Comparison

o vs Simple Match 3

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

Head to head
About

o

A tactical turning strategy game where players rotate discs to chain colors and clear lines for high scores. Earn perks like Rewind and Bombs to enhance gameplay. Designed with minimalist aesthetics and a calming soundtrack, it offers a challenging yet relaxing experience.

Highlights
  • Disc rotation for color chaining
  • Perk system for enhanced gameplay
  • Minimalist design and ambient soundtrack
  • Leaderboard challenges
  • Achievement system
Features
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The essential turning point strategy game! Keep the board moving as you rotate discs to chain colors, connect corners and rack up high scores. Keep a level head under pressure as you clear as many lines as possible. Earn perks to improve your chances, including Rewind giving you a second shot, Rainbow to chain with any color, and Bombs to clear out the board. Combine perks and discover new tactics - drop a Rainbow and Rewind for better placement, or Rewind drop a Bomb? The choice is yours. Thoughtfully designed with minimalist aesthetics and a rich ambient soundtrack, unwind while keeping your brain and body sharp. Easy to play, but difficult to master - what strategy will you choose? ----- Why you'll love o-o-o: - No in-app purchases! - No adverts! - Minimalist and thoughtful design - Deep, rich ambience and sound effects - Challenge friends - Climb the leaderboards - Earn achievements

About

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.

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
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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!

Screenshots

o4 screens
Simple Match 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: o at Free against Simple Match 3's $1.99. o also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Simple Match 3's advantage is ratings volume (258 vs 3) and chart position (#95 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads 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

o is free to download; Simple Match 3 costs $1.99 up front. Simple Match 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. o asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

o holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Match 3 has 258 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of o's written reviews are positive against 90% of Simple Match 3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

o ships an update every 5 days, Simple Match 3 weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
o versus Simple Match 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteroSimple Match 3
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.8 (258 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better89.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3258 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#95 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size247 MB463 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlay XD Ltd.Mulberry Tree Games, LLC

Customer experience

o

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Simple Match 3

All ratings247 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews195 reviews
Positive89.7%
Neutral6.2%
Negative4.1%

Bugs and requests

o

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
Show 1 more
  • iCloud Sync Across Devices

In-app purchases

None

o

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Match 3

One-time1
  • Simple Match 3 Gold$1.99

Questions

Is o free?
o is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Match 3 free?
Simple Match 3 costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, o or Simple Match 3?
o is rated higher. o averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Simple Match 3 averages 4.8 from 258 ratings.
Do o or Simple Match 3 have ads?
Neither o nor Simple Match 3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, o or Simple Match 3?
o ships an update every 5 days, and Simple Match 3 weekly. Most recently, o was updated on November 3, 2026 and Simple Match 3 on November 4, 2026.

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