Comparison

3volve vs Equalize

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

Head to head
About

3volve

This addictive puzzle game challenges you to swipe and merge matching icon tiles to evolve them. Strategically combine icons to clear the board and unlock special boosts. Compete on leaderboards and discover how far you can evolve.

Highlights
  • Swipe to merge matching icon tiles
  • Evolve icons to the next phase
  • Use Mega Merges to clear the board
  • Spin the wheel for bonus tiles
  • Achieve Super Evolution boosts
  • Win or purchase Mega Merges
Features
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Develop a mutation fixation with 3volve – the super simple, addictive puzzle game for all ages! Gameplay: - Swipe to merge 2, 3 or 4 matching icon tiles. Combining 3 matching icons in one or more moves allows that icon to evolve to the next phase. - If the board fills up and there are no more moves available, you will have the option to use a Mega Merge to combine all existing matches on the game board to free up space and keep the game alive. Mega Merges can be won or purchased. Features: - 3 Game Play Modes: Standard, Advanced, No Mega Merges - Swipe four in a row and get to spin the 3volve wheel for bonus tiles! - Get enough merges and achieve a Super Evolution boost! - Win free Mega Merges daily on Mega Slots! - Purchase packs of Mega Merges to keep the game going! How far can you 3VOLVE? Merge as many tiles as possible and climb the Leaderboard!

About

Equalize

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Every tile on the board holds a number. A single target appears at the top. Your goal is simple: make every tile match it. Use operation cards such as +1, −2, ×2, and ÷3. Each card affects an entire row or column—never just one tile. Swipe a card across the board and every number in that line changes at once. That simple rule creates the challenge. Fix one tile and you may throw another off. The order of your moves determines whether the board falls into place—or falls apart. SOLVED, NOT SHUFFLED Every board is verified by an exact solver before release. The move count shown is not an estimate; it is the true shortest solution. No impossible levels. No filler. EVERY MOVE MATTERS You receive exactly the operation cards required by the shortest solution, with no extras. Waste a move and the game tells you immediately. Undo is free and unlimited. Stars reflect mistakes made while solving. Using hints does not reduce your stars. A REAL DIFFICULTY CURVE Take on 486 levels across five chapters, from Basics to Master. Boards expand up to 6×6. Later, ×3 and ÷3 introduce competing divisibility rules, while locked tiles add another layer of strategy. The final chapter is called Master for a reason. A NEW PUZZLE EVERY DAY Play one new daily board—the same puzzle for every player, available even when you are offline. DESIGNED TO RESPECT YOUR TIME • No account or sign-up • Full offline play • No timers, lives, or energy bars • Available in six languages • Optional hints that are never required to finish a level An optional one-time EQUALIZE PRO upgrade removes automatic ads and grants 60 bonus hints. Optional rewarded ads remain available. Additional hint packs are sold separately. Everything else is complete and playable without spending anything.

Screenshots

3volve4 screens
Equalize4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 3volve at none against Equalize's shown. 3volve also leads on iOS requirement (8.1 vs 15.0). Equalize's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. 3volve sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Equalize sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3volve ships an update every 5 weeks, Equalize weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
3volve versus Equalize: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3volveEqualize
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (135 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings135 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClutch Media & Design Inc.MUSTAFA NURI PEKDEMIR

Bugs and requests

3volve

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Compatibility issues with iOS 10

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • More customization options
  • Ability to earn more mega merges for free

Equalize

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

3volve

One-time6
  • Package of 25 Mega Merges$0.99
  • Package of 1000 Mega Merges$0.99
  • Ad Removal$1.99
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  • Package of 100 Mega Merges$1.99
  • Package of 250 Mega Merges$2.99
  • Package of 500 Mega Merges$3.99
4 purchases

Equalize

One-time4
  • 10 Hints$0.99
  • 50 Hints$2.99
  • Equalize Pro$3.99
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  • 200 Hints$7.99

Questions

Is 3volve free?
3volve is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Equalize free?
Equalize is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 3volve or Equalize have ads?
Equalize shows ads; 3volve does not.
Which is updated more often, 3volve or Equalize?
3volve ships an update every 5 weeks, and Equalize weekly. Most recently, 3volve was updated on October 24, 2026 and Equalize on October 16, 2026.

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