# Creatures Match vs Jellyvale

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Jellyvale at 79% against Creatures Match's 33%. Jellyvale also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 3). Creatures Match's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Creatures Match sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Jellyvale sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Jellyvale holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jellyvale has 1.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Creatures Match's written reviews are positive against 79% of Jellyvale's.

Creatures Match ships an update every 2 months, Jellyvale every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Creatures Match | Jellyvale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creatures-match-3-blast/id701059683/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jellyvale-a-match-tale/id6448806874/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **78.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 471 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Victor Bovio](https://appshunter.io/developer/327627515) | [Squid Games Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635628839) |

## What reviewers say

### Creatures Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creatures-match-3-blast/id701059683)

A strategic match-3 puzzle game where you connect three or more of the same creatures. Collect magic runes to create powerful combos and overcome challenging levels. Offers multiple difficulty settings for a customizable experience.

**Highlights:** Strategic Match 3 gameplay, Retina Graphics, Great Music and Sound Effects, Numerous Levels, Magic Rune Combos, 3 Difficulty Settings, Resume Progress

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Jellyvale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jellyvale-a-match-tale/id6448806874)

Build a magical fairytale town by solving puzzles and collecting jellies. Decorate your village with charming items and unlock stories with beloved fairytale characters. Enjoy hundreds of levels and hours of content.

**Highlights:** Match-3 puzzles, Town decoration, Fairytale stories, Collectible books, Character quests, Hundreds of levels

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gem Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Daily Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Apple Boost | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and fun game
- 🚀 No ads
- 💡 Unique matching game with town building
- 👍 Relaxing and cozy gameplay
- 👍 Adorable characters and design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Levels can be unsolvable
- 💰 Difficult to progress without spending money
- ⏱️ Limited play time due to apple/energy system
- 💰 High costs for clearing rubble and decorating

**Reported bugs**

- Mirror power-up breaks the game
- Automatic level progression without player input

**Requested features**

- Option to redo specific levels
- More ways to earn coins and gems
- Improved balance between quest requirements and resources


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Creatures Match free?

Creatures Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Jellyvale free?

Jellyvale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Creatures Match or Jellyvale?

Jellyvale is rated higher. Creatures Match averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Jellyvale averages 4.9 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Creatures Match or Jellyvale have ads?

Both Creatures Match and Jellyvale show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Creatures Match or Jellyvale?

Creatures Match ships an update every 2 months, and Jellyvale every 3 weeks. Most recently, Creatures Match was updated on November 1, 2026 and Jellyvale on November 7, 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.*