# Bead Bash vs Merge Dive

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bead Bash | Merge Dive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bead-bash/id1031543672/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-dive-number-link/id6742429029/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 95 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Puzzoo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/409856167) | [Oh Sumi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798351374) |

## What reviewers say

### Bead Bash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bead-bash/id1031543672)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Magic Wand Powerups | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 Bomb Powerups | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 Lightning Powerups | $0.99 | one-time |
| Slow Game | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Powerups Combo | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Game | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| 200 Powerup Combo | $4.99 | one-time |
| Performance Kit | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Kit | $19.99 | one-time |


### Merge Dive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-dive-number-link/id6742429029)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Gold | $49.99 | one-time |
| Luxury Pack | $69.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Gold | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*