# CastleMAGE — EASY to learn HARD to master > Match-3 puzzle game with building and spellcasting mechanics. (iPhone/iPad app by Mike Zriel.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castlemage/id1171058332 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Mike Zriel](https://appshunter.io/developer/419671204) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Puzzle, Strategy - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.80/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.1 · 17 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2016-12-15 - Data updated: 2026-06-01 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castlemage/id1171058332/reviews.md ## What is CastleMAGE? CastleMAGE the super addictive original match 3 puzzle game with a twist played by millions! 3x bushes become a tree, 3x trees become a forest and so on. 3x Rocks become wall, 3x walls become towers, 3x towers become castles, you get the idea, now master it! Build towers, castles, farms and windmills by matching 3 objects! Harvest goods to buy missing pieces and collect gold to cast fun magic spells! Really easy at first, challenging as you get better! - Unlock bigger and better items, secret last level items! - Amazingly fun gameplay that is easy to learn and hard to master! - Trade goods and purchase magic spells to transform the game. - Experience beautiful 3D isometric graphics as you build game. Take control of your land today and start your rise to power! CastleMAGE is completely free to play, you can advance quicker with in-app purchases. Easy to play Match 3 Game! match 3 items and they grow to next item. Super addictive game, easy to play hard to master! ## Key features - Match 3 item progression - Build structures like castles and farms - Harvest goods for upgrades - Collect gold for magic spells - Unlock bigger and better items - Beautiful 3D isometric graphics ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 1000 Goods and 1000 Gold | $0.99 | one-time | | 5000 Goods and 5000 Gold | $3.99 | one-time | | 10000 Goods and 10000 Gold | $6.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 13) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castlemage/id1171058332/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Fantastic fun app *2025-12-30, version 1.3.1* Really fun App to plan, nice music. Waiting for the bus or just when I have some time to burn. Love it! ### 1/5 — Update has issues on iPad *2024-01-21, version 1.3.1* It’s been a few years since I have played this, but saw an update on iPad instance tonight, and am surprised the issues I am experiencing. First screen doesn’t fit on the screen size, way to large, in both landscape or portrait mode. When starting a new game, get prompted for playing videos for free content, but when this is accepted, the game view starts, and game remains frozen. Have restarted 5 times and same on every attempt. ### 5/5 — Brilliant Game *2024-01-20, version 1.3.1* This game is easy to learn and fun to play! Highly addictive, I have played it for hours! ### 5/5 — So far so good *2021-02-25* Just started but I like it! ### 4/5 — A little confusing *2020-03-13* Love this type of game, still trying to figure out how it works. ### 5/5 — CastleMAGE *2019-02-01, version 1.2* Great game, can waste many hours playing it ### 5/5 — Lee *2017-03-02, version 1.1* Simple but addictive! ### 5/5 — Easy and fun! *2017-02-23* Love the music too, it's an easy and relaxing game to play 👌 ### 5/5 — Good *2017-01-18, version 1.1* Hay ### 5/5 — Hay *2017-01-03, version 1.1* Hay ## Frequently asked questions about CastleMAGE ### What is CastleMAGE? CastleMAGE is a super addictive match-3 puzzle game with a unique twist. Players match items to build structures, harvest goods, and cast magic spells. ### How do you play CastleMAGE? You play by matching three identical items to evolve them into a higher-tier item. For example, three bushes become a tree, and three trees become a forest. This mechanic extends to building structures like walls, towers, and castles. ### Is CastleMAGE free to play? Yes, CastleMAGE is completely free to play. However, you can advance more quickly by making in-app purchases. ### Does CastleMAGE have ads? Yes, CastleMAGE contains advertisements. ### What devices does CastleMAGE support? CastleMAGE is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. ### What is the age rating for CastleMAGE? CastleMAGE has an age rating of 4+. ### How often is CastleMAGE updated? The latest version of CastleMAGE is 1.3.1, which was last updated on January 20, 2024. Updates typically include new features and bug fixes. ### What are the graphics like in CastleMAGE? CastleMAGE features beautiful 3D isometric graphics, offering an immersive visual experience as you build your game world. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.3.1 — 2024-01-20 We continue to improve the quality of CastleMAGE with new features and fixes as needed! ### 1.3 — 2024-01-19 Added support for latest iOS ### 1.2 — 2017-11-23 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Added support for iPhone X ### 1.1 — 2016-12-20 Game Improvements and minor bugs fixes ### 1.0 — 2016-12-15 No release notes. ## Apps similar to CastleMAGE | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Tower Clash](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tower-clash/id1542992503) | 4.4 (2,585) | Free | Games | | [Kingdom Rush Origins HD - TD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingdom-rush-origins-hd-td/id904737541) | 4.9 (5,205) | $2.99 | Games | | [Idle Medieval Merchant Tycoon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-medieval-merchant-tycoon/id1572251659) | 4.5 (722) | Free | Games | | [Grim Defender: Castle Defense](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grim-defender-castle-defense/id1378304905) | 4.7 (1,026) | Free | Games | | [City Island 2: Building Story](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/city-island-2-building-story/id838193156) | 4.3 (107) | Free | Games | | [Viking Gods - Idle Tap Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viking-gods-idle-tap-game/id1599426554) | 4.7 (557) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Mike Zriel - [Solitaire Simple free](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-simple-free/id1032361801) - [MOT Car Check and Valuation](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mot-car-check-and-valuation/id1163620253) - [CAR VALUE](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-value/id1370342397) All apps by Mike Zriel: https://appshunter.io/developer/419671204 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-01.*