# Charm King™ vs Blinky Match

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.

Both are free to download. Charm King™ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Blinky Match asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Charm King™ | Blinky Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charm-king/id768769263/reviews)** | [4.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blinky-match/id6474302144/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 48.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#47** | — |
| Size | 275 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PlayQ Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/587402791) | [Playshore, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/681055406) |

## What reviewers say

### Charm King™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charm-king/id768769263)

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Grossing · Family (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 16 Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Gold Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| 85 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gold Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 185 Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Charming graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Challenging but rewarding levels
- 🎁 Generous rewards and bonuses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow loading times and performance issues
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and in-app purchases
- 🔍 Lack of customer support and communication

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blinky-match/id6474302144)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


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