Comparison

Bead Bash vs Merge Dive

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 Dive

Connect and merge identical number blocks to clear the board in this strategic puzzle game. New blocks rise from the bottom when no moves are possible, challenging you to survive as long as you can. It offers endless gameplay with increasing difficulty.

Highlights
  • Link and merge identical number blocks
  • New blocks rise when no merges are possible
  • Strategic planning and move maximization
  • Endless gameplay with increasing challenge
  • Clean and minimal design
  • Calm yet intense puzzle experience
Features
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Simple to play, deep in strategy. Link, merge, and dive into the puzzle – this is 2248 like you've never seen before! 2248 Merge Dive is a fresh twist on the classic number-merging puzzle. Connect identical number blocks to combine them and clear the board. But be careful – when no more merges are possible, new rows of blocks will rise from the bottom, pushing you deeper into the grid. - A New Merge Mechanic Merge 3 or more of the same number to create a higher one. Can't make a move? New blocks will appear from below. Survive as long as you can before the board fills up! - Easy to Learn, Hard to Master This isn’t just about matching – it’s about planning your moves, maximizing merges, and staying ahead of the rising tide of blocks. Every decision matters. - Addictive, Strategic, Satisfying Clean and minimal design Endless gameplay with increasing challenge A calm yet intense puzzle experience Perfect for casual play or deep puzzle sessions How far can you dive before you run out of space? Start merging. Go deeper. Master the dive.

Screenshots

Bead Bash4 screens
Merge Dive3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Merge Dive at every 3 days against Bead Bash's every 2 months. Merge Dive also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Bead Bash's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 1). On price, rating, 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 Dive sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Bead Bash against 5.0 for Merge Dive. 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

Bead Bash ships an update every 2 months, Merge Dive every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bead Bash versus Merge Dive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBead BashMerge Dive
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (21 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB195 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPuzzoo GamesOh Sumi

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
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  • 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
10 purchases

Merge Dive

One-time10
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Piggy Bank$0.99
  • 3000 Gold$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Master Pack$9.99
  • 10000 Gold$9.99
  • Super Pack$19.99
  • Mega Pack$39.99
  • 50000 Gold$49.99
  • Luxury Pack$69.99
  • 100000 Gold$99.99

Questions

Is Bead Bash free?
Bead Bash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Merge Dive free?
Merge Dive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bead Bash or Merge Dive?
Merge Dive is rated higher. Bead Bash averages 5.0 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Merge Dive averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Bead Bash or Merge Dive have ads?
Both Bead Bash and Merge Dive show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bead Bash or Merge Dive?
Bead Bash ships an update every 2 months, and Merge Dive every 3 days. Most recently, Bead Bash was updated on October 24, 2026 and Merge Dive on October 28, 2026.

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