# Matching Story - Puzzle Games

> Blast through Match-3 puzzles, collect cute creatures, build your own paradise!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.joycastle.mergematch](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.joycastle.mergematch)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.joycastle.mergematch`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** VERTEX GAMES PTE. LTD.
- **Category:** GAME\_CASUAL
- **Downloads:** 10,212,182
- **Rating:** 4.85 / 5 (357,506 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.73.01
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-27
- **First published:** 2023-08-23
- **Publisher country:** SG
- **Size:** 421 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joycastle.mergematch)
- **Website:** [https://d2n8cy1c51f360.cloudfront.net](https://d2n8cy1c51f360.cloudfront.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/merge-match/home/privacy-policy](https://sites.google.com/view/merge-match/home/privacy-policy)

## Description

**Matching Story - Puzzle Games** combines classic match-3 puzzles, tile matching, immersive storytelling, merging, and creative garden decoration in one relaxing adventure. Swap and match three or more items, clear challenging levels, use powerful boosters like bombs and rockets, and complete objectives to unlock new chapters.

Collect cute creatures, merge resources, upgrade tools, restore beautiful locations, and build your own paradise. With daily rewards, special events, engaging story moments, and relaxing gameplay, Matching Story is designed for casual players and puzzle fans looking for a fun, free match-3 experience with creative progression.

## Rankings

- #13,794 — Overall
- #12 — Game casual (Gross)
- #18 — Game casual (Free)
- #53 — Game (Gross)
- #130 — Game (Free)
- #60 — Top game in United Kingdom

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.GET_TASKS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.joycastle.mergematch.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.joycastle.mergematch.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`

## Review summary

The game delivers fun, addictive puzzle action with varied modes and strong visuals, plus no ads and team-based rewards. However, many reviews warn that progression hinges on spending money, with levels becoming very hard or grindy for free players. Technical issues and inconsistent mechanics can hamper progress, and repetitive levels can sap long-term enjoyment.

### Pros

- Fun, addictive puzzle gameplay with multiple modes and team-based play.
- No ads or minimal interruptions, keeping the play smooth.
- Rewards and team play provide motivation and social engagement.
- Beautiful graphics and varied game modes.

### Cons

- Progression becomes pay-to-progress; advancing often requires spending money (diamonds/gems).
- Levels grow extremely hard and feel grindy for non-paying players.
- Bugs and unreliable mechanics (unexpected tool behavior, losing turns, and random results) affect progress.
- Repetitive level design leads to long grind with little variety.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.joycastle.mergematch)