Comparison

Match Valley vs Emoji Wizard

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

Emoji Wizard

Embark on a magical puzzle adventure as a wizard casting emoji spells to defeat a Shadow Lord. Explore enchanted realms, master unique spells, and uncover a story of loss and redemption.

Highlights
  • Cast Fireball, Freeze, and Swap spells
  • Grid-based puzzles
  • Enemies move like chess pieces
  • 4-act story-driven adventure
  • Fully voiced narrative
  • Immersive sound design
Features
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Cast emoji spells to solve enchanted puzzles in this cozy magical adventure. You are Finn, a 47-year-old wizard summoned to the Emoji Realm to stop the Shadow Lord Galdric. With a mysterious bunny companion named Leo at your side, journey through four acts -- from whispering forests to frozen caves to a dark citadel -- mastering powerful spells and uncovering a story of loss, isolation, and redemption. GAMEPLAY - Cast Fireball, Freeze, and Swap spells on grid-based puzzles - Outmaneuver enemies that move like chess pieces - Manage your mana wisely -- every spell counts - New mechanics introduced as the story unfolds FEATURES - 4-act story-driven adventure with training levels - Fully voiced narrative with memorable characters - Immersive sound design (headphones recommended) - Leo, your bunny companion, reacts to everything around you - Act 1 completely free -- unlock the full adventure with a single purchase Put on your headphones, settle in, and see if you have what it takes to save the Emoji Realm.

Screenshots

Match Valley4 screens
Emoji Wizard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Match Valley at 538 against Emoji Wizard's 1. Match Valley also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Emoji Wizard's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, 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. Match Valley sells 29 one-off in-app purchases and Emoji Wizard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Emoji Wizard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Match Valley has 538 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Match Valley versus Emoji Wizard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatch ValleyEmoji Wizard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (538 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings538 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size607 MB34 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperTaleMonster GamesBenjamin Costanza

Customer experience

Match Valley

All ratings530 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral4.5%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive59.5%
Neutral13.5%
Negative27.0%

Emoji Wizard

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Emoji Wizard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

29 purchases

Match Valley

One-time29
  • Mini Offer Pack$0.99
  • Hero Unlock Offer Pack$1.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
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  • Mini Coin Pack$1.99
  • Mini Potion Pack$1.99
  • Dragon Token Medium Offer$3.99
  • Small Offer Pack$3.99
  • Special Offer$4.99
  • Black Friday Offer Pack$4.99
  • Mini Pack$5.99
  • Medium Offer Pack$6.99
  • Special Offer 2$7.99
  • Small Coin Pack$7.99
  • Small Potion Pack$7.99
  • Valley Pass Offer$9.99
  • Dragon Token Large Offer$9.99
  • Small Pack$9.99
  • Special Offer 3$11.99
  • Medium Coin Pack$14.99
  • Large Offer Pack$14.99
  • Medium Potion Pack$14.99
  • Medium Pack$19.99
  • Large Potion Pack$29.99
  • Large Pack$39.99
  • Mega Coin Pack$54.99
  • Mega Potion Pack$54.99
  • Extreme Pack$99.99
  • Extreme Coin Pack$99.99
  • Extreme Potion Pack$99.99
1 purchases

Emoji Wizard

One-time1
  • Full Game Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is Match Valley free?
Match Valley is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Emoji Wizard free?
Emoji Wizard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Match Valley or Emoji Wizard?
Emoji Wizard is rated higher. Match Valley averages 4.7 out of 5 from 538 ratings, while Emoji Wizard averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Match Valley or Emoji Wizard have ads?
Neither Match Valley nor Emoji Wizard shows ads.

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