# Animal Pop: Merge Puzzle — Match & Pop Cute Animals

> Match & Pop Cute Animals (iPhone/iPad app by YT Lab.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-pop-merge-puzzle/id6782373454 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [YT Lab](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774625279)
- Category: Games, Casual, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 127 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2026-07-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-pop-merge-puzzle/id6782373454/reviews.md

## What is Animal Pop?

Drop. Merge. Pop! Animal Pop is the cozy merge puzzle where two matching animals combine into something even cuter.

Start with a tiny chick and merge your way up to the mighty lion. It's the satisfying "watermelon game" twist you love, now with adorable pastel animals.

HOW TO PLAY
- Tap to drop an animal into the container
- Two of the same animal merge into the next one up
- Plan your drops, build big combos, and don't overflow
- Climb all 11 levels to evolve the legendary lion

11 ANIMALS TO EVOLVE
Chick, mouse, hedgehog, rabbit, cat, shiba dog, sheep, monkey, pig, panda... and finally the LION. Can you reach the top?

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
- Easy to learn, hard to put down
- One-handed portrait play, perfect for on the go
- Relaxing, no-pressure vibes with soft pastel art
- Oddly satisfying merges, pops, and chain reactions
- Quick rounds for a 1-minute break or a long zen session

BEAT YOUR BEST
Chase a new high score every run and climb the Game Center leaderboard. Compare with friends and prove who's the ultimate animal merge master.

FREE TO PLAY
Animal Pop is free to download and play. Optional in-app purchases let you remove ads or unlock permanent 2x drop speed for faster, smoother runs.

Whether you call it a merge game, a drop puzzle, or the cutest watermelon-style game around, Animal Pop is the relaxing brain break you'll come back to again and again.

Download now, start merging, and pop your way to the lion!

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads & 2x Speed | $0.49 | one-time |



## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.4.1 — 2026-07-25

Game Center is here! Compete on the global High Score leaderboard and unlock 8 achievements as you merge animals. Plus minor bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.4.0 — 2026-07-09

• New Daily Challenge — clear it and 2x Speed is free for the rest of the day
• 8 Game Center achievements to unlock
• Haptic feedback on merges, records, and game over
• Small polish and fixes

### 1.3.0 — 2026-07-02

No release notes.

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