Matching Story - Merge & Match
Puzzle · Free · 4.9 out of 5 from 153,849 ratings
A relaxing match-3 puzzle game with story progression and merge mechanics, but be aware ads don't match the actual gameplay.
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GenrePuzzle
PriceFree
Difficultyhard
Ad intensitymedium
In-app-purchase pressurehigh
Typical sessionlong
DeveloperVERTEX GAMES PTE. LTD.
Rating4.9 out of 5 from 153,849 ratings
What players like
- Addictive and engaging match-3 gameplay
- No ads during play (ad-free experience)
- Responsive developers who fix bugs
- Relaxing gameplay with progression
- Very high store rating (4.89)
Common complaints
- False advertising - ads show mother/child storyline not in actual game
- Excessive monetization pressure - 900 diamonds for 5 tries, only 25 earned per win
- Confusing mechanics with no tutorial explaining tools and cards
- Game becomes unplayable after updates (black screen/won't load)
- Difficulty spikes make players stuck on same puzzle for days
What real reviews say
★★ Originally a 5 Star Game, but Originally I found this to be a five star game. Then you added “lanterns”. Since I’ve already purchased the app so that I don’t have to worry with ads, I don’t want to spend more money to buy my way out of an impossible task of having to get two matches in a row to get rid of a lantern. Ugh. Thanks
★ WGE Worst game ever. Don’t download this horsecrap of a game. The developers should be ashamed of themselves for tricking people.
★★★★★ Worth getting I’ve been purchasing and trying many games this week, this was the first game that didn’t rip me off! It’s fun too…I enjoyed very much!!
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Data: Apple App Store, as of 2026-07-10. Last updated 2026-07-10.