Comparison

Match Valley vs Claw Heroes

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Turn-based RPG combat
  • Claw machine gear acquisition
  • Strategic attack and defense
  • Vast arsenal of epic gear
  • Hero equipment and upgrades
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Match Valley4 screens
Claw Heroes4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Match Valley versus Claw Heroes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatch ValleyClaw Heroes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (537 ratings) — better4.6 (281 ratings)
Positive reviews57.9% of reviews — better19.4% of reviews
Number of ratings537 — better281
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size607 MB298 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperTaleMonster GamesVoodoo

Customer experience

Match Valley

All ratings530 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral4.5%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive57.9%
Neutral13.2%
Negative28.9%

Claw Heroes

All ratings278 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral5.4%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive19.4%
Neutral25.2%
Negative55.3%

User reviews

Match Valley

From 537 App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

10 purchases

Match Valley

One-time10
  • 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
10 purchases

Claw Heroes

One-time10
  • 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

Is Match Valley free?
Match Valley is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Claw Heroes free?
Claw Heroes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Match Valley or Claw Heroes?
Match Valley is rated higher. Match Valley averages 4.7 out of 5 from 537 ratings, while Claw Heroes averages 4.6 from 281 ratings.
Do Match Valley or Claw Heroes have ads?
Claw Heroes shows ads; Match Valley does not.
Which is updated more often, Match Valley or Claw Heroes?
Match Valley ships an update every 2 weeks, and Claw Heroes every 2 weeks. Most recently, Match Valley was updated on November 5, 2026 and Claw Heroes on November 4, 2026.

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