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The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3

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While many long-time players still enjoy The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 for its engaging gameplay and nostalgic theme, recent updates have introduced significant technical issues, including frequent crashes, freezing, and excessive ads, leading to widespread frustration.

4.7★ lifetime (137,166) Free + in-app purchases since 2016 by Zynga Inc. updated 0.1 mo ago recent negative 48% 50 reviews across 1 regions
Technical Issues Ads & Monetization Enjoyment & Addiction Difficulty & Progression Customer Service Storage & Performance
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recent reviews across 1 regions, vs the 4.7★ lifetime average

The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 is a free-to-play match-3 game that many users find addictive and challenging, often praising its connection to the classic movie. However, recent reviews indicate a decline in performance, with numerous reports of the game crashing, freezing, and displaying an overwhelming number of ads. Players also express frustration over increased difficulty in higher levels and poor customer service.

What users like

  • Engaging and addictive gameplay with varied levelsR3R6R15R20
  • Appealing Wizard of Oz theme and musicR3R11R20R23
  • Helps with relaxation and anxiety for some usersR18R50
  • Less ads compared to other games (though this is contradicted by other recent reviews)R3

What users complain about

  • Frequent crashes and freezing, especially after ads or updatesR1R5R8R12
  • Excessive and intrusive advertisementsR7R8R48
  • Game becomes too difficult at higher levels, making progress frustrating without purchasesR9R17R32R36
  • Poor or non-existent customer serviceR10R21R42
  • High storage consumptionR2
  • Issues with rewards not being granted after watching adsR12R16R24R42
  • Problems with loading, connecting to Facebook, or updating on certain devicesR4R19R28R31
  • In-app purchases are considered expensive and necessary for progressionR38R47
  • Repetitive levels and unfulfilled promises of new contentR8R25

Latest update · v1.0.6987

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

- Keep the adventure going with brand-new levels to explore.

Recurring themes

Technical Issues negative
Many users report frequent crashes, freezing, and loading problems, especially after recent updates or when ads play. This often leads to loss of progress or rewards, making the game unplayable for some. The developer's notes mention 'brand-new levels to explore' but do not address these critical stability issues, which are still widely reported.R1R4R5R8
Ads & Monetization negative
A significant number of players are frustrated by the increasing frequency and intrusiveness of ads, which often freeze the game or prevent rewards from being collected. There are also complaints that the game has become too expensive, with higher-level purchases starting at £4.99 and progression feeling impossible without spending money.R7R8R12R16
Difficulty & Progression negative
Many long-time players report that the game's difficulty has significantly increased, particularly at higher levels, making it boring and frustrating to progress without spending money. Some users get stuck on the same level for extended periods.R9R14R17R25
Enjoyment & Addiction positive
Despite the issues, many users express a strong love for the game, finding it fun, addictive, challenging, and a good way to pass time or relax. The Wizard of Oz theme is a major draw.R3R6R11R13
Customer Service negative
Several users report extreme difficulty in contacting customer support or receiving help for game issues, leading to frustration and feeling ignored by the developers.R10R21R42
Storage & Performance negative
One user noted that the game consumes a disproportionately large amount of storage in documents and data, much more than similar games from the same developer.R2

Who it's for

This game is for players who enjoy challenging match-3 puzzles and are fans of The Wizard of Oz theme R3R20R23. It's particularly suited for those who find match-3 games relaxing and are willing to tolerate technical glitches and frequent ads R18R50. It is not for players who get easily frustrated by frequent crashes, excessive ads, or high difficulty walls that encourage in-app purchases R1R8R38.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative, with a significant focus on technical issues and monetization. While many positive reviews praise the core gameplay, they often predate the reported issues or acknowledge them as minor annoyances. The confidence in the 'customer service' theme is medium due to fewer direct mentions, but the impact on those who experienced it is high.

