# Simple Match 3 vs Paper

The clearest difference is price: Paper at Free against Simple Match 3's $1.99. Paper also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (daily vs weekly). Simple Match 3's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#66 vs unranked). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Simple Match 3 ships an update weekly, Paper daily. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Match 3 | Paper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (247 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-match-3/id6482984389/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **247** | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | **#66** | — |
| Size | 463 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mulberry Tree Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714124470) | [Joan Marti Gimeno](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693703943) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Match 3

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

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Paid · Casual, #88 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


### Paper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-drift/id6799534778)

**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 Paper free?

Paper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Paper shows ads; Simple Match 3 does not.

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

Simple Match 3 ships an update weekly, and Paper daily. Most recently, Simple Match 3 was updated on October 19, 2026 and Paper on October 6, 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.*