Hero Emblems II vs Match Mountain
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hero Emblems II
Embark on an epic adventure combining match-3 puzzles with classic JRPG elements. Lead a team of heroic warriors, unleash powerful skills through strategic emblem matching, and explore a world filled with magic, monsters, and ancient mysteries.
- Match-3 emblem battles
- Traditional JRPG exploration
- Unique hero skills and backstories
- Equipment customization
- Food consumption system for buffs
- Japanese character voice acting
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A new evolution of match-3, combat, and adventure! Hero Emblems II is a JRPG that combines elements of side-scrollers and match-3 games. Players control members of the Night Chasers, a group of heroic warriors, as they embark on an adventure to save their lands from an evil threat. [Game Features] ◆ Thrilling match-3 battle experiences Match three Emblems to clear them from the board and make your heroes attack. Clear four or more to generate Magic Emblems, allowing your heroes to unleash powerful skills. Perform combos to launch even more powerful attacks and vanquish your enemies! ◆ Traditional JRPG experience In a world of magic and swordplay, players will control members of the Night Chasers as they embark on an adventure together. Enter deep caves, explore ancient ruins, unlock treasure chests, fight against ferocious monsters, upgrade your equipment in town, and gain new information from villagers in the local taverns. A exciting RPG experience is waiting for you in Hero Emblems II! ◆ Substitute Heroes Each Hero possesses their own unique skills and backstory. There's Zack, the Human Warrior; Lucien, the Marten Knight; Sid, the Felinian Black Mage; Abner the Bard, and many more! Lead your favorite heroes into battle! ◆ Thrilling Japanese character voices in battles Personalized character voices make combat a thrilling, intense and fun experience! ◆ More equipment Enemies attack with a wide range of debuffs such as Poison, Ignition, Petrification or Curses. To fight against these tough opponents, you will need to choose your Heroes' weapons and armor carefully, and make good use of accessories to resist enemy debuffs and boost your Heroes' abilities! ◆'Food Consumption System' for Enhancing Battle Power A hero's adventure is always brimming with all sorts of challenges. Vicious monsters boast tremendous strength and always catch people off guard with their varied attack styles. Now, heroes can boost their abilities by indulging in delightful delicacies, allowing them to thwart monster attacks with a more refreshing rhythm! ◆One-time payment, IAP-free, and ad-free A New Chapter in the Night Chasers' History A long time ago, there was a mercenary group known as the Night Chasers. Instead of making money, these heroic warriors went around helping those in need. During the war, they helped a great many people who were suffering under tyranny and injustice. However, in the ensuing age of peace, the Night Chasers were no longer needed, and were forced to disband. Years later, four young people - Zack, Lucien, Sid, and Odelia - decided to carry on their legacy, forming the new Night Chasers. One day, Zack and his party save an Elven girl named Dolores. Suffering from amnesia, Dolores cannot remember why she has ventured so far from the Elven Kingdom – only that she has been sent on an urgent quest. Concerned for her well-being, the Night Chasers take her into their fold, leading them to discover an ancient and terrible threat to the kingdom... ** Recommend to use iPhone 6/iPad min4/iPad Air2/iPad 5th Gen./iPad Pro or later devices for better experiences.**
Match Mountain
Embark on a puzzle RPG adventure to become the champion of Match Mountain. Master a unique blend of match-3 and falling-block puzzles to defeat evil minions and a corrupted champion. Level up your hero, collect weapons, and compete in leaderboards.
