Matching Story - Merge & Match

Puzzle · Free · 4.9 out of 5 from 160,929 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 160,929 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

★★★★★ Matching With Love Nice Relaxing Game. The Levels are The Business

★ Just a money grab Fun to play at first when the algorithm allows you to win games. At the higher levels, you will play the same board 20 or more times unless you spend money. I would rather watch a short ad than be stressed out by something that is supposed to be fun. Each update makes it harder to get rewards, and t

★★ What happened? I’ve been playing this game for awhile and now the friends section is gone so I cannot visit anyone to get daily treasures.

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Data: Apple App Store, as of 2026-08-24. Last updated 2026-08-24.