Simple Match 3 vs LetterLoom
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- No ads or subscriptions
- Hundreds of unique tiles
- Customizable appearance
- Daily levels with leaderboards
- Zen Mode for relaxation
- Satisfying visual effects
- Achievements and boosters
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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!
LetterLoom
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Discover LetterLoom – the word puzzle game that's easy to learn but delightfully challenging to master. SWIPE, CONNECT, DISCOVER Trace paths through letter grids to form words. The longer the word, the bigger your score. Can you find every hidden word and reach the target score? 80 HANDCRAFTED LEVELS Progress through 4 themed level packs, each with 20 unique puzzles. Start with the free pack and unlock more as you go. Every level features a carefully curated letter grid with dozens of valid words waiting to be found. COMPETE WITH FRIENDS Connect with Game Center to track your progress on leaderboards and unlock achievements. See how your word skills stack up against players worldwide. FEATURES • 80 unique levels across 4 level packs • Intuitive swipe-to-spell controls • Star ratings based on your performance • Game Center leaderboards and achievements • Family-friendly – all words are carefully validated • Works offline – play anywhere, anytime • Clean, nature-inspired design SCORING SYSTEM Earn points based on word length and special tile multipliers. Chain together longer words to maximize your score and earn all 3 stars on every level. Download LetterLoom today and put your vocabulary to the test!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LetterLoom at Free against Simple Match 3's $1.99. Simple Match 3's advantage is chart position (#46 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
LetterLoom is free to download; Simple Match 3 costs $1.99 up front. Simple Match 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LetterLoom sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Simple Match 3 ships an update weekly, LetterLoom every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Match 3 | LetterLoom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (258 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 89.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 258 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #46 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 463 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mulberry Tree Games, LLC | Dean Andreakis |
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
LetterLoom
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Simple Match 3
- Simple Match 3 Gold$1.99
LetterLoom
- Small Coin Pack$0.99
- Level Pack 2$2.99
- Level Pack 3$2.99
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- Level Pack 1$2.99
- Medium Coin Pack$2.99
- Large Coin Pack$7.99
- Premium Unlock$9.99
Questions
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