# STARBY: Drop & Merge — Drop, Merge Beyond 2048

> Drop, Merge Beyond 2048 (iPhone/iPad app by Stanislaw Pawluczuk.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starby-drop-and-merge/id6757088810 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Stanislaw Pawluczuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864422891)
- Category: Games, Board, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 21 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish, Ukrainian
- Released: 2026-04-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starby-drop-and-merge/id6757088810/reviews.md

## What is STARBY?

Starby blends tile-dropping strategy with 2048-style number merging into a fast, polished puzzle. Drop numbered tiles into a 5-column board, chain merges toward 2048 and beyond, and manage the stack before it reaches the Asteroid Belt. Race the clock for pressure, or switch to Relaxed Mode for a calmer challenge — then climb the Game Center leaderboards.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Electric Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Inferno Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Glitch Skin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mermaid Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy Skin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Plasma Skin | $2.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.6 — 2026-08-11

Starby 1.1.6 brings smoother gameplay, clearer reactions, and important stability improvements.

• Improved performance during longer play sessions
• Smoother timer and gameplay animations
• Fixed Starby’s facial reactions after danger, Restart, and Continue
• Faster, more responsive tutorial guidance
• Improved Game Center sign-in and leaderboard reliability
• More accurate Hardcore score tracking
• Improved account-deletion feedback and recovery
• Additional fixes and polish throughout the game

Thanks for playing Starby!

### 1.1.5 — 2026-07-23

The Golden Tile Cup continues! Reach 2048 and beyond, climb the leaderboard, and aim for the Top 3 to earn in-game coin rewards. No purchase required.

Also in this update:

• A smoother, clearer first-run experience
• A cleaner timer integrated into the board
• Clearer GOAL, NEXT, tutorial, and Continue guidance
• A cleaner, more polished Game Over and Restart flow
• More polished 2048 and 4096 milestone moments
• Improved leaderboard, shop, settings, and layout
• Bug fixes, stability improvements, and stronger performance

Play full solo runs offline, then reconnect whenever you’re ready to compete in the Cup.

Good luck — and keep chasing your next big tile!

### 1.1.3 — 2026-07-08

Golden Tile Cup continues! Chase 2048+, climb the leaderboard, and push for the Top 3 to earn in-game coin rewards. No purchase required.

Also in this update:

• Smoother first play and better performance
• Richer board visuals and a cleaner timer
• Clearer tutorial, Goal, NEXT, and Continue guidance
• More polished 2048 and 4096 milestone moments
• Improved leaderboard, shop, settings, and layout polish
• Bug fixes and stability improvements

Play full solo runs offline, chase your best score, and compete in the Cup when you're online.

Good luck in the Cup — and good luck chasing your next big tile!

### 1.1.2 — 2026-07-06

Golden Tile Cup is here! Compete in July, climb the leaderboard, and finish in the Top 3 to earn in-game coin rewards. No purchase required.

Also in this update:

• Smoother gameplay and cleaner menus
• Clearer tutorial, timer, Asteroid Belt, and Continue guidance
• More polished 2048 and 4096 milestone moments
• Improved shop, skins, leaderboard, settings, and purchase flows
• Bug fixes, layout fixes, and performance improvements

Good luck in the Cup — and good luck chasing your next big tile!

### 1.1.1 — 2026-07-02

Golden Tile Cup is here! Compete in July, climb the leaderboard, and finish in the Top 3 to earn in-game coin rewards. No purchase required.

Also in this update:

• Smoother gameplay and cleaner menus
• Clearer tutorial, timer, Asteroid Belt, and Continue guidance
• More polished 2048 and 4096 milestone moments
• Improved shop, skins, leaderboard, settings, and purchase flows
• Bug fixes, layout fixes, and performance improvements

Good luck in the Cup — and good luck chasing your next big tile!

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-18.*