- Match-3 and falling-blocks puzzle genre
- Offline play
- Monster battles with matching blocks
- Hero and weapon leveling
- Weapon collection
- Campaign mode
- Leaderboard competitions
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*Performs best on iPhone 7 or newer* Become the champion of Match Mountain by mastering a new genre of match-3 puzzle adventure game. The former champion of Match Mountain has become corrupt and the Allfather has chosen YOU to defeat her and become its new leader. Wield the Allfather's power to defeat the evil minions inside the mountain and dethrone the corrupted champion. ***FEATURES*** + A new genre of puzzle adventure that mixes match-3 with falling-blocks + Play offline - no need for an internet connection + Defeat all the monsters by matching blocks to unleash devastating attacks + Level-up your hero and your weapons + Collect new weapons as you defeat monsters + Become the champion of Match Mountain across the campaign + Compete in the leaderboards in TIME TRIALS and ENDLESS MODE + An art style that feels like you're playing a comic book!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Match Mountain at Free against Hero Emblems II's $6.99. Match Mountain also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 10.3). Hero Emblems II's advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 38%) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Match Mountain is free to download; Hero Emblems II costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hero Emblems II holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 156 and 151 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Hero Emblems II's written reviews are positive against 38% of Match Mountain's.
Hero Emblems II ships an update every 3 weeks, Match Mountain every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hero Emblems II | Match Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (156 ratings) — better | 4.0 (151 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 62.8% of reviews — better | 38.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 156 — better | 151 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 544 MB | 411 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | HeatPot Games Ltd. | Push Pop Pixels LLC |
Customer experience
Hero Emblems II
Match Mountain
User reviews
Hero Emblems II
From 156 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Excellent match-3 gameplay mechanics
- 💰 No pay-to-win or microtransactions
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and animations
- 🎵 Great music and character voice acting
- 📖 Engaging story with RPG elements
Room to improve
- ⚔️ Severe difficulty spikes and boss balancing issues
- ⏳ Excessive grinding required for progression
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and soft crashes
- 🌍 Poor English localization and translation quality
- 📋 Lack of quest journal or quest tracking system
Match Mountain
From 151 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 Refreshing and innovative concept
- 👍 Enjoyable and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Great artwork and design
- 🎵 Pleasant music and aesthetic
- ⏳ Good time-waster
Room to improve
- 💸 In-app purchases and ads
- 📱 Mandatory ad viewing
- 🚫 No landscape iPad mode
- 🕹️ Poor and sensitive controls
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
Bugs and requests
Hero Emblems II
Reported bugs
11 issues- Game crashes during final boss battles
- Soft crashes and emblem dropping errors
- iCloud sync not working properly after reinstall
- Location markers disappearing after quest completion
- Touchscreen input not working on one side of map
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- Elf character joining prevents map movement
- Five-star gems unable to convert with adjacent gems
- Visual glitches and display errors
- iPad home bar black border display issue
- iPad orientation support missing
- Game freezing and crashing randomly
Requested features
11 requests- Enemy level indicators for dungeon difficulty assessment
- Quest journal and quest tracking system
- Endgame endless mode for post-story gameplay
- Easy or casual difficulty mode
- Game+ or New Game+ mode
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- Multiplayer PvP battle mode
- Korean language support
- Better iCloud sync functionality
- Difficulty balancing adjustments
- More distinct puzzle board icons
- Faster map navigation speed
Match Mountain
Reported bugs
20 issues- App crashes frequently
- Fatal errors during gameplay
- Blocks not clearing when matched
- Blocks getting stuck
- Block rotation issues (unintended rotation)
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- Game freezes in pause menu
- Blocks place before appearing
- Unclearable blocks at bottom of stack
- Game crashes after reaching certain levels/character levels
- Watch ad button not working
- Game crashes when trying to defeat monsters
- Cannot buy full game on certain devices
- Pause endless mode glitch
- Game crashes after update
- Game crashes when playing 'beneath the mountain'
- Blocks skip sides during rotation
- F-blocks are the only 'board-changer'
- Slicing a block with tap-swipe
- Loss registration issues
- Game crashes when exp is awarded
Requested features
10 requests- Add more levels
- Add online multiplayer with friends
- Option to change control sensitivity
- Button at the bottom for placing blocks
- More block space on the board
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- Dark mode option
- More visual indication for block drop timer
- More narrative in story mode
- More varied weapons with stats
- Quick restart option for levels/endless mode
In-app purchases
Hero Emblems II
No in-app purchases
Match Mountain
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Hero Emblems II free?
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Do Hero Emblems II or Match Mountain have ads?
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