Simple Match 3

Name: Simple Match 3
Price: 1.99 USD
Rating: 4.8 (175 reviews)
Author: Mulberry Tree Games, LLC

ad-free match 3 puzzle game

$1.99 · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad

175 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Puzzle
Developer

Mulberry Tree Games, LLC
Language

EN
English
Size

472.3
MB

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!

Ratings & Reviews

4.8

out of 5

175 Ratings

Editors’ Choice

With relaxed swapping rules and charming graphics, this surprisingly slick match-3 puzzler makes the genre feel fresh again.
Great Match Three
05/02/2024

rjh19820813rjh
Really glad I purchased this game. Lots of fun for the low price. My problem with most match 3 games are the gimmicks, ads, grinding, or pay-to-win that comes with most (if not all) of them. This dev made a super clean, super fun version with none of that. You make your way through boards, winning achievements to unlock different symbol/color tiles you can use as you please. Different obstacles like gaps, blocks, fans and blobs are presented along the way that you have to navigate or destroy. Power ups are available to help when stuck. Really like that you can use a turn to move even if the move doesn’t result in a match. I set an original goal to get three stars on a level before moving on, but had to abandon that around level 70 due to seemingly impossible score objectives. I now replay every level until getting at least two stars. I got stuck on level 138 for a couple days, but wasn’t the start of an inevitable wall where even the one star targets make boards completely unsolvable. Really solid mobile game. Some small fixes to suggest would be 1) that moving a match into a T shape should result in a power up 2) a few levels said I had a obstacles remaining when the board was clear 3) having left over moves should get you more extra points toward stars and 4) leftover power ups should auto execute after 0 moves left. Currently on level 233. Great mind exerciser and time killer. Great job dev. 10/10 would recommend.

Developer Response
Thanks so much for your detailed 5 star review! I’m glad you’re enjoying the game :) I will definitely take all of your feedback into consideration! The 1.2 update that just released gives you slightly more points for left over moves, so hopefully that helps. I was able to pass all levels with 2 stars, and 3 stars is supposed to be a challenge, but if there are any levels that seem impossible please email me at mulberrytreegames@gmail.com and I can consider adjusting some things!
Great Match Three
05/02/2024

rjh19820813rjh

Really glad I purchased this game. Lots of fun for the low price. My problem with most match 3 games are the gimmicks, ads, grinding, or pay-to-win that comes with most (if not all) of them. This dev made a super clean, super fun version with none of that. You make your way through boards, winning achievements to unlock different symbol/color tiles you can use as you please. Different obstacles like gaps, blocks, fans and blobs are presented along the way that you have to navigate or destroy. Power ups are available to help when stuck. Really like that you can use a turn to move even if the move doesn’t result in a match. I set an original goal to get three stars on a level before moving on, but had to abandon that around level 70 due to seemingly impossible score objectives. I now replay every level until getting at least two stars. I got stuck on level 138 for a couple days, but wasn’t the start of an inevitable wall where even the one star targets make boards completely unsolvable. Really solid mobile game. Some small fixes to suggest would be 1) that moving a match into a T shape should result in a power up 2) a few levels said I had a obstacles remaining when the board was clear 3) having left over moves should get you more extra points toward stars and 4) leftover power ups should auto execute after 0 moves left. Currently on level 233. Great mind exerciser and time killer. Great job dev. 10/10 would recommend.
Developer Response 05/02/2024
Thanks so much for your detailed 5 star review! I’m glad you’re enjoying the game :) I will definitely take all of your feedback into consideration! The 1.2 update that just released gives you slightly more points for left over moves, so hopefully that helps. I was able to pass all levels with 2 stars, and 3 stars is supposed to be a challenge, but if there are any levels that seem impossible please email me at mulberrytreegames@gmail.com and I can consider adjusting some things!
Easily The Best Match 3 Game In The App Store
Jul 24

bard 1925
I have found through experience that the match 3 games that have in-app purchases have a rigged algorithm where the game, regardless of your moves, leads you to a point where you almost win the level and then offers you more chances if you make a purchase. This game you pay up front and there are NO in-app purchases. As such the game is entirely fair. If you play well you win. If you don’t, you lose. The gameplay is a simple straightforward match 3. As you play along you get power ups for advancing and reaching goals and you can change the themes of the tiles. There are no ridiculous side puzzles, growing a garden, or purchasing farm animals. The graphics are satisfying without being overwhelming. Don’t mistake “simple” for “easy”. I am up to level 65 and finding it VERY challenging. Works well on an iMac with trackpad or iPad. Easily worth what you pay for it. Thank you Mulberry Tree Games for a fair, fun, addictive match 3 game. Outstanding!!
Easily The Best Match 3 Game In The App Store
Jul 24

bard 1925

I have found through experience that the match 3 games that have in-app purchases have a rigged algorithm where the game, regardless of your moves, leads you to a point where you almost win the level and then offers you more chances if you make a purchase. This game you pay up front and there are NO in-app purchases. As such the game is entirely fair. If you play well you win. If you don’t, you lose. The gameplay is a simple straightforward match 3. As you play along you get power ups for advancing and reaching goals and you can change the themes of the tiles. There are no ridiculous side puzzles, growing a garden, or purchasing farm animals. The graphics are satisfying without being overwhelming. Don’t mistake “simple” for “easy”. I am up to level 65 and finding it VERY challenging. Works well on an iMac with trackpad or iPad. Easily worth what you pay for it. Thank you Mulberry Tree Games for a fair, fun, addictive match 3 game. Outstanding!!
2 big ones is a steal!
11/06/2024

souperbrick
Wow this game is phenomenal! i prefer this over its contemporaries because rather than drip feeding you unlockables and forcing you to grind this game has a satisfying gameplay loop of rewarding you with plenty of new tiles as you complete simple objectives. i’m only 13 levels in and i already have a plethora of tiles to choose from! AND the art direction is adorable! i am very curious if the developer designed these herself! I love the gradual incorporation of new mechanics as you progress through each level, it keeps things fresh and challenging. the music is lovely too and there are separate toggles for SFX and music! my only criticism is i wish there was a greater variety of rainbow tiles and power ups on the actual board, maybe additional effects could occur when you combine rainbow tiles together rather then them chaining together? regardless, this app is brilliant and completely worth the $2! thank you for your hard work!!
2 big ones is a steal!
11/06/2024

souperbrick

Wow this game is phenomenal! i prefer this over its contemporaries because rather than drip feeding you unlockables and forcing you to grind this game has a satisfying gameplay loop of rewarding you with plenty of new tiles as you complete simple objectives. i’m only 13 levels in and i already have a plethora of tiles to choose from! AND the art direction is adorable! i am very curious if the developer designed these herself! I love the gradual incorporation of new mechanics as you progress through each level, it keeps things fresh and challenging. the music is lovely too and there are separate toggles for SFX and music! my only criticism is i wish there was a greater variety of rainbow tiles and power ups on the actual board, maybe additional effects could occur when you combine rainbow tiles together rather then them chaining together? regardless, this app is brilliant and completely worth the $2! thank you for your hard work!!