# Simple Match 3 vs Sixtep

The clearest difference is price: Sixtep at Free against Simple Match 3's $1.99. Sixtep also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). Simple Match 3's advantage is ratings volume (247 vs 18) and chart position (#47 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Sixtep is free to download; Simple Match 3 costs $1.99 up front. Simple Match 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sixtep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sixtep holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Match 3 has 247 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Simple Match 3's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sixtep's.

Simple Match 3 ships an update weekly, Sixtep every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Match 3 | Sixtep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (247 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-match-3/id6482984389/reviews) | **[5.0 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sixtep/id6753636560/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **247** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 90.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#47** | — |
| Size | 463 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mulberry Tree Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714124470) | [Tyler Finck](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844126209) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Match 3

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

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Paid · Casual, #67 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


### Sixtep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sixtep/id6753636560)

A daily word puzzle game where you complete six-letter words using provided letters and locked letters in each position. Offers a clean design and tracks your progress. An optional Pro upgrade unlocks advanced stats and more puzzles.

**Highlights:** Daily word puzzle, Six-letter word completion, Locked letter mechanics, Clean minimalist design, Completion time tracking, Optional Pro upgrade

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sixtep Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Match 3 free?

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

### Is Sixtep free?

Sixtep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simple Match 3 or Sixtep?

Sixtep is rated higher. Simple Match 3 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 247 ratings, while Sixtep averages 5.0 from 18 ratings.

### Do Simple Match 3 or Sixtep have ads?

Neither Simple Match 3 nor Sixtep shows ads.

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

Simple Match 3 ships an update weekly, and Sixtep every 4 days. Most recently, Simple Match 3 was updated on September 25, 2026 and Sixtep on July 17, 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.*