Match Collector Reviews

I really liked this game and the simple and cute tiles in the game. I downloaded it bc I saw a tiktok that said they have 0 ads, only a tiny ad banner on the bottom of the screen. obviously, too good to be true. I got to level 20 with no ads, the moment I hit level 21, I got hit with 3 ads in a row. now every time you start a new level you have to sit thru 30 second ads. I stuck around for a couple more levels to see if it truly was a ton of ads and it is. you can finish a level in under a minute and then you have a 30 second ad. honestly not worth the time when you’re sitting thru ads every 45-60 seconds. I get this is how apps make money and yeah i’m inpatient but I still uninstalled🤷🏼‍♀️

I isuslly avoid "match 3" games as they are all the same. However, for some reason, this game captivated me. A few adjustments could be made, however, such as an option to turn off the "suggested move" animation (two pieces sliding together after 1 second of nothing moving). I hate being told basically how to best play the next move and would prefer an option to turn that off. Another suggestion would be an endless mode where tiles continuously generate and you can rack up points while watching everything combine. Just a few minor things though, otherwise the game is nice, relaxing, and exactly as advertised!

This game is very aesthetically pleasing, the mustache man is funny, and it all seemed really good for the first 10-15 levels. After lvl 15 I noticed the banner ads which were not a problem or distracting, but after lvl 20, I would get 2 ADs per level! I found this game through TikTok and they advertise themselves as having banner ADs and “Skippable ADs”, while yes the ADs are skippable, the amount of them is super off putting. I wish that I could pay a few bucks to get No Ads. It’s a shame because I really like the game, but I won’t be playing anymore due to the constant ADs.

I like the game. It’s a simple match 3, but the look and commentary make it stand out. Would love a way to match 4 in a square or cross and maybe an endless mode, but alas. Yes, there are ads, but they are skippable after a few seconds and they don’t make you tap the screen 5 times to get rid of them. Don’t listen to those that complain. If you want something for free, you’re gonna have to deal with ads. Games don’t grow on trees. I would seriously consider paying for an ad-free option. Seems like this is only the beginning. Looking forward to seeing how this game evolves.

This game is nothing short of the next Candy Crush. It’s simple and fun with a unique spin. Don’t let its simplicity fool you, I have sat and played this for hours without getting bored.

However, Game Devs if you’re reading this, PLEASE make a NO AD purchase option. The 30 second ads between each level takes away from the game, turning this into seeming like a cash-grab app like those ones you see ads for on Twitter or Tiktok that look nothing like the actual game.

I can really see MatchCollector taking off and being successful, but not with the ads.

I absolutely love games like this. I have the other game that you guys develop but something that I’m really disappointed about with those games is that there’s no offer for you to purchase a non-advertised version and I’m constantly getting advertisements when I’m playing and it takes away the fun of the game, and they so hard for me to really relax if there was anyway that y’all could add an option for people to pay to have no advertisements I would definitely pay for it. It’s definitely worth it.

I first rated this 5 stars without a review and 2 hours later I find myself having to write one! This is game is so much fun! The voice over is hilarious with all of the comments he makes. The levels are super easy so you are always making matches. Some of them you may have to try a couple times but you get the hang of it. There are ads but like in their advertising it’s all skipable! My favorite level is 72😋

Downloaded the game and it seemed like everything I needed from a matching game. No ads for the first 10 levels and a nice, clean, simple design with fun voice casting on your actions. But then it became an ad farm with an ad for other match games after each level and with the levels being easy that means it’s an ad every minute or so which does not seem fair to the consumer. Please don’t download unless you just want to farm ad revenue for these developers. Not even an option to purchase ad free versions so they definitely just want your money long term. Sad to see because I was hoping this one was different from the rest.

I agree a lot with the only other review; this game is very simple and very fun! I was worried about the unskippable 30 second ads but it’s not that bad; you get shippable ones and it’s after like 10 seconds but the gameplay/game is well worth it!! If the devs add a ad-free Verizon I would def buy it just to keep the flow going but this game is honestly pretty addicting for what it is!

