Match Valley vs Claw Heroes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Match Valley
Embark on a whimsical match 3 puzzle adventure to build and upgrade heroes, defending your castle against enemies. Explore enchanting valleys, unlock unique hero abilities, and enjoy exciting power-ups. Play anytime, anywhere, even offline, and compete with friends on the global leaderboard.
- Unique match 3 gameplay with hero creation
- Explore diverse valleys with new challenges
- Collect and upgrade epic heroes with special abilities
- Utilize exciting power-ups for strategic advantage
- Play offline without an internet connection
- Compete on global leaderboards with friends
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Welcome to Match Valley, your new favorite match 3 puzzle game! Build and unleash your heroes in a whimsical adventure to defend your castle against quirky enemies, even when you’re offline! • Unique Gameplay: Experience a delightful twist on match 3 puzzles. Match items to create and upgrade heroes. Remember, every move counts in your fight to protect your kingdom! • Explore Valleys: Travel through various enchanting valleys in each episode, uncovering new challenges and adventures • Epic Heroes: Meet a cast of colorful heroes, each with special abilities to help you on your journey. Unlock and upgrade your heroes to match your play style • Exciting Power-Ups: Discover a variety of power-ups that add an extra layer of fun to your matches. Explore spectacular effects and defend your castle in style • Easy and Fun: Perfect for a quick break or a long play session. Levels are designed for players looking for a relaxing yet challenging experience • New episodes and 50 new levels released every 2 weeks: keep matching and leveling continuously! • Compete with Friends: Join the global leaderboard to see how you stack up against other players. Show off your match 3 skills! • No WiFi? No problem! Play Match Valley anywhere, anytime: Enjoy Match Valley even without an internet connection. Take your puzzle adventure on the go and play offline! Download Match Valley now and embark on a delightful adventure filled with unique challenges and endless fun! Play now and see how many valleys you can conquer! Need help? Reach out to us at contact@talemonster.games
Claw Heroes
Engage in a turn-based RPG where strategic claw machine mechanics determine your success. Snatch powerful weapons and gear to equip your hero and outmaneuver opponents. Victory depends on your skill with the claw and smart tactical decisions.
- Turn-based RPG combat
- Claw machine gear acquisition
- Strategic attack and defense
- Vast arsenal of epic gear
- Hero equipment and upgrades
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Step into Claw Heroes, the ultimate turn-based RPG where strategy meets the thrill of the claw machine! Use your skill to snatch powerful weapons and gear from the giant claw, timing each grab perfectly to outsmart your enemies. Attack, defend, and equip your hero with a vast arsenal of epic gear featuring incredible effects. It’s not just luck—your mastery of the claw and strategic choices will pave the path to victory!
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Verdict
Match Valley and Claw Heroes both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of Match Valley's written reviews are positive against 19% of Claw Heroes's. Match Valley also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Match Valley sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Claw Heroes sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Match Valley against 4.6 for Claw Heroes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 537 and 281 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Match Valley's written reviews are positive against 19% of Claw Heroes's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Match Valley | Claw Heroes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (537 ratings) — better | 4.6 (281 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 57.9% of reviews — better | 19.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 537 — better | 281 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 607 MB | 298 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | TaleMonster Games | Voodoo |
Customer experience
Match Valley
Claw Heroes
User reviews
Match Valley
From 537 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 😍 Adorable graphics and cute character design
- 🎮 Unique gameplay combining match-3 with tower defense mechanics
- 🧠 Strategic depth requiring tactical thinking
- 📵 No forced ads, optional ads only for rewards
- ⚡ Engaging and addictive gameplay loop
Room to improve
- 💸 Extreme pay-to-win mechanics at higher levels
- 🚫 Impossible difficulty spikes without spending money
- 🐛 Game crashes and kicks players out mid-level
- ⚠️ Severe balance issues in level design
- 🔄 Slow character upgrade progression
Claw Heroes
From 281 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Unique gameplay
- 🎨 Interesting characters
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy claw mechanics
- 🤯 Frustrating physics
- 💰 Excessive ads and microtransactions
Bugs and requests
Match Valley
Reported bugs
7 issues- Game crashes during matches, losing streaks and boosters
- Team feature loading infinitely after phone updates
- Game won't open or launch
- Laggy and buggy performance after recent updates
- Teams don't load properly
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- Can't participate in soul events
- Possible intentional glitches to force purchases
Requested features
10 requests- More playable levels and new content updates
- Ability to replay older levels for character upgrades
- Additional hero characters and units
- Clan vs clan competitive game mode
- Faster character upgrade mechanics
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- Health bar display for damage feedback
- Better balance between difficulty and rewards
- Selective ad watching for specific characters
- Separate event levels with guaranteed rewards
- Turkish language support
Claw Heroes
Reported bugs
3 issues- Claw glitches and drops items
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Permanent stat reductions from enemies
Requested features
3 requests- More characters and levels
- Ability to upgrade claw
- Improved balance and progression
In-app purchases
Match Valley
- Starter Pack$1.99
- Mini Coin Pack$1.99
- Special Offer$4.99
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- Mini Pack$5.99
- Special Offer 2$7.99
- Small Coin Pack$7.99
- Valley Pass Offer$9.99
- Small Pack$9.99
- Medium Coin Pack$14.99
- Medium Pack$19.99
Claw Heroes
- Level 3: rare offer$2.99
- No Ads$3.99
- Small gem pack$5.99
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- Level 5: rare offer$5.99
- Starter Pack$7.99
- Medium gem pack$9.99
- Design Pack$9.99
- Edward level 3$9.99
- Rare Discovery Set$12.99
- Level 4: epic offer$24.99
Questions
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