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Township

45
User verdict / 100 High confidence Divided

Township is an addictive city-building and farming game with engaging puzzles and a community aspect, but it is heavily criticized for misleading advertisements, aggressive monetization, and numerous technical glitches.

4.8★ lifetime (2,154,198) Free + in-app purchases since 2013 by PLR Worldwide Sales Limited updated 0.3 mo ago recent negative 64% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Misleading Ads Monetization/Pay-to-Win Match-3 Difficulty Glitches & Bugs Community Features Pop-up Ads
5★202
4★64
3★98
2★118
1★518
recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.8★ lifetime average

Township offers a blend of city-building, farming, and puzzle challenges, with many players finding it fun and relaxing. However, a significant portion of recent reviews express frustration over the game's deceptive advertising, its 'pay-to-win' mechanics, and various bugs that hinder gameplay.

What users like

  • Addictive gameplay with a mix of puzzles and challengesR1R14R29
  • Community aspect allows for sharing and helpingR1
  • Relaxing and enjoyable for those who like farming and town designR34R45R25
  • Generally free from intrusive ads during gameplayR87R108R117

What users complain about

  • Advertisements are highly misleading and do not represent actual gameplayR2R3R8R9
  • Aggressive monetization, making it difficult to progress without spending real moneyR7R11R15R20
  • Temporary upgrades, such as barn storage, revert after updates, leading to lost progress and moneyR4R6R11R12
  • Frequent glitches and bugs, including barn capacity issues, offline messages, and unadded rewardsR12R52R122R142
  • Mini-games (match-3 puzzles) become excessively difficult and feel designed to force purchasesR5R63R73R74
  • Recent updates have removed or restricted chat functions for some regions, impacting community interactionR252R270R288R294
  • Pop-up ads for in-game events and other games are frequent and annoying upon opening the appR3R10R38R61
  • Slow progression and long wait times for building and manufacturing itemsR55R83R140R262
  • Difficulty in earning coins and resources at higher levels, hindering town developmentR75R86R163R224

Latest update · v37.0.2

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

Get ready for a new update! New in Township! New card collection * Create some summer vibes with the new Beach Collection! Collect all the cards to get a unique badge and other prizes! Season Adventures * Catch some sun on a wave of fun! With the Voyage and Summer Passes, you can win resources to develop and decorate your town! Thrilling new adventures * Rachel must follow in the footsteps of a lost civilization in the heart of Greece and stay one step ahead of a dangerous treasure hunter to find the legendary sapphire—Athena's Tear! * Richard and his friends set off in search of Mycroft's family treasure, unraveling the mysteries of an old estate, outsmarting a cunning criminal, and uncovering the secret of an ancient mechanism! Also featuring * Trips to Greece and Hawaii in new regatta seasons! * New match-3 element: Frogs! * New town building: the Pottery Studio!

Recurring themes

Misleading Ads negative
Many users downloaded the game based on advertisements showing different gameplay (e.g., collecting eggs, stocking shelves, walking around town) which is not what the main game offers. This leads to significant disappointment and feelings of being scammed.R2R3R8R9
Monetization/Pay-to-Win negative
Reviewers frequently complain that the game is designed to force players into spending real money to progress, especially in difficult mini-game levels or for essential upgrades. Some purchases, like barn storage, are reported to be temporary, leading to frustration and a sense of being 'gouged'.R4R6R7R11
Glitches & Bugs negative
Several users report technical issues, including barn capacity decreasing, rewards not being added to their totals, and the game incorrectly stating they are offline. These bugs disrupt gameplay and lead to dissatisfaction.R12R52R122R142
Match-3 Difficulty negative
The mini-games, often match-3 puzzles, are described as becoming extremely difficult, requiring many attempts or in-app purchases to complete. This makes progression frustrating and less enjoyable for many players.R5R63R73R74
Community Features mixed
While some players appreciate the community aspect and ability to interact with others, recent updates have removed or restricted chat functions for users in certain regions (e.g., UK), which has negatively impacted their experience and ability to coordinate with co-op members.R1R252R270R288
Pop-up Ads negative
Users are annoyed by frequent pop-ups for various in-game events and other games upon opening the app, finding them intrusive and disruptive to the experience.R3R10R38R61

Who it's for

Township is for players who enjoy city-building and farming simulations with integrated puzzle mini-games and a community aspect R1R25R45. It might appeal to those who are patient with slow progression and are willing to engage with in-app purchases or endure challenging levels R55.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative (63.6%), primarily due to the widespread issue of misleading advertisements and aggressive monetization. While some positive reviews praise the game's addictiveness and relaxing nature, they are outnumbered by complaints. The lifetime rating of 4.75 suggests a positive trajectory in the past, but the recent sentiment indicates a significant decline in user satisfaction.

