Comparison

Simple Match 3 vs Looking for Aliens

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

Head to head
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!

About

Looking for Aliens

Embark on a humorous hidden-object adventure from an extraterrestrial perspective. Explore vibrant, hand-drawn scenes filled with quirky items and lighthearted puzzles. Uncover the absurdities of Earth life through alien eyes and enjoy an engaging experience with hints and extras.

Highlights
  • Interactive animated scenes
  • Alien perspective humor
  • Beautiful hand-drawn artwork
  • Accessible intuitive controls
  • Hidden object hunting
  • Side quests and extras
Features
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Curious about how aliens view our world? Looking for Aliens takes you on an unforgettable journey where you uncover the strange, funny, and sometimes absurd truth about life on Earth—all through extraterrestrial eyes. Explore colorful scenes packed with surprises, humor, and easy puzzles in this hidden-object game. From secret alien outposts to bustling human cities, each level invites you to explore a world where nothing is quite as it seems. With over 25 hand-drawn locations and hundreds of quirky objects to find, the game’s colorful art style and creative settings will keep you hooked for hours. Explore each scene at your own pace, hunting for objects and uncovering hidden surprises. Need help? Use the built-in hints system to keep moving without losing the thrill of discovery. Key Features • Interactive Gameplay: Dive into richly animated scenes where every tap unveils a surprise or a fun detail. • Lighthearted Humor: Laugh along with clever insights into how aliens might interpret Earth’s oddities. • Beautiful Artwork: Lose yourself in bright, intricate visuals designed to captivate players of all ages. • Accessible Design: Whether you’re a beginner or a hidden-object pro, the game’s intuitive controls and flexible difficulty settings make it easy to enjoy. • Plenty of Extras: Beyond the main objectives, there are side quests and scattered surprises waiting to be discovered. Over 250 unique items to find in diverse locations. A mix of challenging puzzles and lighthearted gameplay. 25 hand-drawn locations Perfect for all kind of players Embark on a journey like no other, filled with laughs, surprises, and endless fun. Download Looking for Aliens now and discover why this quirky hidden-object game is out of this world! Looking for Aliens was developed by Yustas Game Studio.

Screenshots

Simple Match 34 screens
Looking for Aliens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Looking for Aliens at none against Simple Match 3's 1. Simple Match 3's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Simple Match 3 against 4.9 for Looking for Aliens. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 258 and 144 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Simple Match 3's written reviews are positive against 93% of Looking for Aliens's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Match 3 ships an update weekly, Looking for Aliens daily. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Simple Match 3 versus Looking for Aliens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Match 3Looking for Aliens
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.8 (258 ratings)4.9 (144 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.7% of reviews93.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings258 — better144
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#101#69 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size463 MB437 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMulberry Tree Games, LLCPlug In Digital

Customer experience

Simple Match 3

All ratings247 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews195 reviews
Positive89.7%
Neutral6.2%
Negative4.1%

Looking for Aliens

All ratings131 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive93.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.9%

User reviews

Simple Match 3

From 258 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Looking for Aliens

From 144 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Detailed and interactive
  • 👍 Challenging but not frustrating
  • 👍 Lots of levels and content
  • 👍 Reminds users of other popular games

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches in certain levels preventing progress
  • 🎨 Muted color palette not preferred by all users

Bugs and 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

Looking for Aliens

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Glitch in levels 3 and 5 where tapping the correct object does not register
  • Incompatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Improve visibility of item list at the bottom
  • Add a dark mode option

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Match 3

One-time1
  • Simple Match 3 Gold$1.99
None

Looking for Aliens

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Match 3 free?
Simple Match 3 costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Looking for Aliens free?
Looking for Aliens costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simple Match 3 or Looking for Aliens?
Looking for Aliens is rated higher. Simple Match 3 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 258 ratings, while Looking for Aliens averages 4.9 from 144 ratings.
Do Simple Match 3 or Looking for Aliens have ads?
Neither Simple Match 3 nor Looking for Aliens shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Match 3 or Looking for Aliens?
Simple Match 3 ships an update weekly, and Looking for Aliens daily. Most recently, Simple Match 3 was updated on October 27, 2026 and Looking for Aliens on October 27, 2026.
Which is more popular, Simple Match 3 or Looking for Aliens?
Simple Match 3 currently peaks at #101 in the App Store charts, and Looking for Aliens at #69. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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