Comparison

Bead Bash vs Merge Em All 3D

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bead Bash

Engage in a strategic bead-busting puzzle game where tapping groups of same-colored beads triggers chain reactions for massive scores. Compete on daily leaderboards and utilize unique power-ups to achieve explosive new high scores.

Highlights
  • Tap same-color beads for collisions
  • Chain reactions for massive score multipliers
  • Timed gameplay with 25 moves
  • Intense play with dynamic board
  • Daily leaderboards (local to international)
  • Unique power-ups
Features
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Ready for a new explosion of fun? Bead Bash combines the challenge of playing 3 moves ahead with the thrill of waves of collisions driving massive payoffs in high scores. Tap at least two same color beads to create a horizontal collision. Multiple collisions can start a chain reaction. Earn massive scores as each collision in a chain reaction produces a 10 folds increase in points. Features: • Original gameplay of creating collisions and cluster busting in a timed set of 25 moves in the free to play Lite Game. • Easy to learn and a challenge to master. The addiction of knowing you’ll get an explosive new high score if only you play one more time. • Intense Play as the board is alive making a move every 6 seconds. • Daily Dash Leaderboards - Local, state, national, international and friends leaderboards reset every 24 hours making each day a new challenge to reach the top. • Unique powerups deployed at the perfect moment can accelerate your game to thrilling heights for all to see on the leaderboards. Bead Bash Lite Game is free to play with the option to purchase Ad Free and Full Game Unlocks (35 moves & 2 powerups per game) or a Bundle of Ad Free and Full Game. Facebook: facebook.com/BeadBash/

About

Merge Em All 3D

Swipe and merge identical numerical dots to solve puzzles and complete levels. This relaxing game challenges your observation and memory skills while offering rewards and new categories to unlock.

Highlights
  • Swipe and merge identical numerical dots
  • Solve puzzles and complete levels
  • Unlock new categories
  • Earn rewards
  • Sharpen observation and memory skills
  • Relaxing gameplay
Features
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Merge Em All 3D is here to challenge your day! Swipe and merge 3 or more identical numerical dots that will be shown & complete all tasks. Solve the puzzles, win each level and unlock new stylish and exiting categories ! Earn amazing rewards, sharpen you merging and observation skills and enjoy a fun relaxing puzzle game. Features - easy to play- whether you are a merge master or begginner you can enjoy a classic merge game - Challenge your observation and memory skills - Complete given tasks to win amazing rewards and unlock new categories.mazing rewards and unlock chest. - Relax and enjoy our fun loving puzzle game. Having any feedback? Love to help! Go to menu tap on settings select the contact us button to automatically send an email to our team or let us know via direct email at cardmergemaster@gmail.com

Screenshots

Bead Bash4 screens
Merge Em All 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bead Bash at 5.0 against Merge Em All 3D's 4.0. Bead Bash also leads on ratings volume (21 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bead Bash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Merge Em All 3D sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bead Bash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bead Bash has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bead Bash versus Merge Em All 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBead BashMerge Em All 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (21 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB258 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPuzzoo GamesApp Lock LLC

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Bead Bash

One-time10
  • 200 Magic Wand Powerups$0.99
  • 200 Bomb Powerups$0.99
  • 200 Lightning Powerups$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Slow Game$1.99
  • 100 Powerups Combo$2.99
  • Full Game$2.99
  • Bundle$3.99
  • 200 Powerup Combo$4.99
  • Performance Kit$9.99
  • Premium Kit$19.99
7 purchases

Merge Em All 3D

One-time7
  • Coins Small$1.99
  • Remove ads$3.99
  • Coins Medium$4.99
Show 4 more
  • Coins Large$9.99
  • Coins Very Large$19.99
  • Coins Extra Large$39.99
  • Coins Ultra Large$79.99

Questions

Is Bead Bash free?
Bead Bash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Merge Em All 3D free?
Merge Em All 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bead Bash or Merge Em All 3D?
Bead Bash is rated higher. Bead Bash averages 5.0 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Merge Em All 3D averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Bead Bash or Merge Em All 3D have ads?
Both Bead Bash and Merge Em All 3D show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bead Bash or Merge Em All 3D?
Bead Bash ships an update every 2 months, and Merge Em All 3D every 2 months. Most recently, Bead Bash was updated on November 1, 2026 and Merge Em All 3D on November 3, 2026.

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