Comparison

Fraud Tycoon vs Simple Match 3

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

Head to head
About

Fraud Tycoon

Explore the world of online fraud through puzzle-based gameplay. Learn about the tools and tactics criminals use to exploit vulnerable businesses and build your own virtual criminal enterprise. This educational game highlights real-world fraud methods.

Highlights
  • Puzzle-based gameplay
  • Simulates criminal organizations
  • Learn about fraud tools
  • Virtual criminal enterprise building
  • Educational about fraud prevention
Features
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Using puzzle-based gameplay, Fraud Tycoon takes you behind the scenes of criminal organizations that prey on online businesses that have vulnerable security. Developed in conjunction with fraud prevention company Kount, Fraud Tycoon asks players to step into the shoes of a criminal and compete for the fake currency "Bytecash" to purchase stolen credit cards and actual fraud-enabling tools to build your criminal enterprise. While the credit cards, identities and retailers are fictional, the elements of Fraud Tycoon are designed to educate the public about the tools fraudsters use to commit crimes that impact businesses, consumers and our economy.

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!

Screenshots

Fraud Tycoon4 screens
Simple Match 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Fraud Tycoon at Free against Simple Match 3's $1.99. Fraud Tycoon also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). Simple Match 3's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 23 months) and chart position (#61 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Fraud Tycoon against 4.8 for Simple Match 3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64 and 247 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Fraud Tycoon's written reviews are positive against 90% of Simple Match 3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fraud Tycoon ships an update every 23 months, Simple Match 3 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Fraud Tycoon versus Simple Match 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFraud TycoonSimple Match 3
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.8 (64 ratings)4.8 (247 ratings)
Positive reviews95.6% of reviews — better90.2% of reviews
Number of ratings64247 — better
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#61 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB463 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPonywolf, LLCMulberry Tree Games, LLC

Customer experience

Fraud Tycoon

All ratings64 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive95.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.4%

Simple Match 3

All ratings247 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews193 reviews
Positive90.2%
Neutral6.2%
Negative3.6%

Bugs and requests

Fraud Tycoon

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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

In-app purchases

None

Fraud Tycoon

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Match 3

One-time1
  • Simple Match 3 Gold$1.99

Questions

Is Fraud Tycoon free?
Fraud Tycoon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Match 3 free?
Simple Match 3 costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fraud Tycoon or Simple Match 3?
Fraud Tycoon and Simple Match 3 are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 64 and 247 ratings respectively.
Do Fraud Tycoon or Simple Match 3 have ads?
Neither Fraud Tycoon nor Simple Match 3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fraud Tycoon or Simple Match 3?
Fraud Tycoon ships an update every 23 months, and Simple Match 3 weekly. Most recently, Fraud Tycoon was updated on October 1, 2026 and Simple Match 3 on October 17, 2026.

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