# Match Valley vs Archmagic Survivors TD

The clearest difference is ads: Match Valley at none against Archmagic Survivors TD's shown. Match Valley also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 38%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Archmagic Survivors TD's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Match Valley sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Archmagic Survivors TD 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 4.7 for Archmagic Survivors TD. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 537 and 609 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Match Valley's written reviews are positive against 38% of Archmagic Survivors TD's.

Match Valley ships an update every 2 weeks, Archmagic Survivors TD weekly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Match Valley | Archmagic Survivors TD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (537 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-valley/id6511226434/reviews)** | [4.7 (609 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archmagic-survivors-td/id6744610413/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 537 | **609** |
| Positive reviews | **57.9% of reviews** | 38.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 607 MB | 593 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [TaleMonster Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755531450) | [Payge Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653289615) |

## 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


### Archmagic Survivors TD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archmagic-survivors-td/id6744610413)

Engage in thrilling survival battles against endless enemy waves. Strategize with weapons, abilities, and gems to upgrade your character and overcome escalating challenges in a dynamic roguelike environment.

**Highlights:** Endless enemy waves, Roguelike survival elements, Weapon and ability upgrades, Gem strategy system, Diverse arena exploration, Dynamic gameplay with randomness

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monopoly Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Firstofferpack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Firstofferpack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Subscription Card Silver | $5.99 | one-time |
| Boss Master Card | $5.99 | one-time |
| Patrol Card | $5.99 | one-time |
| ArcFund 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Subscription Card Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Firstofferpack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| BattlePassBasic | $25.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Match Valley free?

Match Valley is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Archmagic Survivors TD free?

Archmagic Survivors TD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Match Valley or Archmagic Survivors TD?

Match Valley is rated higher. Match Valley averages 4.7 out of 5 from 537 ratings, while Archmagic Survivors TD averages 4.7 from 609 ratings.

### Do Match Valley or Archmagic Survivors TD have ads?

Archmagic Survivors TD shows ads; Match Valley does not.

### Which is updated more often, Match Valley or Archmagic Survivors TD?

Match Valley ships an update every 2 weeks, and Archmagic Survivors TD weekly. Most recently, Match Valley was updated on November 8, 2026 and Archmagic Survivors TD on November 8, 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.*