Frequently asked

Why does The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 keep crashing or freezing?
The game frequently crashes or freezes for many users, especially after recent updates or during advertisements, often leading to lost progress or uncollected rewards R1R5R8R12.
Are there too many ads in The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3?
Yes, many recent reviews indicate that the game has an excessive number of ads, which often freeze the game, interrupt gameplay, and prevent players from receiving promised rewards R7R8R12R16.
Is The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 difficult to progress in?
Players report that the game becomes very difficult at higher levels, making it challenging to progress without spending money on in-app purchases, which some find to be very expensive R9R17R32R36.
Does The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 have good customer support?
No, several users report that the customer service for The Wizard of Oz Magic Match 3 is poor or non-existent, with difficulties in contacting support and receiving no responses to reported issues R10R21R42.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 50 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R3] 5/5 · GB AMAZING!!!! 🤩: I love this game it’s so fun and I love the wizard of Oz. Very fun and not loads of ads like other games. I definitely recommend this game! 👍🤩
  2. [R6] 5/5 · GB Wizard of oz: Can’t get enough of this game,never gets boring and all levels great
  3. [R15] 5/5 · GB Review: I have been playing this game for quite a while now , blooming frustrating at times but I love it
  4. [R20] 5/5 · GB Fabulous Game: I’m addicted to this game it’s fantastic! Linked to one my favourite vintage movies, keeps you on you toes each level is vastly different and challenging I highly recommend it’s wonderful.
  5. [R11] 5/5 · GB Brilliant music and game: Love this app
  6. [R23] 5/5 · GB Wizard of oz: You can’t beat the old one’s great game
  7. [R18] 5/5 · GB Dot: Fantastic game. I suffer with anxiety and depression, but this game really relaxes me. It’s my saver 😍 it helps me shut off to the chaos that’s going on in the world right now!!!! 👍 so it’s definitely a thumbs up from me… ❤️
  8. [R50] 5/5 · GB Save: This game helps me take my mind off worrying about life
  9. [R1] 1/5 · GB Loved this game !!: But I am fed up with it crashing now. Stopped letting me play it saying memory is full, never had that before, it’s one problem after another.
  10. [R5] 2/5 · GB Game keeps freezing: I have to keep shutting off my device to get back into game
  11. [R8] 1/5 · GB More adverts than game: Do you prefer spending more time watching adverts than playing games? If you do then Wizard of Oz is the perfect app for you? Do you like every ‘update’ to squeeze in more adverts for every tap of the screen while making the app ever slower and crash-prone? If you do then Wizard of Oz is the perfect app for you. Do you enjoy never-ending, computer generated, repetitive leve
  12. [R12] 3/5 · GB Losing rewards.: Adverts freeze. I am having to log off and then back on to continue losing many rewards. Been playing for some time and loved it but now it is frustrating.
  13. [R7] 5/5 · GB Love the game.: I’ve been playing this game for years, but I’m not overly enamoured with the adverts after every single level. It deserves five starts because it’s a great game, but please lose the adverts.
  14. [R48] 1/5 · GB Pop ups have killed it for me: Just had to clear TEN pop ups “prizes” etc when I only wanted a quick blast. Ridiculous. Deleted.
  15. [R9] 2/5 · GB Hard: Too hard
  16. [R17] 3/5 · GB Best match 3..but: I love this game, best one to play and I’ve played it for years. I’ve now got to level 4360 and after more than a week I can’t get past this level. None of the other levels have been so hard, but I’m getting really frustrated with it. Has anyone else had this problem. Just can’t get past this level
  17. [R32] 1/5 · GB Rubbish game: Stuck on the same level for 4 months, I’ve tried everything to get off the level but the game always brings down opposite colours & makes it impossible to complete the level.
  18. [R36] 3/5 · GB Used to love this game: Why does it have to change. Played this game everyday for over 2 years but now I struggle to play once a day. The higher levels take so long to complete it gets boring. Plus no freebies given just a coin a day
