Comparison

Zerko 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

Zerko

A relaxing puzzle game where you strategically place blocks to make all numbers on the board equal zero. Enjoy a no-pressure experience with calming audio and no in-app purchases or ads.

Highlights
  • Zero-sum number puzzles
  • Strategic block placement
  • Relaxing gameplay
  • No time pressure
  • No in-app purchases
  • No ads
Features
Currently charting
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Some call it reverse sudoku, while others call it a nullification game, but it's Zerko - a puzzle game filled with shapes, numbers, and a straightforward goal: make every number zero. To achieve this, you need to strategically place blocks of various shapes and values so that the numbers on the board effectively "remove up" to zero. Like all my games, this one too is about relaxation... Just chill. There are no points, no time pressure, no data collection, no in-app purchases, no ads, no nonsense ;) My only hope is that you'll enjoy it and that I'll be able to add new content and levels for you in the future. Relaxing audio by: Marek Koszczyński

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

Zerko4 screens
Simple Match 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zerko at none against Simple Match 3's 1. Zerko also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Simple Match 3's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (247 vs 14). On rating, review sentiment, ads and monetization model 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

Zerko costs $2.99 and Simple Match 3 $1.99 up front. Simple Match 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Zerko asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Zerko against 4.8 for Simple Match 3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Match 3 has 247 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Zerko's written reviews are positive against 90% of Simple Match 3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zerko ships an update every 3 weeks, Simple Match 3 weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Zerko versus Simple Match 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZerkoSimple Match 3
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.9 (14 ratings) — better4.8 (247 ratings)
Positive reviews93.3% of reviews — better90.2% of reviews
Number of ratings14247 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#196#35 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB463 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaciej TargoniMulberry Tree Games, LLC

Customer experience

Zerko

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive93.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative0.0%

Simple Match 3

All ratings247 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews193 reviews
Positive90.2%
Neutral6.2%
Negative3.6%

Bugs and requests

Zerko

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
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  • iCloud Sync Across Devices

In-app purchases

None

Zerko

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Match 3

One-time1
  • Simple Match 3 Gold$1.99

Questions

Is Zerko free?
Zerko costs $2.99, 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, Zerko or Simple Match 3?
Zerko is rated higher. Zerko averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Simple Match 3 averages 4.8 from 247 ratings.
Do Zerko or Simple Match 3 have ads?
Neither Zerko nor Simple Match 3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zerko or Simple Match 3?
Zerko ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simple Match 3 weekly. Most recently, Zerko was updated on September 30, 2026 and Simple Match 3 on October 14, 2026.
Which is more popular, Zerko or Simple Match 3?
Zerko currently peaks at #196 in the App Store charts, and Simple Match 3 at #35. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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