Comparison

Potion Punch vs Kinoko Merge

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

Head to head
About

Potion Punch

Manage and grow a vibrant fantasy potion shop. Mix colorful potions, cook exotic snacks, and serve a variety of fantastical customers. Upgrade your shop across multiple locations to become the ultimate potion-maker.

Highlights
  • Color-based potion mixing
  • Cook exotic fantasy snacks
  • Serve diverse fantasy customers
  • Upgrade shop with furniture and equipment
  • 7 unique shop locations
  • Hundreds of upgrade options
Features
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Run and grow your own potion shop like an absolute boss in the most colorful time-management game ever! MIX COLORFUL POTIONS When we say colorful, we mean it quite literally. Through clever mixing and matching, master color theory and concoct potions that span the color spectrum! COOK EXOTIC SNACKS You won't find these dishes anywhere in the world! Stock up on tasty Geckos, Mandragora Roots, and Dragon Meat that are oh so yummy to the tummy! SERVE CRAZY CUSTOMERS What do Humans, Elves, Dwarves, Orcs, and Goblins have in common? They're all crazy for potions, that's what! Keep an eye out for self-important characters such as Mayor Polly T. Sean and Prospector Boar O'Mear. UPGRADE YOUR SHOP Set up shop in 7 unique locations across the land - from the cheery Starluck Village to the majestic Emberlion Kingdom! Get better equipment and pimp up your shop with furniture and decorations to keep weary travelers happy. Prioritize and customize according to your play style. BE THE ULTIMATE POTION-MAKER What are you waiting for? These potions won't make themselves! Play Potion Punch and have FUN for FREE today. FEATURES: • Color-based gameplay (loosely based on color theory) • An endless array of potion possibilities created through a combination of essences, gels, garnishes, and spell runes • A variety of customers of different races with different tastes • Special VIP customers and personalities • 7 unique locations • Hundreds of upgrades to choose from! • Hours of FUN! Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news. Twitter: @MonstronautsInc Facebook: http://facebook.com/monstronauts NOTES: • This game is free to play, but you can choose to pay real money for some items. You can disable in-app purchasing by adjusting your device settings • This game features advertisements

About

Kinoko Merge

Features
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Dive into the cozy, colorful world of mushroom merging! In Kinoko Merge: Match Game, your mission is simple: match mushrooms of the same kind to grow bigger and bigger ones. When two identical mushrooms touch, they pop together into a larger, rarer, even cuter cap. Aim to create the legendary Ancient Mushroom without letting them spill out of the pit! Unlike other merge games, you don't just drop from the top. You stand at the rim of a soft 3D pit, aim wherever you like, and toss each mushroom into the pile. Bounce shots off the wooden walls, plan the perfect landing, and watch your little mushroom friends grow. Relaxing Merge Fun Match identical mushrooms and watch them transform into larger, charming creations. Easy to learn, soothing to play, and impossible to put down. Aim and Toss Swipe to rotate your view, then tap anywhere to send a mushroom flying. Set up the perfect shot and let it land. Strategic Merging Plan every move to keep the pit from overflowing as space runs out. One clever bank shot can trigger a whole chain of merges. 10 Adorable Mushrooms to Grow From the Tiny Button to the mighty Ancient Mushroom, every stage has its own face, color, and personality. Keep merging to see how big you can grow them. A Warm, Cozy World Soft cel-shaded visuals, a gentle seaside soundtrack, and bouncy toy-like physics make every session feel like a little vacation. Bright, friendly, and perfect for all ages. Quick, Calming Sessions Runs last just a few minutes — ideal for a break, a commute, or unwinding before bed. No timers, no pressure, just merge and relax. Handy Power-Ups Clear the clutter with a Shroom Bomb, settle the pile with a gentle Shake, upgrade a cap with Fertilizer, or pluck out a troublemaker when things get crowded. Only the most clever mergers ever grow the Ancient Mushroom. Can you take on the challenge? Prepare for a mushroom-filled journey in Kinoko Merge: Match Game. Download now and start merging!

Screenshots

Potion Punch4 screens
Kinoko Merge3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kinoko Merge at none against Potion Punch's 10. Kinoko Merge also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Potion Punch sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Kinoko Merge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Potion Punch ships an update every 3 months, Kinoko Merge weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Potion Punch versus Kinoko Merge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPotion PunchKinoko Merge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB323 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMonstronautsAdrian Legaspi

Bugs and requests

Potion Punch

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game progress lost after restoring purchases
  • Customers not appearing in certain levels
  • Daily quest rewards not registering properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and locations to explore
  • Ability to listen to music while playing
  • Improved tutorial and guidance for new players
  • More frequent special guest appearances

Kinoko Merge

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Potion Punch

One-time10
  • Handful of Coins$1.99
  • Handful of Gems$1.99
  • Pouch of Coins$4.99
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  • Pouch of Gems$4.99
  • V-Day Loot$4.99
  • Steel Pot$4.99
  • Halloween Loot$9.99
  • Day of the Dead Loot$9.99
  • Bag of Coins$19.99
  • Bag of Gems$19.99
None

Kinoko Merge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Potion Punch free?
Potion Punch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kinoko Merge free?
Kinoko Merge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Potion Punch or Kinoko Merge have ads?
Both Potion Punch and Kinoko Merge show ads.
Which is updated more often, Potion Punch or Kinoko Merge?
Potion Punch ships an update every 3 months, and Kinoko Merge weekly. Most recently, Potion Punch was updated on November 2, 2026 and Kinoko Merge on November 5, 2026.

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