# Clockmaker: Match 3 Puzzles — user reviews > 1,605 indexed App Store user reviews of Clockmaker by Samfinaco LLC, rated 4.60/5 from 184,726 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockmaker-match-3-puzzles/id929195587/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockmaker-match-3-puzzles/id929195587.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 136,482 · 4★ 26,914 · 3★ 13,092 · 2★ 4,037 · 1★ 4,201 ## What do users think of Clockmaker? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🎨 Beautiful graphics - 🕹️ Challenging gameplay - 🕰️ Engaging storyline and characters - ⏱️ Generous with free playtime rewards **Cons** - 💰 Expensive in-app purchases - 🤖 Levels too difficult without boosts - 📺 Excessive ads and pop-ups - 🐛 Crashes and bugs - ⏳ Slow progress without spending money **Commonly reported bugs** - Game crashing and freezing issues - Ads causing the game to become unresponsive - Rewards not being properly credited **Most requested features** - Pause button for free playtime rewards - More ways to earn in-game currency without spending - Better balance between difficulty and progression ## Newest reviews (15 of 1,605) ### 3/5 — Too many ads!! *2026-09-02, version 105.2.0* I quit playing this for a while because I became irritated by all the extra things they try and sell me and the extra games that I don’t want to play. I went back to this game this morning, thinking I had a few minutes, I could play a quick game. Nope. It took a good 5 minutes for all of the extra stuff they wanted to sell me to welcome me back. And, when I accumulated gems in my piggy bank, unless I paid 99 cents, I lost about a fourth of them. In the middle of a time trial game, which, by its very name, has a limited time to finish, they took me to the car race game, which I loathe! Then, when I finally got out of that, which isn’t easy, the time trial game I was in had disappeared. Rather than spend time hunting for it, I quit and will now delete the game. All your ads to buy stuff are extremely annoying. ### 3/5 — Fun but side challenges & ads annoyingly long *2026-09-01, version 105.2.0* Some ads last several minutes or cause the game to freeze. And the side games/puzzles are annoying. I waste minutes closing out puzzles and races just to get to the main game. I don’t care about the “extras”. And I definitely don’t want to spend minutes waiting for an ad to close. It gives prizes and extra play time only to steal it back with ads and story lines that are of no interest. ### 2/5 — Ads freeze all the time *2026-08-27, version 105.2.0* I have been playing this game for years and it is my favorite. Recently, ads in this game will play, but when you try to x out at the end, the ad will not close. It’s getting to the point where I no longer want to play. It is beyond frustrating. Please fix this. I have offloaded the app and reinstalled, but this has not fixed the problem. I don’t want to delete this game permanently but I’m not sure what else to do. ### 2/5 — Too many popups *2026-08-22, version 105.2.0* I used to love this game, actually would look forward to playing it every day after work. But it got to a point that every time I opened it, I had to spend 5 minutes or more, just getting thru the ads and forced side missions. It's not the time, it's the fact I couldn't just exit out. I just wanted to play the main game. ### 3/5 — Nice game …..But *2026-07-20, version 105.0.0* I do like this game. Lots of mini games as extras which are all fun to play, however as many others have said, some levels are almost impossible to finish without either using your tools or by watching ads. Ads…yes, they are becoming more and more frequent. You can get extra items after a game by watching an ad. If you choose not to, it shows you an ad anyway. After almost every game game there is an ad. I find now that I am watching more ads than actually playing the game. No wonder other games are ad free because the clockmaker has them all. More and more games now have few or zero ads. Clockmaker needs to watch out or it will be left behind. ### 2/5 — Used to be a cool game *2026-07-16, version 105.0.0* I’ve been playing this game off and on for years. I’ve previously walked away when the difficulty level was over the top (and levels were impossible to beat without spending money on boosters). For the last 9 months though, throughout the day, players were offered extra moves, boosters, rewards, etc. for watching ads. I thought this was pretty fair. It didn’t happen all the time, but when the option was there, it allowed a player to progress past an extremely challenging level without spending money. Not sure what changed but about a week ago, that option COMPLETELY disappeared; not just from the main game but also from the other events. So now, players are forced into spending money ( for moves, boosters, etc.). Here’s the thing- I have no problem spending $5-10 dollars per month on in-app purchases ( which is precisely what I’ve been doing). But if I’m backed into a corner with zero options to progress ( outside of opening my wallet) that’s when I wave goodbye. There are far too many other game options out there. ### 1/5 — Scam *2026-07-11, version 104.1.1* Don’t buy anything!! They literally create promos to “give” you bonuses. They are impossible to get. They give you the same pieces over and over that you don’t need. Takes 2 hours to reset. Always short one move buy moves only use 1 move but dont get the rest back? I paid for those they are mine. Stop scamming people ### 1/5 — Game taking over *2026-06-25, version 104.1.1* I downloaded this game again. I made purchases but my financial circumstances changed. Now, you ads are throwing me off my other games. Please stop! ### 2/5 — Not able to open *2026-06-24, version 104.1.1* Haven’t been able to open the game for a couple days, normally this is a 5 star game….whats up? ### 1/5 — Anoint *2026-06-22, version 104.1.0* Anoint ### 3/5 — Rip-off *2026-06-20, version 104.1.0* This used to be a fun game. You were challenged and you were able to strategize. Now, it’s all set up so you can only win if you are willing to pay, pay and pay. I’m deleting it. ### 1/5 — Too many invasive ads! *2026-06-15, version 104.0.0* Every click to advance game play spawns lengthy ads m, poor quality ads, many of which are glitchy, causing freezing, delayed timing, closing the app and restarting