# Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells

> A fun Match-3 game celebrating the Wizarding World of Harry Potter &amp; Hogwarts!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.zynga.pottermatch](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.zynga.pottermatch)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.zynga.pottermatch`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Zynga
- **Category:** GAME\_PUZZLE
- **Downloads:** 25,031,553
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (913,370 ratings)
- **Version:** 115.1.365
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-08
- **First published:** 2020-09-22
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 234 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zynga.pottermatch)
- **Website:** [http://www.zynga.com](http://www.zynga.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.take2games.com/privacy](https://www.take2games.com/privacy)

## Description

**Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells** brings the enchanting Wizarding World to life through an exciting Match-3 puzzle adventure. Players combine gems to cast spells, conquer challenging puzzles, and unlock new magical abilities. This free mobile game features beloved characters like Harry, Hermione, and Ron, iconic moments from the film series, and unique magical creatures that assist in gameplay.

Join clubs to compete in tournaments, engage in daily events celebrating Harry Potter lore, and enhance your abilities as you progress through levels. With intuitive spell upgrades, explosive power-ups, and engaging story elements, this game offers both casual and dedicated players a captivating journey filled with charm and excitement. Dive into Hogwarts and test your puzzle skills today!

## Rankings

- #6,157 — Overall
- #69 — Game puzzle (Gross)

## 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_MEDIA_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `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.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`
- `com.zynga.pottermatch.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.zynga.pottermatch.permission.RECEIVE_ADM_MESSAGE`

## Review summary

Overall, players praise the game’s fun, HP-themed puzzles and solid UX with long-running appeal. However, frequent ads and monetization changes, feature removals and stale events, plus occasional crashes, are the most reported drawbacks across reviews.

### Pros

- Fun, addictive and entertaining gameplay
- Strong Harry Potter theme and IP appeal
- Excellent UX/UI and overall user experience
- Challenging levels with lasting appeal

### Cons

- Intrusive ads and monetization changes that push real-money purchases and create a pay-to-win perception
- Stagnant content updates, with removal of features (e.g., Pranks, Quidditch) and few new events
- Stability issues and crashes that occur mid-game (and occasional freezes)

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