  19. [R10] 1/5 · GB A company that doesn’t care about customer service: I can honestly say I have never had the misfortune to deal with a company who are so uninterested in customer care. There is no way to contact them even when you follow their customer service links. I’ve tried contacting them through comments on Instagram and Facebook and get ignored. I am now deleting all of my zynga games. If you have problems
  20. [R21] 1/5 · GB Movie error: I’ve tried to contact you via the contact us section on your app there’s a fault re playing the movie to get bonus points I’ve screen shots but no one is helping - it’s a shame as I really enjoy this game .., someone reach out please
  21. [R42] 1/5 · GB Oh my: Crashes galore especially in the middle of a game and especially if you are winning, plus game developers take bloody note here .... STOP OFFERING 20 or 40 POINTS BECAUSE THEY DON'T FREAKING WORK , YOU WATCH THE BLOOMING GODDAM VIDEO BUT DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT EVER EVER EVER GET THE 20 or 40 POINTS , IVE SENT MESSAGES TO THE STAFF BUT TO NO AVAIL "WITCH" MAKES ME ASSUME NO ONE IS LISTENING
  22. [R2] 2/5 · GB storage hog.: had this game about 2 months barely played. the game is circ 220mb, it consumed and retained 980mb in documents and data!! by comparison i've had willy wonka by the same company 5months app size similar 230mb, documents and data 300mb. i've binned this app. no excuses.
  23. [R16] 1/5 · GB Would be a good game if the adverts didn’t freeze the game: Everytime I go to collect extra coins the advert freezes I have to restart the game not only do I lose the winning level I also lose the extra coins, this needs to be sorted as I’m ready delete the game altogether, otherwise it was a very addictive game
  24. [R24] 1/5 · GB Ads crashing: Played this since it started but recently the ads are starting to freeze, only way to get out is a restart therefore losing bonus points. Seriously considering giving up on it.
  25. [R4] 5/5 · GB A fault: Trying to get the game of wizard of oz match 3 but the game won’t load into my phone goes along the screen then knocks it is annoying as I love this game it passes my time so if it is possible can you please get this working nothing has worked properly since I got the number 13 phone plus I have put a lot of money on this game and has not been putting the right credits in the games if thi
  26. [R19] 5/5 · GB The wizard of oz 3 match: Is not working for me today
  27. [R28] 1/5 · GB Last updates brake that fab game...: Hi there, I love this game but since the next to last update it crashes seconds after launch; doesn't even take me to welcome screen... very last update (20th of May) didn't fix it. (on iPad 4th gen.) The game is worth more then 5 stars but must be given only 1, 'till it's fixed. Unless you don't want to support older devices anymore. Please let us know tha
  28. [R31] 5/5 · GB Love it: i play this game on 3 different devices & love it. My only complaint is on my sons iPad Pro ( this device), I can not get it to update so i can play storybook. I can play it on my note 8 & iPad mini 2, both a lot older than my sons pro, StoryBook is my favorite part too :(
  29. [R38] 1/5 · GB VERY EXPENSIVE GAME: Players BEWARE! This game is virtually impossible to progress without spending money on buying coins on a lot of the games. I don’t mind buying coins occasionally but they have recently made the purchases SO expensive and the games so difficult that it is virtually impossible to win some of the games without spending a lot of money. It is such a shame that the companies w
  30. [R47] 3/5 · GB Why the change: Love the game but very disappointed that the least you can buy add ons is now £4.99 😔
  31. [R25] 1/5 · GB Same puzzles: This game keeps playing the same puzzles over and over again.
  32. [R14] 1/5 · GB Did like: Did like the game, played it for a few years now won’t work, stuck on 4373 even though I have completed levels after this but as soon as I go off the game then come back on I have to do 4373, shame as I did love the game
  33. [R13] 5/5 · GB Love love love ❤️: Fabulous game 5 stars

Synthesized from 50 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store