Comparison

Match Valley vs MineDown

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

MineDown

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MineDown – Bomb Puzzle Game Place bombs on the right cells, blast the blocks and clear the board with explosive chain reactions! Easy to learn but hard to put down — every move is a chance to beat your high score. All you need is a little strategy, quick reflexes and a love for explosions! HOW TO PLAY • Tap or drag the glowing bomb onto the glowing cell • Trigger the blast and clear the blocks • Stack combos to raise your STREAK multiplier • Chase the highest score before the board fills up! 8 BOMBS, 8 STRATEGIES • Plus & Cross – classic area clears • Drill – damages a full row or column • Dynamite – wide-range destruction • Chain – explosive chain reactions • Freeze – take control of the board • Black Hole – pull everything in • Nuke – clear the entire screen! FEATURES • Simple, smooth and addictive gameplay • High-score system – beat your own record • Combo & streak multipliers for huge points • Sleek mining-themed block designs • Play offline – anywhere, anytime • Free to play – remove ads with one purchase • English & Turkish language support WHO IS IT FOR? Perfect for fans of Tetris, block blast, merge and brain puzzle games. One quick round in line, a fast game on the bus, “just one more” before bed — and hours fly by! Train your brain, move those fingers and enjoy the boom. Download now and pull off your first combo! Fun fits in your pocket with Tafi Games.

Screenshots

Match Valley4 screens
MineDown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Match Valley at none against MineDown's shown. Match Valley also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases 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 MineDown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Match Valley ships an update every 2 weeks, MineDown every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Match Valley versus MineDown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatch ValleyMineDown
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (538 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings538 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size607 MB65 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTaleMonster GamesHALIL MERT YUKSEL

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

MineDown

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

MineDown

One-time1
  • MineDown$5.99

Questions

Is Match Valley free?
Match Valley is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MineDown free?
MineDown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Match Valley or MineDown have ads?
MineDown shows ads; Match Valley does not.
Which is updated more often, Match Valley or MineDown?
Match Valley ships an update every 2 weeks, and MineDown every 5 weeks. Most recently, Match Valley was updated on October 21, 2026 and MineDown on October 25, 2026.

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