Comparison

Simple Match 3 vs Minebound

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

Minebound

Features
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No ads. No tracking. No distractions. Minebound reimagines the classic Minesweeper with a clean, modern experience built for focus and clarity. Whether you want a quick logical reset or a deeper strategic challenge, Minebound delivers smooth gameplay, thoughtful design, and satisfying decision making in every session. Designed from the ground up for mobile, every interaction feels natural and responsive. The interface stays quiet so your attention remains on what matters most: reading the field, trusting logic, and making the right move.

Screenshots

Simple Match 34 screens
Minebound3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Minebound at Free against Simple Match 3's $1.99. Minebound also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Simple Match 3's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#46 vs unranked). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Match 3 ships an update weekly, Minebound every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Simple Match 3 versus Minebound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Match 3Minebound
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (256 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings256 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#46 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size463 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMulberry Tree Games, LLCJunyi Lin

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

Minebound

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

Minebound

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Match 3 free?
Simple Match 3 costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Minebound free?
Minebound is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Match 3 or Minebound have ads?
Neither Simple Match 3 nor Minebound shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Match 3 or Minebound?
Simple Match 3 ships an update weekly, and Minebound every 2 months. Most recently, Simple Match 3 was updated on October 22, 2026 and Minebound on October 12, 2026.

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