# Match Valley vs Emoji Wizard

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Match Valley | Emoji Wizard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (538 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-valley/id6511226434/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emoji-wizard/id6758692391/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **538** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 607 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [TaleMonster Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755531450) | [Benjamin Costanza](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869834876) |

## 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 (29)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Offer Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hero Unlock Offer Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Potion Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dragon Token Medium Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Offer Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Black Friday Offer Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mini Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Offer Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small Potion Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Valley Pass Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dragon Token Large Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 3 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Offer Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Potion Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Potion Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Mega Coin Pack | $54.99 | one-time |
| Mega Potion Pack | $54.99 | one-time |
| Extreme Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Extreme Coin Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Extreme Potion Pack | $99.99 | 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


### Emoji Wizard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emoji-wizard/id6758692391)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |


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