# Mystery Match

> A Match 3 Jewel Puzzle Game

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id836517222](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id836517222)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id836517222`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Outplay Entertainment Ltd
- **Category:** Casual
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (16,284 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.71.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-14
- **First published:** 2014-11-13
- **Size:** 253 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mystery-match/id836517222)
- **Website:** [http://www.outplay.com](http://www.outplay.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://outplay.com/privacy](http://outplay.com/privacy)

## Description

Play Mystery Match, a globe-trotting 1930s detective-themed Match-3 puzzle. In over 1,700 levels, Detective Emma Fairfax travels the world solving clues, uncovering hidden objects, and unlocking Puzzle Boxes.

Switch and match jewels across Art Deco environments, outsmart shadowy foes, and uncover the truth. Free-to-install and shareable with friends on Facebook.

## Rankings

- #13,435 — Overall
- #15 — match

## Review summary

Mystery Match is widely loved for its addictive match-3 play, diverse level design, appealing visuals, and long-term appeal, with players often claiming to play daily for years. Yet many reviews point to reliability and monetization problems: frequent crashes and progress loss, hard-to-earn coins and rewards, intrusive ads, and high-level frustration that seems pay-to-win. Some criticism also notes balance issues and occasional level repetition. Overall, the game remains a fan favorite but is held back by stability and monetization concerns that affect ongoing enjoyment.

### Pros

- Addictive and engaging match-3 gameplay that players love and play daily
- Long-term appeal with players reporting years of play
- Variety of levels and challenges with some easy and some hard
- Appealing visuals and art style with interesting locations
- Special weekend bonuses and events

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and loss of progress; progress can reset after interruptions or updates
- Difficulty earning coins and rewards; perceived pay-to-win for high levels; boosters and coins seem scarce
- Ads and monetization frustrations; ads interrupt gameplay and some ads deemed inappropriate
- Level balancing issues at high levels; some levels require purchases to progress or are extremely difficult

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id836517222)