# Halloween Heat

> Addictive Halloween-themed match-3 puzzle game with multiple modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Sprakelsoft GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halloween-heat/id473507897 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sprakelsoft GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/424478680)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Family
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 176 App Store ratings · 81 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: +9
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 52 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-04-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halloween-heat/id473507897/reviews.md

## What is Halloween Heat?

It´s Halloween and we are providing the perfect game for it. "Halloween Heat" is an addictive match-3-puzzle-game.

It features:
+ Three game modes: Normal, Quick and Infinite
+ HD graphics (incl. particle-systems) with retina- and full iPad-support
+ Spooky music
+ Steady framerates with 60 FPS on most devices
+ Full "Game Center"-support

Instructions:
Normal mode -
you advance to the next level when you match the required number of items as it´s shown in the upper part of the screen.

Quick mode -
Try to match as many items as you can in 60 seconds!

Infinite mode -
You have unlimited time so you won´t be surprised by any "game over"-messages

You can move the items by tapping at the source and then at the target-position or just swiping!

## Key features

- Three game modes: Normal, Quick, Infinite
- HD graphics with particle systems
- Spooky music
- Retina and full iPad support
- Game Center integration
- Smooth 60 FPS performance

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Halloween Heat?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 😊 Highly addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎃 Excellent Halloween theme and atmosphere
- 🎵 Great music and sound design
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable for all ages
- ⏱️ Multiple game modes with varying difficulty
- 🆓 Full version without paywalls
- 🧩 Simple but engaging match-3 mechanics
- ⚡ Good for quick gaming sessions

**Cons**

- 📺 Ads cover bottom row of game, blocking gameplay
- 💰 Ad removal purchase doesn't work
- 🐛 Game crashes frequently
- 🔊 Repetitive sound effects and howling
- 👁️ Graphics quality issues causing eye strain
- ❌ Difficulty closing ads without interference
- 🎮 Limited gameplay depth and challenge

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Ad banner persists after purchasing ad removal
- Ads cover bottom row of game board making it unplayable
- Ad close button non-functional with 'ad police' message appearing
- Game crashes without warning
- Graphics rendering issues causing visual discomfort

**Most requested features**

- Resume from last completed level instead of restarting
- More varied sound effects beyond howling
- Bonus rewards for 4+ piece matches
- Themed versions for Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter
- Better power-ups and special piece reactions
- Improved graphics quality
- Shuffle board instructions clarification

## Recent user reviews (10 of 81)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halloween-heat/id473507897/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Fun, but

*2025-04-06, version 1.6*

Fun, but once you purchase it to remove ads it doesn’t recognize it and continues to have the ad banner at the bottom.

### 1/5 — Purchased “no ads” and ads continue to cover game

*2019-09-07, version 1.6*

Have played this game off and on for years.  Noticed ads were popping up and covering the game. Purchased the $1.99 option to remove ads. I have loaded and unloaded the game and the game continues to display ads while playing.

### 3/5 — An all-time fave game of mine but...

*2019-07-08, version 1.6*

PLEASE FIX the AD covering the BOTTOM ROW of the GAME!!      

love this game and always have, but now there is an ad that pops up at the bottom that completely COVERS the bottom row of figures to the point you can’t play it at all. I have lost games trying. Even if you try to X out to close the ad, a msg from the “ad police” comes on and offers to “report it” but then it goes back to the SAME ad with the SAME inability to X out of it. Can this PLEASE be fixed?
Also, for potential players, it’s a great game, but the music and sound effects are awful, I went to Settings and turned both off almost right away. 
Enjoy!
WILL you EVER fix the fact that ads cover the bottom row??????? I love when it says “Ad Closed By Google” but it STILL covers the bottom row!!
PLEASE FIX!!!!!!!!

### 3/5 — The google ad ruins the game!

*2019-04-26, version 1.6*

I like the game but the ad runs right through it and you can’t play.

### 5/5 — Great game

*2018-08-24, version 1.6*

I play this almost everyday.  It’s fun, and great exercise for my eyes!!

### 5/5 — Jane

*2017-11-05, version 1.6*

Brilliant. More like this please.

### 3/5 — It's good

*2017-10-20, version 1.6*

I enjoyed the Christmas game similar to this so I downloaded the Halloween app.  For some reason the graphics on this version hurt my eyes. It's unpleasant to look at for me. So strange.

### 3/5 — Crashing

*2017-06-05, version 1.4*

I've been playing this game a long time. This past week it suddenly started crashing!  Terrible now. Someone needs to fix this app!

### 5/5 — Great Halloween game!

*2016-11-03, version 1.4*

I really like this match 3 game.  The graphics are just rightfor Halloween and the music is perfect, it's my favorite part!

### 5/5 — Fun!! Especially for Halloween lovers!!

*2016-08-05, version 1.4*

I really enjoy this game and the music makes it even better.. Great for getting into the Halloween spirit!

## Frequently asked questions about Halloween Heat

### What kind of game is Halloween Heat?

Halloween Heat is an addictive match-3 puzzle game designed with a Halloween theme. It offers a fun and engaging experience for players who enjoy matching items to progress.

### What are the different game modes available?

The game features three distinct modes: Normal mode, where you advance by matching a required number of items; Quick mode, challenging you to match as many items as possible in 60 seconds; and Infinite mode, offering unlimited time for a relaxed experience.

### Is Halloween Heat free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. It also includes in-app purchases, allowing players to enhance their experience further.

### What devices is Halloween Heat compatible with?

The game boasts HD graphics with retina and full iPad support, ensuring a visually appealing experience across a range of devices. It's optimized for steady framerates, aiming for 60 FPS on most devices.

### How do I play Halloween Heat?

You can move items by tapping the source and then the target position, or by simply swiping. The objective varies by mode, but generally involves matching three or more identical items to clear them from the board.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2017-09-23

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

+ 64-bit support
+ Minor bugfixes
+ added ability to get another 120 seconds by watching a video
+ Thanks for playing "Halloween Heat"

### 1.5 — 2017-09-12

+ 64-bit support
+ Minor bugfixes
+ added ability to get another 120 seconds by watching a video
+ Thanks for playing "Halloween Heat"

### 1.4 — 2012-10-19

-Minor changes!

### 1.3 — 2011-11-11

-Minor bugfixes!

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To support us and our work: Remember to rate each update separately. Thanks to all the players and especially thanks for the ★★★★★-reviews!

### 1.2 — 2011-11-04

-The last version crashed on devices with iOS<4.0 (like some Ipads with iOS 3.2). Now it should run on all devices and all iOS versions.
If the game still crashes, please tell us (android@sprakelsoft.com).
Thank you!

-Minor bugfixes!

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To support us and our work: Remember to rate each update separately. Thanks to all the players and especially thanks for the ★★★★★-reviews!

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