Free against Simple Match 3's $1.99. Simple Match 3's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 10 months) and chart position (#88 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Tile Match is free to download; Simple Match 3 costs $1.99 up front. Tile Match sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Simple Match 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Tile Match against 4.8 for Simple Match 3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 331 and 258 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Tile Match's written reviews are positive against 90% of Simple Match 3's.

Tile Match ships an update every 10 months, Simple Match 3 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tile Match | Simple Match 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (331 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-match-triple-master-3d/id1659836296/reviews)** | [4.8 (258 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-match-3/id6482984389/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **331** | 258 |
| Positive reviews | **91.7% of reviews** | 89.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#88** |
| Size | 127 MB | 463 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paresh Gundaniya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615963456) | [Mulberry Tree Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714124470) |

## What reviewers say

### Tile Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-match-triple-master-3d/id1659836296)

Engage in a relaxing tile-matching puzzle game designed to sharpen your mind. Match three identical tiles to clear the board and complete over 1000 challenging levels. Enjoy a fun and engaging experience that offers a great way to unwind and keep your brain active.

**Highlights:** Match three identical tiles, Clear the board to complete levels, Over 1000 challenging levels, Undo move functionality, Hint and shuffle boosters, Offline gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Master bundle pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mega bundle pack | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 😌 Relaxing and mindless entertainment
- 🧩 Challenging yet solvable levels
- 😃 Interesting and engaging puzzles
- 🎯 Gameplay matches advertising previews

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😬 Ads can be unbearable
- 😓 Ads appear often
- 🎶 External music/podcast apps crash
- 🤏 Tiles are shrinking, difficult for vision

**Reported bugs**

- External music/podcast apps crash
- Tiles are shrinking making gameplay difficult

**Requested features**

- Make levels harder and more challenging


### Simple Match 3

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

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Paid · Casual, #103 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 Tile Match free?

Tile Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simple Match 3 free?

Simple Match 3 costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tile Match or Simple Match 3?

Tile Match is rated higher. Tile Match averages 4.9 out of 5 from 331 ratings, while Simple Match 3 averages 4.8 from 258 ratings.

### Do Tile Match or Simple Match 3 have ads?

Neither Tile Match nor Simple Match 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tile Match or Simple Match 3?

Tile Match ships an update every 10 months, and Simple Match 3 weekly. Most recently, Tile Match was updated on October 22, 2026 and Simple Match 3 on October 27, 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.*