1- idea change either make it so we can switch items during a cascade
2- make the special items activate at the end of the level, even without point it’s still satisfying
Or 3- carry over any special items to the next level.

All of those are tried an true Fun Enhancers from other game.

It’s so simple and enjoyable but there are two ads inbetween every level. But unlike many reviews they are actually skippable after 5 seconds of watching so it’s not unbearable. I would like to know how many levels there are because I’m already on 50. In app purchase for no ads would be great.

I found MatchCollector the same way I'm sure most people did; TikTok. and I'm also confident I had a similar first impression “fully skippable ads?! Sign me up!” But that enthusiasm was quickly reduced to pure irritation once the game started force feeding me ads after EVERY level…they give you the first couple levels ad-free and then bombard you every chance they get; I'm assuming to make up for the lost revenue from all of the “skippable ads” Game is a-lot of fun but ultimately the Ads make it a waste of time. Do not recommend.

The game play is amazing so far no adds and that’s awesome and on top of that I’ve enjoyed the color and the voice from the narrator and it’s super laid back set up gives you a relaxing play experience! And with the option to mute the voice makes it more customizable! So far great game and I hope it keeps the same path!

I love the frictionless gameplay that this game provides. I can play for hours. Super easy to get to the next level and even the most challenging levels only take 3 or 4 tries. I only wish you could turn off when the game gives you hints.

Really fun!!

I adore this game, and generally I’m super picky with mobile games, pretty much never play them! The visual style, haptics, and sounds for this game scratch that itch in my brain and I LOVE it! However, the ads drive me insane! I would EASILY pay for an ad-free version. If the ads weren’t an issue, I would definitely give this 5 stars! (being able to turn off hints would also be pretty cool!)

Haven’t gotten ads yet like some of the other reviews mention which is a total dealbreaker, so that’s good. I enjoy the game it’s fun and simple and no purchases. Although i feel like the game board feels a bit sluggish and not smooth (only when swiping your pieces on the board) as powerups like the rockets and bombs are very satisfying and extremely well done.

I love the art style and the fact you don’t have to pay for anything is great! I hate ads being shoved down my throat and I’d much rather play this than something like candy crush. I’ll happily watch the optional(!) ads to support this game!

Despite the marketing that brought me this game, their promise to skip ads and ya ya ya is nothing different or special then normal apps. Deleted at level 12 when I got an ad for nearly every button I pushed.
It’s a fun game, love the narrator and the style is very simple (in a good way, tired of all the flashy games). If they had a ‘pay for ad free’ option I’d probably take it but it doesn’t.

It was a fun game with a cute little English man talking as you play, and little banner ad at the bottom. Well they fooled me because after playing for so long there was an ad popping up after everything I did, complete the level boom ad, click continue boom another ad and so on. It was a fun game until it become a trashy game with non stop ads, I’m sad.

The game is very good, it’s a shame that after 10 levels the game runs a 30 second ad after each level with no way to pay to remove the ads. Each level takes roughly 10-15 seconds to complete, so you will spend twice as much time watching ads as you will playing the game.

This game is great! Who knew a British narrator would put a game over the top?! This match 3 game has a different feel and I absolutely love it! I had actually been tired of the genre, but when I saw a preview, I thought yeah let’s try it! My one suggestion would be to continue to expand this game! There are so many ways you can make it even better. If I could pay $5 to get rid of pop up ads in this game I would do it right now! There is no option (‘yet’ hopefully). Games with uncontrollable ads usually get deleted from my phone immediately. But I’m going to hold onto hope for a little while that this option might become available. Oh, and please don’t try to charge $15-$20 to remove ads. That is quite a commitment for a match three game. I think that games that ask for that much are being unreasonable. It’s also a gamble on their part if you ask me. Anyway, I would love to give this 5 stars. When I can remove pop ups, I will.

Ah back to the good ol days where games only asked you to rate their game if you’re enjoying it. No ads. No random pop ups. No I’m app purchases. Nothing. Relaxing match 3 game to play anywhere and never be interrupted. This is how these games should be. Get rid of these dumb apps with ads. If you’re looking for something to do to kill time and like actually enjoy that time with no ad breaks or interruptions then get this game.

