# Kaiju Attack 2 vs Simple Match 3

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kaiju Attack 2 at none against Simple Match 3's 1. Simple Match 3's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 13 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Kaiju Attack 2 costs $2.99 and Simple Match 3 $1.99 up front. Simple Match 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Kaiju Attack 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Match 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 247 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Kaiju Attack 2's written reviews are positive against 90% of Simple Match 3's.

Kaiju Attack 2 ships an update every 13 months, Simple Match 3 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kaiju Attack 2 | Simple Match 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.5 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaiju-attack-2/id6480058345/reviews) | **[4.8 (247 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-match-3/id6482984389/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 56 | **247** |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews | **90.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#38** |
| Size | 154 MB | 463 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Game Stew](https://appshunter.io/developer/517689895) | [Mulberry Tree Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714124470) |

## What reviewers say

### Kaiju Attack 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaiju-attack-2/id6480058345)

Lead Earth's defense against a renewed alien invasion. Command powerful secret weapons and face intelligent alien bosses in this intense sequel. Your strategic decisions will determine humanity's fate.

**Highlights:** Faster-paced gameplay, New currency tiles, Deploy multiple secret weapons, Nine new alien bosses, Eight new secret weapons, Super robots with splitting/combining abilities

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable time killer
- 👍 Good sequel to the first
- 👍 Fun and unique mechanics
- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 High reliance on RNG
- 💸 Unforgiving economy
- 📉 Upgrades expensive for minor benefit
- 🤔 Minimal tutorial
- ❓ Confusing mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when repeatedly clicking secret weapon
- Nothing works after crash, requires restart
- First secret weapon won't deploy
- Cannot find direction on how to deploy secret weapon

**Requested features**

- Add Lucifo to screenshots for sci-fi fans
- More depth and story


### Simple Match 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-match-3/id6482984389)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Paid · Casual, #52 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Simple Match 3 Gold | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best Match 3 Game
- 👍 Calming and Engaging
- 🔒 No Ads or IAPs
- 👍 Customizable Tiles
- 👍 Relaxing Music and Sound Effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs in Higher Levels
- 🐛 Impossible Levels Due to Missing Obstacles
- 🐛 Soft Locks with Rainbow Tiles
- 🐛 Reward Box Tapping Issue
- 🐛 Inconsistent Star Rating System

**Reported bugs**

- Levels with Missing Obstacles
- Reward Box Tapping Issue
- Inconsistent Star Rating System
- Soft Locks with Rainbow Tiles
- Crashes on Opening

**Requested features**

- Level Editor
- Endless/Survival Mode
- Improved Power-Up Interactions
- Hints or Shuffle Option
- Landscape Support for iPad


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kaiju Attack 2 free?

Kaiju Attack 2 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, Kaiju Attack 2 or Simple Match 3?

Simple Match 3 is rated higher. Kaiju Attack 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Simple Match 3 averages 4.8 from 247 ratings.

### Do Kaiju Attack 2 or Simple Match 3 have ads?

Neither Kaiju Attack 2 nor Simple Match 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kaiju Attack 2 or Simple Match 3?

Kaiju Attack 2 ships an update every 13 months, and Simple Match 3 weekly. Most recently, Kaiju Attack 2 was updated on October 12, 2026 and Simple Match 3 on October 14, 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.*