# Simon's Cat Match! vs Kitten Match 3D

The clearest difference is ads: Simon's Cat Match! at none against Kitten Match 3D's shown. Simon's Cat Match! also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 57%) and chart position (#150 vs unranked). Kitten Match 3D's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simon's Cat Match! sells 24 one-off in-app purchases and Kitten Match 3D sells 28 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Simon's Cat Match! against 4.8 for Kitten Match 3D. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.6K and 4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Simon's Cat Match!'s written reviews are positive against 57% of Kitten Match 3D's.

Simon's Cat Match! ships an update weekly, Kitten Match 3D fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simon's Cat Match! | Kitten Match 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simons-cat-match/id6446643679/reviews)** | [4.8 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitten-match-3d/id6479590567/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.6K** | 4K |
| Positive reviews | **89.5% of reviews** | 56.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#150** | — |
| Size | 439 MB | 778 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tactile Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1400704108) | [成都新奇互娱科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716476998) |

## What reviewers say

### Simon's Cat Match!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simons-cat-match/id6446643679)

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #168 Top Grossing · Casual (US App Store)

Embark on a relaxing match-3 puzzle adventure with adorable characters. Solve thousands of levels, design whimsical gardens and homes, and enjoy brain-boosting minigames. Play offline and collect cute friends in a cozy community.

**Highlights:** Thousands of match-3 levels, Area and home design, Hidden-object puzzles, Relaxing coloring gameplay, Collect cute characters, Offline play, Team events

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer- Tier 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tier 3- Endless Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tier 4 - Endless Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Progress Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tier 5 - Endless Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tier 6 - Endless Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Kitten Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer- Tier 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Tier 15 - Endless Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Treat Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Purrfect Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Coins | $54.99 | one-time |
| Pawsome Bundle | $79.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Coins | $99.99 | one-time |
| Cat's Meow Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- ❤️ Cute graphics
- 🎶 Great music
- 🎯 Challenging gameplay
- 🔍 Relaxing experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Lack of support and communication
- ⏱️ Slow progress with new content
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Progression and save data loss
- Compatibility problems on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and new content
- Improved stability and bug fixes
- Better customer support
- Ability to disable certain features


### Kitten Match 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitten-match-3d/id6479590567)

Solve 3D matching puzzles to rescue adorable kittens and decorate their dream homes. Choose from various global decor styles and thousands of furniture pieces. Enjoy endless fun with these cute companions, even offline.

**Highlights:** 3D matching puzzles, Kitten rescue, Home decoration, Global decor styles, Thousands of furniture pieces, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (28)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack(1010007) | $1.99 | one-time |
| $1.99 Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| $2.99 Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| $3.99 Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack(1010320) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack(1010013) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack(1010252) | $4.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| $5.99 Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pack(1010008) | $6.99 | one-time |
| $6.99 Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pack(1010248) | $8.99 | one-time |
| Pack(1010014) | $9.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack(1010249) | $13.99 | one-time |
| $14.99 Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| $19.99 Package | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack(1010015) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack(1010250) | $27.99 | one-time |
| Pack(1010010) | $29.99 | one-time |
| $29.99 Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pack(1010016) | $39.99 | one-time |
| $39.99 Package | $39.99 | one-time |
| $49.99 Package | $49.99 | one-time |
| $54.99 Package | $54.99 | one-time |
| Pack(1010017) | $79.99 | one-time |
| $79.99 Package | $79.99 | one-time |
| $99.99 Package | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Cute and fun game
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Great quality
- 👍 Fun spin-off of Kitten Match

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficulty progressing past certain levels
- 💰 Monetization issues (can't win without spending money)

**Reported bugs**

- Levels become unwinnable
- Game removes progress/achievements

**Requested features**

- More time or less objects to complete levels
- Ability to replay levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simon's Cat Match! free?

Simon's Cat Match! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Kitten Match 3D free?

Kitten Match 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simon's Cat Match! or Kitten Match 3D?

Simon's Cat Match! is rated higher. Simon's Cat Match! averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while Kitten Match 3D averages 4.8 from 4K ratings.

### Do Simon's Cat Match! or Kitten Match 3D have ads?

Kitten Match 3D shows ads; Simon's Cat Match! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simon's Cat Match! or Kitten Match 3D?

Simon's Cat Match! ships an update weekly, and Kitten Match 3D fortnightly. Most recently, Simon's Cat Match! was updated on September 27, 2026 and Kitten Match 3D on September 25, 2026.

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