# Quell+ vs Simple Match 3

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simple Match 3 at weekly against Quell+'s every 4 months. Quell+'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and review sentiment (98% vs 90%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Quell+ costs $1.99 and Simple Match 3 $1.99 up front. Quell+ sells 6 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 Quell+ against 4.8 for Simple Match 3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 487 and 257 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of Quell+'s written reviews are positive against 90% of Simple Match 3's.

Quell+ ships an update every 4 months, Simple Match 3 weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Quell+ | Simple Match 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (487 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quell-plus/id383027157/reviews)** | [4.8 (257 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-match-3/id6482984389/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **487** | 257 |
| Positive reviews | **98.2% of reviews** | 89.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #89 | **#53** |
| Size | 71 MB | 463 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fallen Tree Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/383027160) | [Mulberry Tree Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714124470) |

## What reviewers say

### Quell+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quell-plus/id383027157)

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

An enchanting logic puzzle game with over 80 cunningly crafted levels. It offers a perfectly balanced difficulty curve for a soothing experience, complemented by beautiful hand-painted art and a custom soundtrack. Enjoy iCloud integration for seamless syncing across devices.

**Highlights:** Over 80 logic puzzles, Lateral thinking challenges, Balanced difficulty curve, Hand-painted art, Custom soundtrack, iCloud integration, GameCenter achievements

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 150 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Jewel Detector | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Rewind | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skeleton Key | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ability Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Awesome Game
- 👍 Worth the money
- 👍 Best puzzle game ever
- 👍 Love everything about this game
- 👍 Challenging and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 iPhone 15 app takeover issue
- 🐛 Occasional crashes on iPhone 11

**Reported bugs**

- iPhone 15 app takeover issue
- Quell often refuses to close on iPhone 11

**Requested features**

- More Quell games
- Ability to transfer in-app purchases across devices


### Simple Match 3

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

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Paid · Casual, #71 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 Quell+ free?

Quell+ costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Simple Match 3 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Quell+ or Simple Match 3?

Quell+ is rated higher. Quell+ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 487 ratings, while Simple Match 3 averages 4.8 from 257 ratings.

### Do Quell+ or Simple Match 3 have ads?

Neither Quell+ nor Simple Match 3 shows ads.

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

Quell+ ships an update every 4 months, and Simple Match 3 weekly. Most recently, Quell+ was updated on November 10, 2026 and Simple Match 3 on November 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Quell+ or Simple Match 3?

Quell+ currently peaks at #89 in the App Store charts, and Simple Match 3 at #53. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*