# Simon's Cat Match! vs Aqua Match

The clearest difference is ads: Simon's Cat Match! at none against Aqua Match's shown. Simon's Cat Match! also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 61%) and chart position (#151 vs unranked). Aqua Match'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 Aqua Match sells 14 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 4.9 for Aqua Match. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.7K and 5.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Simon's Cat Match!'s written reviews are positive against 61% of Aqua Match's.

Simon's Cat Match! ships an update every 9 days, Aqua Match every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simon's Cat Match! | Aqua Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simons-cat-match/id6446643679/reviews) | [4.9 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aqua-match/id6502511364/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.7K** | 5.9K |
| Positive reviews | **89.1% of reviews** | 60.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#151** | — |
| Size | 454 MB | 270 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tactile Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1400704108) | [Playrix](https://appshunter.io/developer/1162116447) |

## What reviewers say

### Simon's Cat Match!

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

**Currently charting:** #151 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #165 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


### Aqua Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aqua-match/id6502511364)

Engage in vibrant match-3 puzzles to design and decorate beautiful aquariums. Collect and care for a variety of charming fish, unlocking new species and themes as you progress. Enjoy a relaxing underwater adventure with competitive events and social features.

**Highlights:** Match-3 puzzle gameplay, Aquarium decoration, Fish collection, Challenging levels with boosters, Competitive events and tournaments, Creative decoration themes, Unlockable fish with unique personalities

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crystals Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crystals Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pirate's Stash | $2.99 | one-time |
| Crystals Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Snail’s Stash | $5.99 | one-time |
| Crystals Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Crystals Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Crystals Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Crab’s Cache | $9.99 | one-time |
| Aqua Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystals Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Crystals Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Fishe’s Fortune | $22.99 | one-time |
| Seahorse's Pot | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing gameplay
- 🎨 Cute and visually appealing graphics
- 🎁 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🎉 Enjoyable and entertaining experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs that prevent progress
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases required for progression
- 🤔 Game mechanics too similar to other titles

**Reported bugs**

- Blocks not disappearing as intended
- Game not rotating properly on iPad
- Levels stalling and preventing further progress

**Requested features**

- Add puzzle/minigame elements
- Improve level design and difficulty progression
- Introduce more variety in gameplay


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is Aqua Match free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simon's Cat Match! or Aqua Match?

Simon's Cat Match! and Aqua Match are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9.7K and 5.9K ratings respectively.

### Do Simon's Cat Match! or Aqua Match have ads?

Aqua Match shows ads; Simon's Cat Match! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simon's Cat Match! or Aqua Match?

Simon's Cat Match! ships an update every 9 days, and Aqua Match every 2 weeks. Most recently, Simon's Cat Match! was updated on October 18, 2026 and Aqua Match on October 18, 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.*