Comparison

DayD Chapter 1 vs MatchVille

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DayD Chapter 1

Embark on a science fiction adventure through time to stop an eccentric villain from wreaking havoc in the past. Explore unique levels, tame dinosaurs, and build structures in this engaging story-driven game.

Highlights
  • Time travel adventure
  • Dinosaur taming
  • Resource management
  • Building construction
  • Unique objectives
  • Comic-like plot
Features
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Brian, an outstanding (though some may say eccentric!) scientist, invented a time machine that sent him hurtling into the past! But forget about a leisurely stroll through the land of the dinosaurs: his old friend Doctor Awful is already there waiting! He invented his own time machine before Brian and has already managed to run amock in the past! Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to help Brian stop Doctor Awful in an adventure full of mystery, research, and of course, time travel. All that and more awaits in this exciting science fiction adventure thrillride! 50 unique levels, tons of different objectives, super cool settings and a fun and engaging plot are yours to explore now. Construct buildings, tame dinosaurs, manage resources and build other awesome structures. Simple controls and smooth game mechanics will help you get going in no time. But if you still don't understand something, you can always use the Help menu. DayD: Through time is an exciting adventure through the dinosaur era! - A unique world with elements of both the past and future - A funny plot with interesting characters that reads like a comic - Tons of unique objectives - Get to know different dinosaurs: pterodactyls, t-rexes, triceratopses and others. - All sorts of different locations - Crucial bonuses: fast build, accelerated run, slow down time. - Easy controls and a clear tutorial. - Over 20 hours of custom game content for players of all ages. - A special soundtrack

About

MatchVille

Build and decorate your dream cafe in a charming town. Complete match-3 puzzles to serve customers, unlock new stories, and interact with friendly townspeople. Compete in events for prizes and create a unique atmosphere.

Highlights
  • Match-3 levels with bonuses and combos
  • Build and decorate your own cafe
  • Decorate an old park and riverside
  • Interact with friendly townspeople
  • Participate in exciting in-game events
  • Unlock new stories and surprises
Features
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Do you dream of opening your own cafe? Matchville is the best place for your business. Complete exciting match-3 levels, build up a cute old cafe, decorate the garden and riverside and get to know the townspeople. Max the charming barista is always glad to serve customers, but he can't handle them all without your help. New people, exciting stories, nice surprises and holidays – all this is a small part of what awaits you in this cozy town. Game features: Exciting match-3 levels with colorful bonuses and combos: collect juicy berries and crunchy cookies to complete quests. Build up your own cafe business: choose your item style and create a unique atmosphere Decorate an old park: this little corner of Matchville is ready to surprise you with its unique history The friendly townspeople are always willing to help and offer their ideas Exciting events: compete with other players and get wonderful prizes Choosing your cafe design and decorating the old park and the wonderful riverside will do more than just bring in customers. The cozy little corner you create could change the fate of your customers. After all, a cafe is a meeting place of friends, colleagues and future partners. How many new friends will you make on the path to success? Hurry and visit Matchville to make it even more beautiful! You can play Matchville absolutely free, but the game has the option to use real money to purchase bonuses. All the latest news about Matchville; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matchville.game/ Any questions? Contact our support service at help_matchville@creobit.ru

Screenshots

DayD Chapter 14 screens
MatchVille4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DayD Chapter 1 at 4.5 against MatchVille's 1.6. DayD Chapter 1 also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 12%). MatchVille's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DayD Chapter 1 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and MatchVille sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DayD Chapter 1 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of DayD Chapter 1's written reviews are positive against 12% of MatchVille's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DayD Chapter 1 versus MatchVille: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDayD Chapter 1MatchVille
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (19 ratings) — better1.6 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better11.8% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 19 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size420 MB283 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer8FLOOR COMPANY LIMITED8FLOOR LTD

Customer experience

DayD Chapter 1

All ratings19 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral10.5%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

MatchVille

All ratings8 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive11.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.2%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

DayD Chapter 1

One-time4
  • Start offer$7.99
  • One minute offer$8.99
  • Season offer$10.99
Show 1 more
  • Buy full version of game$14.99
10 purchases

MatchVille

One-time10
  • 1000$0.99
  • Good Start$0.99
  • Own Business$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Trainee set$2.99
  • Successful franchise$2.99
  • 5500$4.99
  • Barista set$9.99
  • Partner set$59.99
  • 110000$79.99
  • Director set$99.99

Questions

Is DayD Chapter 1 free?
DayD Chapter 1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MatchVille free?
MatchVille is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DayD Chapter 1 or MatchVille?
DayD Chapter 1 is rated higher. DayD Chapter 1 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while MatchVille averages 1.6 from 7 ratings.
Do DayD Chapter 1 or MatchVille have ads?
DayD Chapter 1 shows ads; MatchVille does not.

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