Comparison

Simple Match 3 vs The Last Pearl

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

The Last Pearl

Engage in a strategic turn-based game set in a dark fantasy world with captivating 16-bit graphics. Outwit your opponent by strategically taking pearls, aiming to force them to take the final one.

Highlights
  • Dark fantasy setting
  • 16-bit retro graphics
  • Strategic pearl collection gameplay
  • Easy to learn, challenging to master
  • Unique story and atmosphere
Features
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The Last Pearl: Dark Fantasy Strategy Game In this enchanting game set in a dark fantasy atmosphere, you wander through a forest brought to life with 16-bit graphics, only to be approached by a mysterious frog-like wizard named Riddleran who invites you to a game full of strategy and wit. The Last Pearl is a game that is simple yet requires deep strategy. There are 12 pearls divided into 3 rows on the board. The first row has 3 pearls, the second row has 4 pearls, and the third row has 5 pearls. The goal is to make your opponent take the last pearl. In each turn, you can collect as many pearls as you want from a single row, but be careful! Use strategic moves to defeat your opponent Riddleran and savor the victory. Key Features: Unique story set in a dark fantasy world Captivating atmosphere with 16-bit retro graphics Game mechanics full of intelligence and strategy Easy to understand yet challenging gameplay Fun and addictive gameplay for all ages Can you defeat Riddleran and make him take the last pearl? Download the game now and test your strategic skills!

Screenshots

Simple Match 34 screens
The Last Pearl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: The Last Pearl at Free against Simple Match 3's $1.99. The Last Pearl also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). Simple Match 3's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#51 vs unranked). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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

The Last Pearl is free to download; Simple Match 3 costs $1.99 up front. Simple Match 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Last Pearl asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Simple Match 3 versus The Last Pearl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Match 3The Last Pearl
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (258 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings258 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#51 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size463 MB110 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMulberry Tree Games, LLCBora Eskiciolu

Customer experience

Simple Match 3

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

The Last Pearl

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

The Last Pearl

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Match 3

One-time1
  • Simple Match 3 Gold$1.99
None

The Last Pearl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Match 3 free?
Simple Match 3 costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is The Last Pearl free?
The Last Pearl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Match 3 or The Last Pearl have ads?
The Last Pearl shows ads; Simple Match 3 does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple Match 3 or The Last Pearl?
Simple Match 3 ships an update weekly, and The Last Pearl weekly. Most recently, Simple Match 3 was updated on October 30, 2026 and The Last Pearl on October 12, 2026.

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