Frequently asked

Is Township like its advertisements?
No, Township is widely reported by users to be nothing like its advertisements, which often depict different gameplay scenarios such as collecting eggs or stocking shelves R2R8R9R15. The actual game is primarily a city-building and farming simulator with integrated match-3 puzzles R262.
Does Township require in-app purchases to play?
While Township is free to download, many players report that it becomes increasingly difficult to progress without making in-app purchases, especially at higher levels or to overcome challenging mini-game puzzles R7R15R20R43.
Are upgrades in Township permanent?
Some upgrades, particularly barn storage expansions, are reported by users to be temporary and may revert to their original state after updates, leading to lost progress and money spent R4R6R11R12.
Are there ads in Township?
While some users report no ads during gameplay R87R108, many are frustrated by frequent pop-up ads for in-game events and other games that appear when opening the app R3R10R38R61.
Can I chat with other players in Township?
Historically, Township included a community chat feature, but recent updates have removed or restricted chat functionality for players in certain regions, such as the UK, impacting team interaction R252R270R288R294.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 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. [R1] 5/5 · US Addictive!!: This has a wee bit of everything. Puzzles & challenges are fun and always changing which keeps things interesting. Plus the community aspect is nice if you find a group that shares and helps often. Overall I can’t stop playing.
  2. [R14] 3/5 · US Good: My scale of W.O.A.H W=WOAH O=Okay A=And where’s the rest of it H=Horrible I would rate this game an O .This game is nothing like the adds but it is fun. You may end up spending money on this game as time goes on.
  3. [R29] 5/5 · US Very Entertaining: A lot of fun and there is always something to do.
  4. [R34] 5/5 · US 5 STARS: I love it so much it makes me calm and relaxed and I love it play after school and it’s so fun and cute.
  5. [R45] 5/5 · US Amazing game: This game is so amazing and relaxing at the same time I love farming so this game is perfect for me. If you love farming, this will be perfect for you.
  6. [R25] 5/5 · US Amazing: I love this game it is so much fun! You can build and design your own town. A great game would recommend to friends and family. You can also harvest crops and build your small town into a big city!
  7. [R87] 5/5 · US Great: This app is just awesome it will take a while to beat the game but i will eventually there is NO ADS great
  8. [R108] 5/5 · US Township: This game has no adds I love that you can more than one game in it
  9. [R117] 4/5 · US No adds!: I love the fact that I don’t have to watch adds in this game. I find it hilarious how many adds about this game that I see in other games. My biggest pet peeve of this is the cards. You’re able to trade regular cards (up to 3 per day) with friends. But the “gold” cards cannot be traded at all. I have been stuck trying to finish a card pack by not being able to get the FINAL gold car
  10. [R2] 1/5 · US Fake: Nothing like the demo.
  11. [R3] 1/5 · US BAD!!!!!🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬: SOOOOOO MUCH ADSSSSS🤬😡🤬😡🤬😡🤬😡🤬😡🤬😡🤬😡🤬😡🤬😡🤬😡😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬😡😡🤬😡😤😤😤🤬🤬😡😠😠😤😤😠😠😤🤬😡😡🤬🤬😤😤😠😠😤😤😤🤬😡😡🤬😤😤😠😠😤😠😠😤😠😤🤬🤬😡😡🤬😤😤😠😤🤬🤬😡😡🤬😤😤😠😠😠😤😤🤬😡😡🤬😤🤬😡😡🤬🤬😤😤😠(also the ads are waaaaaay different from the actual game)🤬😡🤬😡🤬😤😠😠😤😤🤬🤬😡😡🤬😤😤😠😠😤😤🤬😡😡🤬😤😠😠😤😤🤬😡😡🤬🤬😤😤😠😠😤😤🤬😡l hate this game so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so
  12. [R8] 1/5 · US Not like the ad!: Nothing like the ad!! Don’t get it!!
  13. [R9] 1/5 · US SCAM: I wanted this game, but when I got it I deleted it. It was nothing like the adds
  14. [R7] 5/5 · US Probably gonna delete this app soon: I personally wouldn’t recommend it’s impossible basically impossible to do anything without spending money.gold cards are next to impossible to get not to mention you can’t send them to teammates.don’t even get me started on the quest game it’s no reasons I should have to do 60 task in the matter 7 days to get a new title.overall it isn’t fun anymore like most
