# Match Valley vs PUCK RUSH

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Match Valley | PUCK RUSH |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (530 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-valley/id6511226434/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puck-rush/id6777371868/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **530** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 59.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 607 MB | 441 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TaleMonster Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755531450) | [OMER DAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817189327) |

## 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


### PUCK RUSH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puck-rush/id6777371868)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 45 Gem Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 950 Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| COMBO PACK | $3.99 | one-time |
| 130 Gem Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2400 Coin Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| 300 Gem Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Mega Combo | $29.99 | one-time |


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