Lemme just say, this game is great. I was scrolling thru TikTok when I saw an ad for it. Obv I thought it was like any other match three game. Especially when the comments were saying it was boring (not true). But I kept seeing the ad, and I decided to give it a try! I mean why not lol 😭. So I started playing it and honestly it’s very simple, no crazy details just match three! The animation is also satisfying. This game is just overall very aesthetically pleasing to play. ♡

I only just started playing this game and I’m not disappointed! No ads as promised in the ad from TikTok, this really elevates the quality. Also I really love the cute graphics! I wasn’t quite sure what the power ups were at first but I caught on quickly. The lack of a tutorial was confusing but kind of nice because I don’t like the slow tutorials on most other games. Overall fun game so far!

I saw the ads for this game on TikTok and was intrigued. I love the narrator character, and the different tile icons are cute. True to the ads, there’s a small horizontal banner at the bottom of the game that I barely notice while playing, and every full screen ad is skippable after 5 seconds. I love that you can play in dark mode too. Highly recommend - fun little time waster!

This is an enjoyable game. It’s not incredible, but it is fun. My biggest issue is all the ads I’ve seen about this game have specifically talked about how limited the in-game ad experience is which attracted me since most games these days are ad simulators. For the first 20-30 levels this was accurate, but I am not at level 80 and am seeing an ad almost every level. This seems deceptive and almost scummy. Really turned me off of the game.

This is a well-made, easy to play game that’s relaxing and lots of fun, but the ads after every level are an annoyance. I’d rather pay $5 to remove ads.

I understand the biz model you’re going for and I applaud it, but I think there should be an option to pay for the ad-free version. You don’t have to push it hard like all other apps do, but the option should be there for those willing to pay it.

I’ve seen some reviews saying otherwise, but in my experience, the number of ads has been just as advertised with a banner ads and a skippable ad after every 20 games or so. The simple nature of the game is what gives it its charm, but I feel this is just the beginning and would love to see how this game grows. An infinite mode and an ad-free purchase option would be amazing.

You know when you finish a level on other matching games, and they do a flurry of bonus matches with your left over moves? Yeah that’s really satisfying at the end of every level. That would be my only wish for this game. Otherwise, I’m so happy I saw an ad for this game on TikTok. It’s exactly what I’ve dreamt of for a matching game.

I enjoy the game but I find the collectible tiles to be kind of lame. I have all the epic and rare tiles but I’m missing 3 common ones. How does that make sense? Also I don’t really understand the point of them? Do they make your score higher or what?
Sometimes the animation style makes it difficult to see the different tiles and therefore harder to play the game. Depending on which tiles you have on screen, some of them look super similar. And I super dislike the “pots” that break into dots because they are so hard to see sometimes I miss them altogether.
An added element that would be nice to see would be a progress tracker or a “trail” similar to candy crush where you can see how many levels you’ve completed.

First of all, I think this game is MUCH more fun than games like Royal Flush, Candy Crush, etc. The gameplay is simpler and more fun, allowing for a better time without worrying about lives and needing power ups. However, after completing about 10 levels with no ads, I now am forced to sit through a 30 second add BETWEEN EVERY SINGLE LEVEL. And no option to pay for ad free.

I get that these game developers need revenue, but this makes me not want to play the game anymore. Not fun.

i’ve had an iPhone for a long time. i’ve played the popular games out there- including my least favorite, Candy Crush (and the hundreds of other games that are essentially Candy Crush).

Match Collector has fixed every common mistake that games like these are consistently filled with. The ads are incredibly tolerable and can always be skipped. Unlimited lives- no waiting (or paying) for chances to play more. In fact, no paywalls at all- simple, enjoyable gameplay and clean design. this is the perfect iPhone game. delivers on every promise, and always leaves me satisfied.

this is the real deal.