as well as pervasive user irritation. Some ads just cycle through repeating the same bs talking points. I understand needing to monetize using ads for a “free” game, but it’s becoming an industry pattern, increasing predatory low quality advertising that kills the enjoyment of the game. There is no balance between gamers and advertisers. The company is screwing over gamers. Time suck in the extreme 👎🏼 ### 1/5 — Just steal your money to get anywhere *2026-06-14, version 104.0.0* As the title says I’ve been playing for a while and it just wants more and more money to progress ### 1/5 — Great if you can get to game *2026-06-13, version 104.0.0* The game can be fun if you can get thru numerous popups within the game and many many ads. I just got too irritated with them. ### 1/5 — Used to be great *2026-06-10, version 104.0.0* I hadn’t played this game in a while. I came back to it today and it now makes you watch an ad that lasts several minutes after every attempt at a level. 30 seconds of play then 3+ minutes of ads. It makes no sense and it is not fun. I earned an hour of infinite hearts, but gave up when I realized that represented about 80% watching ads. I guess I’m just going to delete this game now. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Платные подписки в рекламе *2026-09-04, version 105.2.0* Что за фокусы , смотришь рекламу и раз платная подписка на какой то журнал ### 1/5 — Deleting this game *2026-08-31, version 105.2.0* All of a sudden, this game is all about ads. You play a few levels, and suddenly you’re thrust into an ad. I’m out. ### 1/5 — Spyware *2026-08-25, version 105.2.0* This pops up while playing other games and it’s just about impossible to remove it quickly to keep up with other opponents on other games …seriously needs reporting for spying on your content and personal details ### 1/5 — Intrusive *2026-08-22, version 105.2.0* This used to be a pretty good game. I watched my share of ads and bought my share of rubies. Their ads interrupt other games I’m trying to play and go on and on. The only way to get rid of them is to close down the game you’re playing and restart it. I just noticed that it’s now at the bottom of every game I open. This is beyond greedy. It feels unethical. Don’t get this game. It will literally take away the joy of game playing. ### 1/5 — Too many ads *2026-08-22, version 105.2.0* Was a terrific game before you saturated the game and vibe with ads. ### 1/5 — Ads Ads Ads Ads Ads Ads *2026-08-15, version 105.2.0* Used to be a good game. Now, all they do is spam you with ads. Even during game play. The ONLY way to solve puzzles in this game is with power ups. Which are on a time and only last so long (typically 15mins) then, after you are awarded the power ups, they waste most of your time with more ads. Reducing the actual amount of game play time. Corporate Marcos has ruined another game with their spam ads 👎🏿 ### 1/5 — To many ads *2026-08-12, version 105.1.0* The game has got worse far to many adverts , you cannot enjoy the game . ### 1/5 — Реклама *2026-08-10, version 105.1.0* Немыслимое количество рекламы! Как итог играешь минуту, пять минут рекламу смотришь! ### 1/5 — BB *2026-08-05, version 105.1.0* Portions of the game will not connect to the internet which is needed to play the game. Tried contacting support thru the game and all I get is an AI response that gives me suggestions of things to try that I have done. I need to be able to contact the support team. Game has been fun until the last set of mini games were added. Update Aug. 2026 Been playing the game for a long time. Don’t mind ads to play game. However they just made a condition to win a challenge that you must make an in game purchase. I won’t make purchases so I will not be able to win the challenge. I don’t like this latest development. I will delete the game if this continues. My personal rule is no in game purchases, if that is necessary to play a game I won’t play the game. ### 1/5 — Way Way Way too many ads *2026-08-02, version 105.1.0* I think I’ve downloaded an app that shows ads with the odd game thrown in. Ads during the game, ads after almost every game, ads which you have to watch in order to get you prizes after you actually won them ( by not watching them and restarting the game you lose the prizes). All we hear back is thanks for the feedback we’ll let our team know. Sorry I’m outta here. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Отзыв *2026-08-16, version 105.2.0* Не поверите,лет 10 в неё играю!!а она все не заканчивается))Скрасила мне скучные дни,крутая !ладно пойду дальше играть) ### 5/5 — Clockmaker *2026-07-30, version 105.1.0* Fascinating.Intriguing ### 5/5 — Inclusive *2026-07-09, version 104.1.1* I like the gameplay, though I don’t care for the story (I never so - don’t see the need for one, personally). I particularly appreciate the fact that there are several avatars to choose from, and that the diversity of characters to choose from is much wider in terms of sex and skin-color than most other games. This may not seem like a huge plus to some, but it is to me…such an easy factor to include, but which most games fail to offer. ### 5/5 — Jasmine Nicole Jackson *2026-06-29, version 104.1.1* Jasmine Nicole Jackson ### 5/5 — Clock maker *2026-06-27, version 104.1.1* Enjoying ### 5/5 — What’s happening with the game?? *2026-06-07, version 103.1.0* Come on clockmaster, we have had no new challenges for about 5 days and I am unable to move forward on any of the levels I’ve reached unless I want to spend money to buy gems and you’ve also reduced the amount of jewels and additional bonus on your hard level offer! I’ve also noticed you’ve removed the add extra moves by watching an ad at the end of a level! Please rectify! ### 5/5 — Awesome ❣️ *2026-06-04, version 103.1.0* Hi, I suffered a hit by a car, that caused me a TBI type 4; thanks God I’m alive. I played this type of games. It’s great for Your brain having a great time. Come try it and enjoy your time boosting your brain in a lot of aspects Normita76❣️ ### 5/5 — Too many ads *2026-06-01, version 103.1.0* Great strategy game. ### 5/5 — Love love *2026-05-14, version 103.1.0* This game keeps me entertained and challenged. I have only one problem. My husband wants me to stop buy extras🤣 ### 5/5 — Monastério *2026-05-10* Top --- *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 2026-09-14.*