Comparison

Match Valley vs PUCK RUSH

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

PUCK RUSH

Engage in a fast-paced arena game with one-finger controls. Master pull-and-release shooting to dodge obstacles, collect gold, and compete in story or online multiplayer modes. Customize your pucks and stickers, and trade with other players.

Highlights
  • Pull-and-release shooting gameplay
  • 200 unique story mode levels
  • Online 1v1 duels
  • Collectible pucks and stickers
  • Player-to-player marketplace
  • Cloud progress sync
Features
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PUCK RUSH — pull back, release, and hit your target! Puck Rush is a fast-paced mobile arena game built around satisfying pull-and-release shooting. Control with one finger, dodge obstacles, collect gold, and outplay your rivals. STORY MODE • 200 unique levels • Evolving obstacles and puzzles • Earn coins and unlock pucks and stickers • Progress synced to the cloud ARENA MODE • Practice against bots • Online 1v1 duels • Gold Rush and Snitch game modes • Rankings and career stats COLLECT & ECONOMY • Puck and sticker inventory • Coin and gem packs in the shop • Loot crates and winner animations • Player-to-player community marketplace SOCIAL • Secure sign-in with Apple or Google • Profile, friends, and display name • Arena leaderboard and MMR PUCK RUSH is free to download. In-app purchases are optional. Virtual coins and gems have no real-world value. Rated for ages 13+. Apple or Google sign-in required to play.

Screenshots

Match Valley4 screens
PUCK RUSH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Match Valley at none against PUCK RUSH's shown. Match Valley also leads on ratings volume (530 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). PUCK RUSH's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and PUCK RUSH sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PUCK RUSH holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Match Valley has 530 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Match Valley ships an update every 2 weeks, PUCK RUSH daily. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Match Valley versus PUCK RUSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatch ValleyPUCK RUSH
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (530 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings530 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size607 MB441 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperTaleMonster GamesOMER DAS

Customer experience

Match Valley

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

PUCK RUSH

All ratings2 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

PUCK RUSH

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
8 purchases

PUCK RUSH

One-time8
  • 300 Coin Pack$0.99
  • 45 Gem Pack$1.99
  • 950 Coin Pack$2.99
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  • COMBO PACK$3.99
  • 130 Gem Pack$4.99
  • 2400 Coin Pack$6.99
  • 300 Gem Pack$11.99
  • Mega Combo$29.99

Questions

Is Match Valley free?
Match Valley is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PUCK RUSH free?
PUCK RUSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Match Valley or PUCK RUSH?
PUCK RUSH is rated higher. Match Valley averages 4.7 out of 5 from 530 ratings, while PUCK RUSH averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Match Valley or PUCK RUSH have ads?
PUCK RUSH shows ads; Match Valley does not.
Which is updated more often, Match Valley or PUCK RUSH?
Match Valley ships an update every 2 weeks, and PUCK RUSH daily. Most recently, Match Valley was updated on October 17, 2026 and PUCK RUSH on October 8, 2026.

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