Simple Match 3 vs ParBound
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!
ParBound
Experience a relaxing arcade golf game with endless challenges. Master precise shots to achieve massive hole-in-one streaks and climb leaderboards. Explore handcrafted courses inspired by diverse natural environments.
- Endless Mode for hole-in-one streaks
- Leaderboard competition
- Tour Mode with handcrafted courses
- Diverse environmental themes
- Simple to learn, challenging to master
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Parbound is a relaxing arcade golf game where every shot matters. Build massive hole-in-one streaks in Endless Mode, compete for leaderboard glory, and see how far your best run can go. When you’re ready for a new challenge, journey through Tour Mode and play your way across handcrafted courses inspired by forests, mountains, cliffs, caves, and more. Simple to pick up, fun to master.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ParBound at Free against Simple Match 3's $1.99. ParBound also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Simple Match 3's advantage is ratings volume (247 vs 3) and chart position (#32 vs unranked). On ads 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
ParBound is free to download; Simple Match 3 costs $1.99 up front. Simple Match 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ParBound asks for nothing beyond the download.
ParBound 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 3, 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 ParBound's.
| Parameter | Simple Match 3 | ParBound |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (247 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 90.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 247 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #32 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 463 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Mulberry Tree Games, LLC | Tyler Lutz |
Customer experience
Simple Match 3
ParBound
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
ParBound
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Simple Match 3
- Simple Match 3 Gold$1.99
ParBound
No in-app purchases









