Comparison

Match Valley vs TapRally

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

TapRally

Features
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TapRally is a reflex game where one wrong tap ends the round — no second chances. HOW TO PLAY Read the prompt. Find the matching color, shape and label. Tap before time runs out! HUNDREDS OF LEVELS 200 levels across 20 waves. Start with a 6-item grid and two colors. Reach the impossible tier and you're navigating 16 items, 8 colors, and layered labels — while the grid scrambles around on harder levels. 7 DIFFICULTY TIERS Beginner · Easy · Medium · Hard · Extreme · Master · Impossible Each tier raises the stakes: more items, more colors, more shapes, more complex labels. The clock doesn't punish you — the chaos does. THE RESHUFFLE MECHANIC On harder levels, every correct tap shuffles remaining items on the board. Tapped items stay put; everything else moves. One moment of hesitation and you'll lose your place. WAVE GATES Each wave of 10 levels requires 750 points to unlock. Replay earlier levels to sharpen your score and earn access to harder waves. SCORING Points are awarded based on how quickly you complete a round. Harder tiers and multi-tap rounds give score multipliers. Every session is a chance to beat your best. CLEAN & DISTRACTION-FREE No pay-to-win. No endless pop-ups. Just tap! TapRally respects your time. 3 lives per session — watch a short ad to refill instantly. FEATURES - 200 handcrafted levels - 20 waves with wave-gate progression - 7 difficulty tiers: Beginner to Impossible - Reshuffle mechanic on harder levels - Score system that rewards speed and accuracy with tier and multi-tap multipliers - Haptic feedback and sound effects - Automatic progress saving - Clean, focused design Think you can reach level 200?

Screenshots

Match Valley4 screens
TapRally4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TapRally at none against Match Valley's 29. Match Valley's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence and device support 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. TapRally asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Match Valley ships an update every 2 weeks, TapRally every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Match Valley versus TapRally: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatch ValleyTapRally
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (530 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.5% of reviews
Number of ratings530 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size607 MB40 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTaleMonster GamesGome Software Ltd

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

TapRally

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
None

TapRally

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Match Valley free?
Match Valley is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TapRally free?
TapRally is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Match Valley or TapRally have ads?
TapRally shows ads; Match Valley does not.
Which is updated more often, Match Valley or TapRally?
Match Valley ships an update every 2 weeks, and TapRally every 10 days. Most recently, Match Valley was updated on September 23, 2026 and TapRally on September 7, 2026.

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