This game is fun and I had an enjoyable time with the actual gameplay but the ads are killing my braincells slowly. Every time I finish a level (which takes like a minute tops), I get an ad, and sometimes they refuse to let me skip because the button is hidden by the ad makers. It really just ruins the experience and there is absolutely no way to turn them off (not even a paywall). It's so unfortunate and frustrating because this game is one of the better made puzzle games on MatchCollector store.

This is what mobile apps once were, and what they should be. Ads that don’t mess with gameplay, with small out of the way banners at the bottom, and the occasional pop-up that’s literally just one tap away from returning to the game. No fake X spots or red herrings. Even bonus power ups don’t require a video or ad to get!
The AI voice of the little mustached face could certainly use some work…but it isn’t so bad as to discourage playing the game.
The graphics are simplistic and easy on the eyes. There are color options for easy play during day or night.

APP DEVELOPERS TAKE NOTES!

This is going to sound really cheesy, but I actually have a lot of emotional investment in mobile games, as they were a large part of my childhood. It was really frustrating to see the market suddenly change for no given reason and suddenly the genuinely talented developers being in the minority compared to the people who make shovelware and stuff 70 ads down your throat every time you open MatchCollector . While I’ve never been a huge fan of the match 3 genre of puzzle games, I can’t deny the charm and simplicity being really enjoyable, and the effort put into this game shows. Try it out. The devs deserve your attention.

This game has put some fun back into an old, worn out genre.
I thought I’d had my fill of match-3 games. Starting in 2001 with Bejeweled, then decades of countless clones, copies and rip-offs, culminating with Candy Crush. I never needed to play another match game again.
Then I got a tip about this game and reluctantly downloaded it. I’m glad I did. There’s nothing new about the actual gameplay, but the game’s attitude and humor make all the difference. Enjoy.

I have had my fair share of match games. I usually download them because it looks good but then I play it and end up not likening it and I feel lied to. Like Royal Match. I can’t go five seconds without seeing a Royal match add that’s a lie. But, I saw the add for this game and decided to try it out. I was shocked by how much I like it. It matched the add perfectly and there’s not any side story that you ALSO have to do while playing the game. I love it and totally recommend it.

This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. A good, fun, match 3. No hearts, no gems, no storyline, no timers, just great puzzles. If you miss one, you simply play it again. No drama. Yes there are ads but the longest I’ve been forced to endure was 5 seconds. Hallelujah. It took me a minute to get used to the very simple graphic style but now I love it. I’m currently at level 250 and most of the puzzles have been easy so far, but I know they’ll get more challenging. 10 out of 10 recommend.

I’m new and I went into settings and saw color selector. I thought green looked appealing so I chose it. THEN…when I got back to the lvl everything was green,there was a blue sky and bamboo everywhere! If you choose the dark blue one it will turn night time in the bamboo forest <3 hopefully that lil hack of sorts will make your experience playing it even more delightful!

There are so many popular cash grab apps ready to steal your money and patience. I’ve seen ‘em all—and all the ads that come with them. But MatchCollector has created a safe haven from all the greedy scam apps out there, a shelter where weary travelers like me can rest and find comfort.

I was expecting to delete this game in five minutes—no, two minutes— but I was absolutely blown away when I compared MatchCollector to the advertisement and confirmed every single word in that ad to be true. It’s the greatest example that honesty goes a long way—especially in marketing. And although the British accent on your mustachioed character could be fixed, it can be easily overlooked due to the amazing work you’ve done and the impressive story of honesty and integrity you’ve told.

I’ve never seen a game so easy to fall in love with—or an advertisement so honest. Keep up the great work, Staple Games, and maybe you’ll teach those big companies a lesson the world could benefit from.

If anyone wants a Match 3 game to play that features awesome graphics and a snarky British commentator get this game. I never review games even if I like them but this one is insanely fun to play. Set yourself an alarm tho or you might spend several hours playing and not notice it getting dark outside lol.
As to the complaints that the game was advertised “no ads” but contains ads; most developers farm out their advertising to an outside agency. These agencies find what makes a game popular and then put those points in the advertising. That’s why so many games have ads that are practically the same but with the name of the game changed. I’ve deleted games that are ad farms but Match Collector isn’t one. The ads aren’t intrusive and last 5 seconds. Anyone who has had to sit through a 45 second ad for a certain royal match 3 game will appreciate the brevity here.