  15. [R11] 1/5 · US Scam game: So not only does this game have micro-transactions, your purchases DO NOT MATTER!! If you use any payment to increase storage for example, it will be taken away by the next pass (season pass, battle pass.. etc) So if you’re looking to just space out and have fun go for it, but don’t give these people money.
  16. [R15] 3/5 · US Not as advertised: OK, so I have been playing this game for years, but when I see the advertisement for it in Duolingo or other places, the actual game is not at all like the advertisements. It’s not a bad game. I do enjoy it, but once you get to the higher levels, you have to pay money and order to pass the level. Once you pay money, the next time you play the level you surprisingly pass even t
  17. [R20] 3/5 · US Fun to play but cons you into spending $$$: I love the playing this game, however it 100% puts you in positions where you basically have to spend actual money if you want to advance. It can keep you busy for hours but definitely makes it hard to earn township cash otherwise your buying it. it also intentionally does not give you the game opportunities earn the full card collections when your 2 car
  18. [R4] 1/5 · US Temporary upgrades: This could have an excellent and fun game. Instead they gouge you at every turn with temporary upgrades to your barn, and they don’t tell you it’s temporary until you contact support about the fact. So, when it reverts you cannot collect items needed to actually play! I deleted the app and will never play another Playtrix game because that name is literal!
  19. [R6] 2/5 · US Seriously?: I get up this morning and go to play my little Township game only find that my barn storage expansion has been downgraded back to its original state. In other words, it went from 240 to 180. And there's no easy way to contact the Township team through the game. So, I did what I normally do when I get irritated with these games, I deleted it. This is probably some little quirk on the p
  20. [R12] 3/5 · US Very glitchy: My formulas don’t always work like the two times field harvest and my barn update just jacked up I had 403 capacity and opened to play and say 360 I can’t move forward because of this very disappointed. I was enjoying it up until this started
  21. [R52] 1/5 · US Another game with more bugs .: The foundry’s quit adding bars and adding to the barn . When you have more vacancies. Waste of time with do many bugs . That they do not fix.
  22. [R122] 4/5 · US Decent game but some issues: This is a decent game. Can go f2p. But it often doesn’t add the cash and the coins to the total you currently have. I just received $125 cash as a reward and it was not added to my total. This happens daily at least once a day often several times. It’s disheartening so I will probably delete it in the next week or two. I don’t like liars and the game lies.
  23. [R142] 3/5 · US Glitches: While online it will tell me I'm not. I can use other apps and they work fine. Will take several attempts and still tell me I'm offline. As for gameplay, it would be nice to delete messages from the chat after they've been read. I kicked a person off my team and she was still shown doing regatta and in chat. I removed from friends and group but took several days to get her off, but I'd l
  24. [R5] 2/5 · US Good game: I use to love this game not until they upgrade it to a whole different game…. Levels getting harder and harder yall broke my wallet to keep buying money just to pass every levels this game supposedly a stress relief and having fun time for yourself not making you more stress bring back to old versions
  25. [R63] 1/5 · US Bad: Incredibly difficult match-3 levels that just drive you crazy, and long waits for things to cook. · translated
  26. [R73] 1/5 · US Not a town building game: If you’re looking for a town building game this one is not it. It’s become basically a match 3 game and you have to play those puzzles if you want the things you need to advance your town. It’s so annoying, and you have to spend a lot of money to get anything good. It’s basically set up like a casino to prey on you and get you to keep giving more and more only to lose eve
  27. [R74] 1/5 · US Deceiving: Game shoves ads in your face from other apps advertising it as something it’s not. The side quests you have to do that include the color matching mini games are a joke. It’s nearly impossible to play this game as a non-spender. They purposely make the features of the game almost impossible to access unless you spend money.
