This is supposed to be a simple and mindless game. It gets way too difficult past a certain point. Not what I wanted when I purchased.

I’m sure like for many of you, match 3 is a comfort zone, and ads would turn it into stress instead. This version also makes the good call to omit the many over-the-top mechanics that end up making full wipes of the screen a necessity to clear many levels. Zen mode is the perfect balance of not feeling paint-by-numbers easy but allowing relaxation, and the numbered levels are a reasonable challenge! Will keep trying on the Daily Level for that scoreboard competition to mix things up!

I love match 3 games but hate endless ads, having to wait for energy and pay to play gimmicks. It’s nice to play a fun causal game whenever I want without distractions.

So nice to pay once and be done with it! Fun match 3 with a lot of fun little enhancements. The ad games are ridiculous!

This is by far my favorite match 3 game on iOS and it’s in the top 3 across all the similar games I’ve played across all platforms. The levels are interesting and challenging without being unfair, the power-ups are interesting and, while not unique to this game, add a fun element of strategy to play. The daily levels are also usually both fun and challenging. The endless “zen mode” is also a good option for unstructured gameplay. The one IAP adds a few hundred extra levels and a few new mechanics, along with a second “gold” daily level. I found the cost of both the game and IAP to be well worth the dozens of hours I’ve played. I hope the dev keeps offering occasional similar DLCs—I’ll be sure to pick them up if so. One feature I’d like is a procedurally generated mode like zen mode but with actual objectives like the main levels.

I really enjoy everything about this game! Of note, the developer is very responsive to any issues that arise. The game is fast paced and fun! Great challenges and many levels to play.

Love this game so much! Truly ad free! This is a great game that easily beats every other matching game out there! Lindsey is so on top of bug reports, unlike other developers. I love all the games from this developer and recommend them all. Finally an ad free, clean experience!

The pricetag of $2 is well worth-it. I have many hours in this game. There are no ads. The gameplay is fun and polished. The programming seems to be very well-done: I have never encountered a game-breaking bug. The icons on the tiles that you match can be freely customized from a huge batch of icons. Unlocking the icons by playing is a fun challenge. The Gold levels and mechanics are also worth $2, although I briefly had trouble redeeming my purchase of the Gold Edition (this has since been resolved, and I am enjoying Gold). The music, sound effects, and haptic feedback are all pleasant and calming. When I play this game, I do not feel anxious in the way that other free games in this genre make me feel anxious. If you enjoy Bejeweled, Tetris, or similar games, then you will enjoy Simple Match 3.

I play the daily level, well, daily. Never a single ad. Follows the typical match 3 rules, just no buying a win😁. Perfect fidget game while listening to podcasts or lectures….no timed events, so no worries setting it down to take a note, or focus more closely. I’m Katalysator on the leaderboard (typically in the top three). Latest update has a leaderboard problem

When I switch to zen mode, there is no way I can switch back to normal mode.