# Gardenscapes

> Create your own garden and solve match-3 puzzles in this redesign game!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.playrix.gardenscapes](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.playrix.gardenscapes)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.playrix.gardenscapes`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Playrix
- **Category:** GAME\_CASUAL
- **Downloads:** 605,442,054
- **Rating:** 4.75 / 5 (13,322,466 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.9.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-07
- **First published:** 2016-08-24
- **Publisher country:** IE
- **Size:** 305 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.playrix.gardenscapes)
- **Website:** [https://www.playrix.com/gardenscapes/index.html](https://www.playrix.com/gardenscapes/index.html)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.playrix.com/privacy/index.html](https://www.playrix.com/privacy/index.html)

## Description

Gardenscapes is the first game in the Playrix Scapes series. Enjoy a cozy, story-driven match-3 puzzle where you restore and decorate a delightful garden as you solve challenging levels.

Explore new areas, meet charming characters including Austin the butler and cute pets, and take part in events and expeditions. The game is free to play with optional purchases and can be enjoyed offline, with online features for competitions and social play.

## Rankings

- #259 — Overall
- #4 — Game casual (Gross)
- #20 — Game (Gross)
- #59 — Game casual (Free)
- #76 — Top game in Italy
- #99 — Top game in Germany

## 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.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `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.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.playrix.gardenscapes.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`

## Review summary

Players generally praise Gardenscapes as a fun, addictive timekiller that keeps them engaged for years. The top drawbacks are a sharp increase in difficulty with many hard or challenge levels, heavy ads and monetization pressure, and a feeling of insufficient rewards. Some users also experience progress loss after device changes. Overall, the game is loved for its charm, but criticized for balance and monetization concerns.

### Pros

- Addictive and engaging; a fun timekiller that can keep players occupied for long sessions
- Great for casual play and timepass; consistently described as enjoyable
- Long-term appeal; many players have been playing for years
- Offers enjoyable challenge for players who like puzzle-like progression
- Overall positive sentiment about the game’s charm and gameplay

### Cons

- Difficulty spike: many levels become hard or nearly impossible, making progression stressful
- Too many ads and perceived push toward purchases (ads, pay-to-bypass, etc.)
- Insufficient rewards: not enough points, coins, or power-ups to feel progression
- Progress issues after device changes (losing or resetting progress) and overall balance concerns

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