# Simple Match 3 vs S.E.A.M.

The clearest difference is price: S.E.A.M. at Free against Simple Match 3's $1.99. S.E.A.M. also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Simple Match 3's advantage is chart position (#37 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Match 3 | S.E.A.M. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (258 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-match-3/id6482984389/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **258** | — |
| Positive reviews | 89.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | **#37** | — |
| Size | 463 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mulberry Tree Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714124470) | [Finite Fractal Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746186301) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Match 3

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

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Paid · Casual, #51 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


### S.E.A.M.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seam/id6794359489)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Match 3 free?

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

### Is S.E.A.M. free?

S.E.A.M. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Simple Match 3 or S.E.A.M. have ads?

Neither Simple Match 3 nor S.E.A.M. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Match 3 or S.E.A.M.?

Simple Match 3 ships an update weekly, and S.E.A.M. weekly. Most recently, Simple Match 3 was updated on October 30, 2026 and S.E.A.M. on October 31, 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.*