# Simple Match 3 vs Tic!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tic! at none against Simple Match 3's 1. Simple Match 3's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and chart position (#51 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Simple Match 3 costs $1.99 and Tic! $1.95 up front. Simple Match 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tic! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Simple Match 3 against 4.7 for Tic!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Match 3 has 247 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Simple Match 3's written reviews are positive against 88% of Tic!'s.

Simple Match 3 ships an update weekly, Tic! fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Match 3 | Tic! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$1.95** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (247 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-match-3/id6482984389/reviews)** | [4.7 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tic/id6720712299/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **247** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | **90.1% of reviews** | 87.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#51** | — |
| Size | 463 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mulberry Tree Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714124470) | [Rohan Sachdeva](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688901662) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Match 3

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

**Currently charting:** #51 Top Paid · Casual, #73 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


### Tic!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tic/id6720712299)

A unique game that uses only haptic feedback for immersive gameplay, allowing you to play discreetly anytime, anywhere. Recreate rhythmic vibrations by tapping your screen.

**Highlights:** Haptic feedback gameplay, Screen-free gaming, Playable anywhere discreetly, Accessible for all, Eye strain relief, iPhone and Apple Watch support

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and fun
- 🚀 Amazing graphics and story
- 🔒 Accessible for all users
- 💡 Unique concept and gameplay
- 👍 Great for when bored or fidgeting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Confusing tutorial, especially for new modes
- 💰 Paid app with vibration-based gameplay
- 🐛 Inconsistent rhythm patterns
- 🐛 Compatibility issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Grey blob instead of black screen
- Installation error on older devices

**Requested features**

- More game modes and settings
- Ability to disable bottom screen bar
- Customizable haptic feedback
- Category change to Entertainment


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Match 3 free?

Simple Match 3 costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Tic! free?

Tic! costs $1.95, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Simple Match 3 or Tic!?

Simple Match 3 is rated higher. Simple Match 3 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 247 ratings, while Tic! averages 4.7 from 40 ratings.

### Do Simple Match 3 or Tic! have ads?

Neither Simple Match 3 nor Tic! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Match 3 or Tic!?

Simple Match 3 ships an update weekly, and Tic! fortnightly. Most recently, Simple Match 3 was updated on September 25, 2026 and Tic! on September 21, 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.*