I am the type of person who downloads and deletes games very frequently. There are either too many ads, the levels get too hard, you have to pay to get power ups to actually win, you only get 5 lives and then have to wait an hour to play, etc. This game is the complete opposite.

It is simple— just match 3. No events, no pay walls, no “season passes”. Just match 3. The art style is beautiful. Very minimalistic and pleasing to the eye. Not overwhelming like many other match 3 games. There are no boosters to buy or watch an ad to earn. If you lose a game, you don’t lose a win streak or a life. You just play the level again. All the things that bother me about other match 3 games don’t exist in this fame.

I love this game so much. Thank you developers for this game that I am sure to keep on my phone for a long time!

I don't usually write reviews, especially on mobile games, but I absolutely love this one! I'm not the biggest fan of match-3 games but this is definitely my favorite! I love the simplistic design and how easy it is to progress through levels, although I can see where that'd bore some people. I do, however, have two recommendations for the game.

1. A bit more variety with the levels! Right now, there's only collecting certain tiles, breaking ice, crates, and collecting stars. I feel like some new game mechanics would make it even better!

2. Tile customization. Because of how many tiles you can collect in the game, I think it'd be a great idea to be able to pick and choose which tiles you use in a game instead of having them randomly selected.

Been playing for a relatively short amount of time; but long enough to get a feel for what this game is. It’s a great little game, the classic matching puzzle game that we’re all used to, but with a high-quality coat of paint! Everything here feels well put together and designed. Very charming with a clean and simple design. And the narrator gimmick is fun and well written! He’s witty and charming, but not overly snarky or annoying. His remarks are common but not overwhelmingly frequent. Very thankful for that! I miss the days when all mobile games were more about quality and fun over quantity and quick cash. Overall this a great little mobile game that I’ll be coming back to over other games of a similar style! However around level 10 ads begin to play in between levels, that’s a bit disappointing. But aside from that one minor qualm, great game! 7.5/10

I initially downloaded this game because one of its ads I saw in a different game did that they wouldn’t constantly spam you with ads like other matching games available currently. And they didn’t lie. It’s a really polished, fun to play game. I do think that they should add one-time use items that have special uses, like a variety of other puzzle games available, but it isn’t a need and the game is still great without them. I only have one real suggestion for the game. At the end of levels, you are often left with a genuinely insane amount of power-ups left over, and I’d love if they all went off after you complete the level. A small, mostly cosmetic change, but one I think is pretty fun and satisfying.

when I saw an advertisement for this game, they had mentioned they were trying to go against the system and that there were no ads and they don’t do micro transactions. When I say it I was like, cool. I’ll give it a try. However, within the first 15 minutes of playing, I already received two ads that were not skippable. I really wanted to support this game if it really was trying to go against the system but it feels like they just lied to get people download their game and make them some quick money. The game itself is not bad either. It’s very simplistic and mindless, which I personally look for in a mobile game, and I will admit that the simple art style was nice as well. If it weren’t for the fake advertising, maybe I wouldn’t of even minded the ads. I just hate feeling like I was tricked into something. I would’ve rather them have just been honest about it from the start.

the tiles are adorable and beautiful, while being simple and iconic. collecting them is a fun aspect, having new tiles added as you go. the collection screen is organized by color in a rainbow pattern, which i greatly appreciate.

the gameplay is what you expect. it’s a match three with the usual power ups. the lack of IAPs makes it a lot more fun and engaging, because you know you can complete a level without paying, so it’s just the matches you make and the RNG of the tiles. basically, you feel like you’re playing a game, not being milked for cash. ads are and always will be annoying, but they feel fair and are more than bearable here.

They are really shooting them selves in the foot with the “no ads” thing being the main point of their advertisements but anyway this game is so sleek and aesthetically pleasing. I never played stuff like Candy crush bc it’s like nuclear unicorn vomit for your eyes but I love the way this feels minimalistic even though it very much is not! The power ups working together are fun and you still get that little dopamine rush. As far as ads, I genuinely barely see any. Like people I have played a lot of phone games and this game truly shocks me with how little I see ads lol.