  28. [R252] 3/5 · GB Township: I really like this game. I’m doing it from last four or five months and the problem is that I cannot send message to group and it was open before but I don’t know what happened after levels 35 before I was sending messages into the group chat and share my problems about the town or etc. but it is a nice game. I really like it and we can ask for help and etc.
  29. [R270] 3/5 · GB Good now not so: I love this game, I’ve been playing for 7 months! My favourite party was getting to communicate with people from all over the world. We had really built a community. Unfortunately now due to the UK laws this has been taken away and the game just doesn’t feel the same. I’m definitely finding myself playing it much less.
  30. [R288] 3/5 · GB UK restrictions update: To have zero ability to interact with your team if you play in the mini challenges is really poor. I understand UK government have imposed a social media restriction for under 16s but to ban all interaction irrelevant of age seems a step too far. There has to be a better way of keeping kids safe and still fully enjoying the team game,
  31. [R294] 3/5 · GB Bad update: I love this game but recently we had an update and being in the UK can no longer chat to my fellow friends on the game. So has ruined my experience of the game
  32. [R10] 1/5 · US Pop ups: Please stop the stack of pop ups about all the different games and events all at once when I open the app it is SUPER annoying
  33. [R38] 1/5 · US I don’t recommend if you don’t want no ads: Literally millions of ads on this game I don’t like it
  34. [R61] 1/5 · US Flooded with horrible pop-ups: I initially like this game. It would allow you to X out of the things. For example, you did not HAVE to play the mayors cup. Now, when you enter the game after the update, you have to press continue on the mayor’s cup. Which re-entered you into the mayors cup. I don’t wanna do that at all. And I hate that they do not give you an option to not participate.
  35. [R55] 5/5 · US What I think: Fun but takes long
  36. [R83] 4/5 · US A Meh: Fun, lots of levels, lots of new stuff, etc. but, the thing is that I don’t really like that it sometimes takes a bit to long to do some things, like fix the ports, or the mine, or the zoo.
  37. [R140] 4/5 · US BEST GAME EVER!!!!!: I love this game! But the zoo is overwhelming and the factories take so long! There’s way too many people in the chat and people keep requesting things, but why do you need so many people to buy farmland ( stuff to place your crops on). Overall a great game!
  38. [R262] 3/5 · GB This Game: I downloaded this game in December 2025 thinking that the ads were real but when I got there I realized how wrong it was. But then I realized how fun this game was I got to see my town grow and see how I could organize it to be almost real. However, one thing I don’t like is that things take so long to build and make and I’m sitting there waiting and half the game is basically royal ma
  39. [R75] 3/5 · US Coins: I thought the game was gonna be like Simpsons tapped out. It is not it is very hard to collect coins to buy the items that you need. I’ve been playing for over two years. I’m on level 99. I’m having to delete tasks because I cannot buy the buildings because I cannot get enough coins fast enough to do it. I believe it took over 3 months to get 420,000. Although I have managed to collect ove
  40. [R86] 3/5 · US Used to be fun: I have loved this game for over 5 years but it is getting too costly just to play, costly in real money. My town is full and not much progress is going on because I can’t get materials to help complete my buildings. I just want to enjoy playing without it taking a large portion of my paycheck.
  41. [R163] 3/5 · US FIX THE COIN PROBLEM: I have been playing this game for years. After the new update, it has become almost impossible to earn coins. Beating a level shouldn’t just give me 10 coins. It’s so frustrating how long it now takes to be able to develop your town. You can’t even purchase coins now? Please fix this!!!!!
  42. [R224] 3/5 · US To weird.: every time I get a lot of money it makes everything every thing Go up in price. Also I agree MAKE IT KID FRIENDLY!
  43. [R43] 2/5 · US No pay no win: The game will let you only win so much without paying, after you get so far it will flat out cheat and keep you from winning a level for days.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store