| Core Identity |
| Developer | Cybergate technology Ltd. | Ketchapp | Sirvo LLC | Solebon LLC | Game Hive Corp. | Nexters Global LTD | Metacore Games Oy | Gram Games | Kfirapps Limited |
| Category | Games | Games | Games | Games | Games | Games | Games | Games | Games |
| Platform | iOS | Android, iOS | iOS, Android | Android, iOS | Android, iOS | Android, iOS | Android, iOS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Store Metrics |
| Rating | 5.0 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 0.0 / 5 |
| Ratings Count | 2 | 36,778 | 2,992 | 29,863 | 82,338 | 206,253 | 197,753 | 420,467 | 0 |
| Price | Free | Free | $5.99 | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Release Date | May 12, 2018 | Mar 19, 2014 | Feb 6, 2014 | May 5, 2014 | Dec 13, 2016 | Dec 23, 2016 | Sep 16, 2020 | Jun 28, 2017 | May 9, 2014 |
| Last Updated | Aug 28, 2025 | Apr 10, 2026 | Jun 3, 2025 | Mar 5, 2026 | Apr 20, 2026 | Apr 22, 2026 | Jul 14, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | Jan 18, 2021 |
| Sentiment & Reviews |
| Sentiment | - | mixed | - | mixed | mixed | negative | negative | positive | - |
| Score | - | 45/100 | - | 55/100 | 65/100 | 25/100 | 25/100 | 85/100 | - |
| Praises | - | - Addictive Gameplay
- Relaxing Experience
| - | - Engaging Gameplay
- Offline Accessibility
| - The core idle tapping gameplay loop provides a satisfying and nostalgic experience for long-term players
| - Core hero collection and upgrade mechanics provide long-term engagement for dedicated players
| - The core merge gameplay loop provides a relaxing and engaging experience for long-term players
- The visual design and vibrant interface updates bring more life to the game environment
| - Addictive merge loops and satisfying dragon evolution mechanics
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| Complaints | - | - Excessive/Invasive Ads
- Technical Issues & Bugs
| - | - Aggressive Advertising
- Technical Bugs and Stability
| - Post-update stability issues cause frequent force-closing and prevent users from accessing the game
| - Frequent application crashes post-update render the game unplayable for many users
| - The recent layout changes force users to navigate confusing menus and small, poorly placed buttons
- Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win mechanics make progression impossible for non-paying players
- Technical instability and loading freezes prevent players from accessing the game after the latest update
| - High-frequency complaints regarding random item drop rates and progression bottlenecks
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| Requests | - | - | - | - | - Improved account recovery and password reset systems to prevent permanent loss of long-term progress
| - Implementation of a solo-focused game mode to reduce reliance on alliance participation
| - Players request an option to revert the interface to the previous, more intuitive layout
- Users want the ability to disable the forced auto-merge feature to maintain control over their board
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| Strategic Intel |
| Strengths | - Reincarnation system creates a permanent progression loop that pure-puzzle clones lack
- Adventure Records checkpointing lowers the barrier to long-session return
| - Official brand authority
- Addictive, proven core gameplay loop
- Intuitive, flexible swipe controls
| - | - Official branding and 'original' status
- Highly addictive core gameplay loop
- Polished, high-resolution design
| - Clan-based social pressure drives daily login frequency
- Prestige reset mechanism sustains long-term retention
- Optional ad-reward model maintains player autonomy
| - Guild-based social pressure drives high-value retention
- Faction-based hero system creates deep resource sinks
| - Mystery-driven narrative IP creates a defensible engagement barrier
- Core merge loop sustains high session frequency
| - Deep dragon-evolution system creates long-term collection depth
- Dens social hub drives community-based retention
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| Weaknesses | - Zero live-ops or event calendar limits long-term engagement
- Lack of social or competitive PvP features restricts high-spending player behavior
| - Invasive ad monetization
- Technical bugs (undo, audio, purchase restoration)
- Lack of modern quality-of-life features (Dark Mode)
| - | - Aggressive and intrusive advertising
- Technical instability and bugs
- Forced account creation friction
| - Post-update stability issues prevent access
- Broken ad-reward flows cause lost progress
- Aggressive monetization gates competitive tournament tiers
| - Frequent crashes post-update erode daily habit
- 0.7★ rating gap on Android indicates instability
| - Recent UI overhaul forces navigation friction
- Loading freezes at 50% erode the daily active habit
| - Random-item drop rates create progression bottlenecks
- Lack of recent feature updates signals maintenance-mode risk
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| Pricing | free | free | paid | free | freemium | freemium | freemium | freemium | free |
| Momentum | - | - | Steady | - | Intense | Intense | Active | Active | Active |
| Update Cadence | - | - | 5 versions | - | 5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~3d avg | 5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~7d avg | 5 versions, 3 majors/6mo, ~11d avg | 5 versions, ~5d avg | 5 versions |
