# Match Valley vs Claw Heroes

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Match Valley | Claw Heroes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (537 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-valley/id6511226434/reviews)** | [4.6 (281 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/claw-heroes/id6557078333/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **537** | 281 |
| Positive reviews | **57.9% of reviews** | 19.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 607 MB | 298 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TaleMonster Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755531450) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Match Valley

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-valley/id6511226434)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mini Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Valley Pass Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Claw Heroes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/claw-heroes/id6557078333)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Level 3: rare offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small gem pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Level 5: rare offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium gem pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Design Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Edward level 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rare Discovery Set | $12.99 | one-time |
| Level 4: epic offer | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Unique gameplay
- 🎨 Interesting characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy claw mechanics
- 🤯 Frustrating physics
- 💰 Excessive ads and microtransactions

**Reported bugs**

- Claw glitches and drops items
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Permanent stat reductions from enemies

**Requested features**

- More characters and levels
- Ability to upgrade claw
- Improved balance and progression


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*