Comparison

Charm King™ vs Blinky Match

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Charm King™

Embark on a magical Match 3 puzzle adventure through a fairy tale kingdom. Solve challenging levels, meet memorable characters, and enjoy relaxing gameplay with stunning graphics. Participate in daily and seasonal events for continuous fun.

Highlights
  • Thousands of charming levels
  • Beautifully vivid HD graphics
  • Soothing gameplay and audio
  • Hilarious fairy tale stories
  • Tricky puzzle challenges
  • Daily and seasonal events
Features
Currently charting
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Once upon a time, a new game appeared to lay claim to the title of the most charming Match 3 puzzle game in the world! Welcome to Charm King! Play now and embark on a magical journey through a fairy tale kingdom, filled with fun, adventure, and humor. Along the way you will meet unforgettable characters and solve challenging puzzles to help everybody live happily ever after. CHARM KING FEATURES: • Completely FREE to play with THOUSANDS of charming levels • ENJOY beautifully vivid HD graphics • RELAX and de-stress with soothing game play and audio • LAUGH OUT LOUD with hilarious fairy tale stories and cute characters • CHALLENGE yourself to solve tricky puzzles • PLAY and progress with friends • WIN spectacular boosts to blast through challenges • Always something new to unlock with DAILY and SEASONAL EVENTS! Please note Charm King is completely free to play but some in-game items such as extra moves or lives will require payment. You can turn-off the payment feature by disabling in-app purchases in your device’s settings.

About

Blinky Match

Experience a fresh take on match-4 puzzles with vibrant visuals and innovative gameplay. Strategically place tiles and watch dynamic elements change the game, offering endless fun and new challenges in a continuously evolving world.

Highlights
  • Innovative match-4 puzzle concept
  • Dynamic tile-changing gameplay
  • Vibrant stages with unique mechanics
  • Continuously growing with new content
  • Offline play
Features
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Dive Into 'Blinky Match': A Universe of Color and Innovation! Prepare for a puzzle experience like no other with 'Blinky Match,' a game that reimagines the joy of match-4 puzzles. Perfect for enthusiasts across the globe, this game invites you on an adventure filled with strategic depth, vibrant visuals, and endless fun. Unique Gameplay Awaits: A New Puzzle Concept: Enter a world where gameplay innovation meets classic fun. Place tiles strategically and watch as the lively Blinkies change the game with every move, creating dynamic puzzles that delight and challenge. Vibrant Stages, Everlasting Joy: With stages full of unique mechanics and captivating Blinkies, every level introduces a fresh challenge and new strategies to explore. The brilliance of Blinky Match lies in its ability to continuously surprise and engage players. Designed for Everyone: Blinky Match is crafted to captivate a wide audience, offering a universal appeal with its bright, minimalist visuals and engaging sound design. It's a game where every tap brings a smile, and every level advances the joy. Join the Evolution of Puzzle Games: Continuously Growing: Embark on a journey with us as Blinky Match evolves. With plans to expand the universe with new levels, Blinkies, and features, your adventure into this colorful world is just beginning. A Community of Puzzle Lovers: Become part of a community where your feedback and experiences help shape the future of Blinky Match. Together, we're not just playing; we're creating a legacy of fun and creativity. Why Blinky Match? - Dive into an unparalleled puzzle game that draws inspiration from various genres, offering a unique, innovative gameplay experience. - Enjoy a stress-free gaming environment, with a rich tapestry of levels that range from honey collection to mystery blocks, stars, hearts, rainbows, nauthy Blinkies, etc. Each designed to keep the gameplay exciting and fresh. Download Blinky Match Now for an Unforgettable Puzzle Adventure! No Ads, No In-App Purchases, Offline (no Online requirements) – Just pure, unadulterated puzzle fun.

Screenshots

Charm King™4 screens
Blinky Match4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Charm King™ at 4.7 against Blinky Match's 4.1. Charm King™ also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 8) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Blinky Match's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Charm King™ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Blinky Match asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Charm King™ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Charm King™ has 18K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Charm King™ ships an update every 3 weeks, Blinky Match every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Charm King™ versus Blinky Match: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCharm King™Blinky Match
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (18K ratings) — better4.1 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews48.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings18K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#47 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size275 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlayQ IncPlayshore, S.L.

Customer experience

Charm King™

All ratings18,038 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews580 reviews
Positive48.4%
Neutral12.1%
Negative39.5%

Blinky Match

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Charm King™

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezes or crashes when opening certain features
  • Rewards and bonuses not properly credited or delivered
  • Inability to load or progress past certain levels
  • Sync and login issues across different platforms

Requested features

4 requests
  • More diverse and engaging storylines
  • Ability to save progress and sync across devices
  • Option to disable intrusive ads and notifications
  • Improved level design and difficulty progression

Blinky Match

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Charm King™

One-time10
  • 16 Gold$1.99
  • Tiny Gold Pack$1.99
  • Special Offer$1.99
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  • Special Offer$3.99
  • Special Offer$4.99
  • Special Offer$6.99
  • 85 Gold$9.99
  • Medium Gold Pack$9.99
  • 185 Gold$19.99
  • Gold Pack$19.99
None

Blinky Match

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Charm King™ free?
Charm King™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blinky Match free?
Blinky Match is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Charm King™ or Blinky Match?
Charm King™ is rated higher. Charm King™ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Blinky Match averages 4.1 from 8 ratings.
Do Charm King™ or Blinky Match have ads?
Both Charm King™ and Blinky Match show ads.
Which is updated more often, Charm King™ or Blinky Match?
Charm King™ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Blinky Match every 2 months. Most recently, Charm King™ was updated on September 24, 2026 and Blinky Match on June 1, 2026.

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