# Compulsive

> A palette of beautiful colors needs your help to get organized.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tmsoft.compulsive](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tmsoft.compulsive)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.tmsoft.compulsive`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** TMSOFT
- **Category:** GAME\_PUZZLE
- **Downloads:** 2,266,800
- **Rating:** 4.18 / 5 (67,927 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.4
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-22
- **First published:** 2013-06-18
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 35 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tmsoft.compulsive)
- **Website:** [https://games.tmsoft.com/compulsive/](https://games.tmsoft.com/compulsive/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.tmsoft.com/about/privacy/](http://www.tmsoft.com/about/privacy/)

## Description

Compulsive is an addictive color matching puzzle game that invites players to organize vibrant, candy-like palettes. Featuring multiple game modes such as Arcade, Strategy, Zen, and Challenge, it offers diverse gameplay experiences suitable for quick sessions or extended play. Players match four or more tiles of the same color to clear them from the board and score points, with clever power-ups like Organizer, Cleaner, and Duster enhancing strategy and fun.

The game supports turn-based multiplayer through Google Play Services and integrates leaderboards on both Google Play and Facebook, encouraging friendly competition. Its visually appealing modern theme, smooth animations, and engaging sound design create an immersive experience optimized for Android devices. Whether you have 60 seconds, 30 moves, or unlimited playtime, Compulsive offers a challenging and enjoyable puzzle game for all players.

## Rankings

- #41,821 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.tmsoft.compulsive.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users consistently praise Compulsive as a relaxing, addictive, easy-to-learn time‑killer with good music and short rounds. Common complaints are intrusive ads, technical bugs (timers, rounds, menu continuity), locked/require-login features, and perceived scoring or ranking issues that penalize high performance.

### Pros

- Relaxing, calming gameplay (good for short breaks and anxiety/ADHD focus)
- Addictive and fun — a good time-waster for flights/waiting rooms
- Short, quick rounds; easy to learn and play for all ages
- Pleasant music; can listen to your own music/podcasts while playing

### Cons

- Intrusive, frequent pop-up ads (some report loud/ringing ads)
- Bugs/glitches reported — timing issues (arcade timer sped up), problems playing multiple rounds, and menu inconsistencies
- Some features locked behind login or inaccessible (strategy/online portions require signing in)
- Scoring/ranking problems — users report dropped ranks or feeling the game prevents reaching previous best scores

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