Royal Match review

Royal Match is seventh, and it is the best looking match-3 game on the list. You help King Robert restore his castle by clearing levels with obstacles and power-ups, then spend progress to fix up rooms, chambers and gardens. Bonus levels pay out coins, chests hold rewards, and seasonal events such as the Royal Pass and Holiday Collection keep the routine fresh. Its US App Store listing shows a 4.7 rating from 3.9 million ratings and, unlike Candy Crush Saga, does not list advertising. In-app offers start at $0.99 and the Royal Pass costs $9.99. It ranks below Candy Crush because it does not document offline play and offers fewer modes, and it ranks low on capabilities simply because it is one kind of game done well. If you already play Candy Crush, it is worth trying for the cleaner presentation. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

Puzzle fans who want a polished match-3 game with no ads listed on the App Store.

Price

Free to play; offers start at $0.99 on the US App Store.

Tiny Concept Offer $0.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Match-3 levels with obstacles and power-ups to combine
• Bonus levels that pay out coins
• Chests with rewards
• Restore and decorate the Royal Castle area by area
• Seasonal events such as the Royal Pass and the Holiday Collection

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: The App Store listing shows no advertising
• Strength: Very easy to start
• Strength: A 4.7 rating from 3.9M ratings
• Weakness: A narrow game type compared with the rest of the list
• Weakness: Royal Pass and treasure bundles are sold in-app
• Weakness: No offline play is documented

Key facts

• App Store rating: 4.7 from 3.9M ratings
• Google Play downloads: 100M+
• Age rating: 13+
• Requires: iOS 15.0 or later
• App size: 334.8 MB

Where it ranks

Royal Match is No. 8 in our Best Free Game Apps verdict and No. 4 in Best Free Puzzle Games and No. 1 in Best Match-3 Games.