# Cradle of Egypt

> Puzzle

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id820810082](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id820810082)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id820810082`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Vyacheslav Basharimov
- **Category:** Puzzle
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (722 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.5
- **Last updated:** 2017-06-28
- **First published:** 2014-05-20
- **Size:** 375 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cradle-of-egypt/id820810082)
- **Website:** [http://awem.ru](http://awem.ru/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://awem.ru](http://awem.ru/)

## Description

Cradle of Egypt fuses the satisfying challenge of match-3 puzzles with engaging city-building to revive ancient Egypt. Start from a humble village and work through 100 levels to collect resources, unlock original blueprints, and rebuild the pyramids, Sphinx, and temples. Enjoy hand-drawn artwork and an original soundtrack as you progress through five grand epochs.

Features include two modes - Timed and Relaxed - plus bonuses and trophies to earn. Experience a free-to-start model with a one-time unlock to access the full game, with no ongoing in-app purchases. This makes Cradle of Egypt a welcoming puzzle and strategy adventure for players who love beauty, strategy, and historical scale.

## Rankings

- #62,569 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviews praise Cradle of Egypt for relaxing, graphically rich match-3 gameplay with mini-games and flexible modes. However, common downsides include stability issues (freezes/glitches), purchase/restore/transfer problems, paywall concerns, lengthy tutorials, and perceived shallow end-game progression.

### Pros

- Relaxing, no-pressure gameplay with a true no-time-limit option.
- Beautiful graphics and pleasant sound design.
- Engaging match-3 puzzles with increasing difficulty and mini-games.
- Flexible play modes including timed and relaxed options.
- Generally balanced monetization with an optional full unlock.

### Cons

- Stability issues with freezes and glitches that can disrupt progress.
- Purchase restoration and device-transfer problems after updates (re-purchasing on new devices).
- Paywall or upfront cost to unlock the full game, causing monetization frustration.
- Lengthy or unavoidable tutorials that some players dislike.
- End-game/content feels shallow for some players, with progression ending at level 100.

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