# Homescapes

> Help Austin renovate his home and solve exciting match-3 puzzles along the way!

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.playrix.homescapes`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Playrix
- **Category:** GAME\_CASUAL
- **Downloads:** 521,272,889
- **Rating:** 4.73 / 5 (13,369,675 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.1.102
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2017-09-19
- **Publisher country:** IE
- **Size:** 305 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.playrix.homescapes)
- **Website:** [https://www.playrix.com/homescapes/index.html](https://www.playrix.com/homescapes/index.html)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.playrix.com/privacy/index.html](https://www.playrix.com/privacy/index.html)

## Description

Homescapes is a warm and cozy match-3 puzzle game from the Playrix Scapes series. Swap and match to solve puzzles and renovate every room of a charming house, guided by a lighthearted storyline with Austin the butler.

From thousands of levels to exciting events, unique rooms and lovable characters, you’ll decorate a home, enjoy boosters, and connect with a community of players. The game is free to play with optional in-app purchases, and some features require an internet connection.

## Rankings

- #298 — Overall
- #8 — Game casual (Gross)
- #30 — Game (Gross)
- #77 — Game casual (Free)
- #137 — Top game in Italy
- #167 — Top game in Poland

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `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.homescapes.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`

## Review summary

Players largely praise Homescapes for its relaxing pace, charming renovation theme, and engaging story with mini-games. However, several reviews flag monetization as a major drawback, citing costly boosters and energy mechanics. A subset of users also expresses frustration with updates affecting social features or progress. Overall, the game is appreciated for stress-free play but criticized for monetization and update-related issues.

### Pros

- Relaxing, slow-paced gameplay that helps calm the mind and decompress
- Entertaining with a surprisingly fun story and built-in mini-games/design missions
- Enjoyable and addictive gameplay with a charming renovation theme (saving the family home)
- Broad appeal and suitable for all ages; good for casual play

### Cons

- Monetization and boosters feel like a pay-to-win or cash-grab, with energy/moves often requiring purchases or many retries
- Update-related social/features concerns, with some players wanting the old version back or reporting changes to online interactions

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