A genuine critique though: what in God’s name is the purpose of collecting duplicate tiles and leveling up? It does nothing and nothing happens when you check your tiles except for knowing what level it is on. Seems like unnecessary fluff

i wasn’t going to review bc i pretty much never do but i remember the ad i got for this game (same one that convinced me to download lol) said y’all were a smaller developer trying to grow MatchCollector so!! here i am :)

i love the simple graphics & the straightforward levels and design of MatchCollector . i used to play candy crush when it was big, but there are so many popups and additions and overwhelming graphics in candy crush now that it’s been frustrating to use lately. there is like, none of that here. sure, an occasional thing to ask if you’re enjoying MatchCollector , but you don’t have to wait for and click through five million things before you can play a real level.

sprites for the game are really cute too, simple lil fruits and such!! and also they give you a few free themes / color palettes for MatchCollector that are actually pretty cute (i have the kind of blue/minty theme on my game rn)!! i just got the game today but i can tell it’s absolutely going to be my go-to when i want to play a lil swiping game!!!

I’ve seen multiple ads for this game touting that there’s no ads. Figured I’d give it a try, and what to I get as soon as I hit level ten? That’s right, an ad! Bunch of liars. Really think you’re going to maintain any consumer base when you lie directly to our faces that you have no ads on MatchCollector then turn around and shove an ad in our face every level after ten? (I went to level 15 just to see if it was after every level and the answer was yes) That’s still so early in the difficulty that levels can be completed in 30 seconds or under. Less than 30 seconds of game play before an ad? That’s ridiculous. I legit do not understand how they can be falsifying their ads and not be taken down for grossly false claims.

Also, maybe don’t ask me to rate your game after you JUST revealed you blatantly lied.

Okay so…Im usually super apprehensive about games with ads on TIKTOK…But disembodied British voices, the glasses and mustache…and the fact he reminds me of the Narrator from The Stanley Parable made me curious. But then…it said no ads, no purchases, and I was like wait a sec…okay fine why not. Then I started playing the game…and the voice man is very nice. And the game is super easy and…it doesn’t hold your hand. You just start making matches and things just happen. And you’re like WHOA. So far. Game gets a 5 star outta me. I’m on level five and by now I’d encounter ads in other games…but so far? I’m able to just….play. It’s good. Fun. Plain and simple.

I don't usually write reviews, but I'll take a moment to share my thoughts on this because I'm breaking a lot of my rules with this game. As a high schooler riding the bus for hours with AP classes and siblings to watch, I don't have time. Ever. Initially I was hesitant to play it, but I'm so glad I did! 🙏😁This game has such a good interface, it's customizable, and it's simple but still fun to play. Due to the few ads being skippable, I stay engaged and entertained, even with little time to spare. Overall, I highly recommend this game to anyone who has just a little bit of time but wants a bit of a challenge.

It’s a nice, simple match 3 with minimal ads and no in game purchases. It seems like it’s been updated since I last played, adding an infinite / arcade sorta mode which I do enjoy. The only thing I wish the game had was a login with apple/game center so that you could save progress. Specifically because I was at level like 300 and had to delete the game for storage purposes, just redownloaded and had to restart from lvl 1 without any of my tiles :(

Overall it’s the best match 3 game I think I’ve ever come across.
PLEASE give the curator more voice lines. Not for any particular reason.

This is the perfect match-3 for anyone who loves match-3s, but hates all the gems and coins and bells and whistles that most of them have. This is a 5-star app, and I’d play for hours at a time if not for the incessant ads. After the first few levels, you have to skip through an ad after EVERY single level AND there is a persistent banner at the bottom. I 100% want the dev to make money on this game, and I know ads are one way to do that. But please give us other options to support the game! I’d happily pay a one-time IAP to remove ads. Or even a subscription if the price is reasonable. Anything to get the relaxing, satisfying experience of this game without being assaulted by ads. And I’ll bump this review up to the 5 stars it deserves if you’ll just take my money!