# Matched & Merged: Shape Puzzle — Relaxing Merge & Logic Game

> Merge block puzzle game with dice blocks and explosive clears. (iPhone/iPad app by Thang Vu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matched-and-merged-shape-puzzle/id1415522655 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Thang Vu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1269408753)
- Category: Games, Casual, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 22 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 85 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Polish, European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Vietnamese
- Released: 2018-08-23
- Data updated: 2026-10-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matched-and-merged-shape-puzzle/id1415522655/reviews.md

## What is Matched & Merged?

Matched & Merged is a calm puzzle about planning ahead. Place shapes on the board; three or more of the same shape that touch merge into the next one: Triangle, Square, Pentagon, Hexagon, Octagon, Circle and finally the gold Star.

PLAN THREE PIECES AHEAD
The queue under the board shows the next three pieces, so you can set up a merge before its piece arrives. Some pieces come as a pair; tap the pair to turn it before you place it.

GOALS THAT PAY OUT
There is always a goal on the card at the top of the board: make a Hexagon, score 250 points, place 40 pieces, make two merges in one move. Complete it to earn coins, and the next goal appears. Your place in the goals is kept between games.

UNDO A MOVE
Take back your last placement up to three times a game, for free. Spend coins to discard a piece you cannot use.

CHAINS AND STAR BURSTS
One placement can set off a chain of merges, each one bigger than the last. Three Stars make a Star burst that clears every tile around it.

ALSO
- No timer and no lives: play at your own pace.
- Continue a game right where you left it.
- A summary after every game: highest shape, merges, longest chain, pieces placed and coins earned.
- Clear, high-contrast shapes you can tell apart by their outline, not only by color.
- Levels, a Game Center leaderboard, and a score you can share with friends.
- Plays offline.

Matched & Merged is free to play and supported by ads. A one-time purchase removes the ads.

## Key features

- Merge same color and number dice blocks
- Create super dice for explosive clears
- Utilize helpful in-game items
- Relaxing block puzzle gameplay
- Inspired by 1010 and 2048

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $8.99 | one-time |


## Is Matched & Merged safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Matched & Merged.

## Is Matched & Merged legit?

Matched & Merged: Shape Puzzle appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Matched & Merged is 90 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matched-and-merged-shape-puzzle/id1415522655/reviews.md

### 5/5 — very fun

*2026-10-16*

super fun puzzles and the app is very easy to use and super smooth

### 2/5 — Ads are back

*2026-10-14*

I previously paid for ads to be removed forever, but they are back in this new update and cost $8.99 to remove again. Boo.

**Developer response:** Sorry, there is Restore Purchase button in the game. Could you try clickinh that button?

### 4/5 — Fun app,crashes frequently

*2025-07-13*

So frustrating to be in the middle of a game when it crashes and you lose all of your points.

### 5/5 — My all-time favorite game!!  :-)

*2024-06-22*

Matched & Merged is my all-time favorite game!  Once you play for a while, you really begin to get the hang of it, and you can see your scores climbing higher and higher.  When I am 'in the zone', I just don't want to quit playing...  ;-) SO much fun!!!

### 5/5 — Great

*2019-05-03*

Very addictif game i love it

### 5/5 — Good game man

*2019-04-08, version 1.0.1*

Never thought this would be such an interesting game

### 4/5 — Oh man what a game 👌👌👌

*2019-04-01, version 1.0.1*

Become fan of this game in few minutes, really liked this game idea

### 5/5 — Good game

*2019-03-06, version 1.0.1*

I like this game. It is very great

### 5/5 — Addicting!

*2019-02-27*

Actually really like this game. Simple enough but engaging, as well. Does take a little strategy.

### 5/5 — Great game

*2018-10-10, version 1.0.1*

I really like it, best gamee i have any, tks

## Frequently asked questions about Matched & Merged

### What is Matched and Merged?

Matched and Merged is a block puzzle game where players merge dice blocks of the same color and number. The goal is to create larger blocks and trigger explosive clears to clear the board.

### How do you play Matched and Merged?

Place three or more dice blocks of the same color and number adjacent to each other to merge them. Merging three 'super dice' creates an explosion that clears surrounding blocks.

### Does Matched and Merged have ads?

No, Matched and Merged does not contain advertisements. This allows for an uninterrupted puzzle-solving experience.

### What devices can I play Matched and Merged on?

Matched and Merged is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users.

### What is the age rating for Matched and Merged?

Matched and Merged has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young players and families.

### When was Matched and Merged last updated?

Matched and Merged was last updated on August 23, 2018, with version 1.0.1. The initial release date was also August 23, 2018.

### Are there in-app purchases in Matched and Merged?

Yes, Matched and Merged offers in-app purchases. These may include items to help players during gameplay.

### What makes Matched and Merged unique?

Matched and Merged offers a fresh take on block puzzles with its dice block merging mechanic and the satisfying 'super dice' explosion feature, providing a unique gameplay experience.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.1 — 2026-10-15

Version 2.1:
- Now available in Traditional Chinese, French, German, Polish and Spanish.
- Remove Ads restores automatically when you reinstall or move to a new device.
- Updated game engine and in-app purchase system.
- Bug fixes and improvements.

### 2.0 — 2026-10-13

Version 2.0 is a new edition of Matched & Merged:
- Goals: the card at the top always shows your next goal. Complete it for coins.
- The queue shows the next three pieces.
- Undo your last move, three times a game.
- Seven new shapes, from Triangle to the gold Star, readable by outline as well as color.
- New merge animations, chains and Star bursts.
- Continue a saved game, and a summary card after every game.
- A redesigned menu, board, pause and settings, laid out for iPhone and iPad.

### 1.0.1 — 2018-08-23

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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## Related topics

[shape puzzles](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/shape-puzzles)

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