Comparison

Simon's Cat Match! vs Crystal Cascade

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

Head to head
About

Simon's Cat Match!

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
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Looking for a relaxing escape? Join Simon's Cat in the most delightful match-3 adventure! Solve thousands of fun match-3 levels, dive into hidden-object puzzles, and enjoy relaxing coloring gameplay. Whether you want to sharpen your brain or just unwind after a long day, Simon’s Cat Match! is your perfect daily retreat. WHY PLAY SIMON’S CAT MATCH? • RELAXING MATCH-3 PUZZLES: No timers, no stress. Just pure, satisfying tile-matching with adorable treats and boosters. • DECORATE & COLOR: Use your stars to design whimsical gardens and cozy homes. Bring Simon's world to life with your unique style! • BRAIN-BOOSTING MINIGAMES: Take a break from matching with tricky hidden-object scenes and creative coloring levels. • COLLECT CUTE FRIENDS: Meet the iconic characters from the Simon's Cat series and help them build the ideal home! • COZY COMMUNITY: Join a Team to chat, share free lives, and participate in weekly events. FEATURES YOU’LL LOVE: • Thousands of Levels: Fresh puzzle challenges added every week! • Play Offline: No Wi-Fi? No problem. Enjoy your cat adventure anywhere, anytime. • Super Boosters: Use powerful boosters to blast through even the trickiest levels. • Beautiful Graphics: High-quality areas, gardens, and houses that bring the world of Simon's Cat to life. Download Simon’s Cat Match! today for a cozy gaming experience.

About

Crystal Cascade

Features
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Journey to the world's most legendary gem mines! Crystal Cascade takes you on a dazzling adventure across 12 real-world locations where precious stones are actually discovered. From the turquoise mines of Arizona to the opal fields of Lightning Ridge, Australia — match, collect, and learn about the crystals that have captivated humanity for millennia. DISCOVER REAL GEM LOCATIONS Travel to Naica, Mexico and its legendary crystal caves. Explore Bolivia's Anahi Mine for rare ametrine. Hunt for star sapphires in Madagascar and diamonds in Russia's Ural Mountains. Each destination features authentic regional artwork and music. COLLECT 30+ STUNNING GEMS Build your crystal collection with beautifully illustrated gems, each with unique match powers: Turquoise — Swap any two gems on the board Amethyst — Destroy every gem of a chosen color Diamond — Break any 3 gems instantly Opal — Transform blockers into gems And many more magical abilities! LEARN CRYSTAL LORE Discover the real geology, history, and metaphysical traditions behind each stone. Every gem includes educational content — perfect for crystal enthusiasts and curious minds alike. COLLECT RARE SPECIMENS Hunt for legendary minerals like Painite, Alexandrite, and Musgravite. These ultra-rare specimens grant permanent powers — extra moves, bonus points, and special abilities that change how you play. EXCITING BONUS ROUNDS Gold Rush — Race against time as gems cascade down! Every match earns gold! Bandit Heist — Protect your gold nuggets from sneaky bandits trying to steal them! MINING TOOLS Discover dynamite, pickaxes, shovels, and hammers hidden in the mines. Use them strategically to blast through tough levels! KEY FEATURES 12 real-world mining locations to unlock 30+ collectible gems with unique powers 11 rare specimen minerals with passive abilities Educational lore for every crystal Beautiful hand-crafted regional music No energy system — play as much as you want! Cloud save to keep your collection safe Whether you're a puzzle game fan, crystal collector, or geology enthusiast, Crystal Cascade offers a one-of-a-kind gem-matching experience that's as educational as it is entertaining. Start your crystal journey today!

Screenshots

Simon's Cat Match!4 screens
Crystal Cascade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Simon's Cat Match! at #160 against Crystal Cascade's unranked. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Simon's Cat Match! sells 24 one-off in-app purchases and Crystal Cascade sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Simon's Cat Match! versus Crystal Cascade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimon's Cat Match!Crystal Cascade
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews
Number of ratings9.6K — better
Update frequencyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#160 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size439 MB136 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTactile Games LimitedMagicka.Games

Bugs and requests

Simon's Cat Match!

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Crystal Cascade

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

24 purchases

Simon's Cat Match!

One-time24
  • Special Offer$0.99
  • Special Offer- Tier 2$1.99
  • Stack of Coins$1.99
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  • Special Offer$1.99
  • Tier 3- Endless Offer$2.99
  • Tier 4 - Endless Offer$2.99
  • Progress Pack$4.99
  • Tier 5 - Endless Offer$4.99
  • Special Offer$4.99
  • Tier 6 - Endless Offer$5.99
  • Pile of Coins$7.99
  • Season Pass$7.99
  • Season Pass$9.99
  • Kitten Bundle$9.99
  • Special Offer- Tier 10$9.99
  • Bag of Coins$14.99
  • Tier 15 - Endless Offer$14.99
  • Treat Bundle$19.99
  • Chest of Coins$29.99
  • Purrfect Bundle$39.99
  • Vault of Coins$54.99
  • Pawsome Bundle$79.99
  • Mountain of Coins$99.99
  • Cat's Meow Bundle$99.99
7 purchases

Crystal Cascade

One-time7
  • 180 Gold$0.99
  • 500 Gold$2.99
  • 1,100 Gold$4.99
Show 4 more
  • 2,400 Gold$9.99
  • 5,200 Gold$19.99
  • 14,000 Gold$49.99
  • 30,000 Gold$99.99

Questions

Is Simon's Cat Match! free?
Simon's Cat Match! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crystal Cascade free?
Crystal Cascade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simon's Cat Match! or Crystal Cascade have ads?
Neither Simon's Cat Match! nor Crystal Cascade shows ads.

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