Comparison

Mindful Match 3 vs Scratchworks

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mindful Match 3

Experience a tranquil match-3 game designed for relaxation and focus. Progress through themed levels with calming insights and beautiful visuals. Play at your own pace without timers or pressure.

Highlights
  • Calming match-3 gameplay
  • Mindfulness journey themes
  • No timers or pressure
  • Adjustable field size
  • Progressive mindfulness chapters
  • Soothing insights and backgrounds
Features
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Discover a calming match-3 experience designed to help you slow down, refocus, and enjoy a moment of peace in your day. Mindful Match 3 turns classic match-3 gameplay into a gentle mindfulness journey. Each level introduces a new theme: Grounding, Awareness, Stillness, Focus, and more; paired with soothing insights and peaceful backgrounds. Play at your own pace. No timers, no pressure, just simple matches and quiet flow. You control the field size and how many matches is enough. The goal is to relax, not to rush. - A calmer approach to match-3 - Smooth, satisfying match-3 gameplay - No stress, no countdowns, no distractions - Beautiful color palettes that shift as you progress Follow your mindfulness journey! Progress through curated “mindfulness chapters,” each introducing: - A short insight to bring you into the moment - A unique visual theme for light & dark mode - A gentle sense of direction and purpose Play for clarity and focus: Mindful Match 3 is designed to give you a few peaceful minutes whenever you need them. Match tiles, breathe, and let the world slow down, one move at a time. Whether you’re taking a short break, unwinding before bed, or looking for a daily moment of presence, Mindful Match 3 offers a soothing space to rest your mind.

About

Scratchworks

Features
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Scratch, scrub, and clean all kinds of strange objects in this relaxing and satisfying casual game. From stubborn dirt to mysterious surfaces, every scratch can trigger unexpected events, funny reactions, or chaotic surprises. Clean dirty toilets, remove stains from clothes, scratch old disks, reveal hidden layers, and discover bizarre objects that react in unpredictable ways. Some things are satisfying to clean. Some are weird. Some may even break if you scratch too hard. Earn coins, unlock upgrades, improve your scratching tools, and automate the process to turn simple cleaning into a strangely addictive experience.

Screenshots

Mindful Match 34 screens
Scratchworks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mindful Match 3 at Free against Scratchworks's $0.99. Mindful Match 3 also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). Scratchworks's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Mindful Match 3 is free to download; Scratchworks costs $0.99 up front. Mindful Match 3 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Scratchworks asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mindful Match 3 ships an update every 2 weeks, Scratchworks every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mindful Match 3 versus Scratchworks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMindful Match 3Scratchworks
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB137 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexandr FensterATOMICSOFT COMPANY LIMITED

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Mindful Match 3

One-time2
  • Premium features$2.99
  • Coffee for developers$4.99
None

Scratchworks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mindful Match 3 free?
Mindful Match 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scratchworks free?
Scratchworks costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mindful Match 3 or Scratchworks have ads?
Both Mindful Match 3 and Scratchworks show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mindful Match 3 or Scratchworks?
Mindful Match 3 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Scratchworks every 5 months. Most recently, Mindful Match 3 was updated on October 15, 2026 and Scratchworks on October 14, 2026.

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